March 2017
www.alicetxchamber.org

2017 Board of Directors

Executive Committee
Marisol Carvajal-Garcia

Board President
Individual Member
R. David Guerrero (Life Member)
Immediate Past- President
Jim Wells County
Mary Jan Jenkins
Civic VP
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Bertha Rodriguez
Membership VP
Individual Member
Mellie Smithwick
CVB VP
Individual Member
Richard Joslin
Treasurer/EDC VP
PlainsCapital Bank
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director

Board Members
Ann Awalt
Community Action Corporation of South Texas
Ted Bearden
Carlisle Insurance
Cynthia Carrasco
CC Realty Group 
Bobby Galindo
Alice Autoplex 
JoAnn Rose
Wells Fargo Bank
Mirelda Salinas
Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union
Gaylynn Storm
Stewart Title
Tom Turner
Episcopal Church of the Advent
Laurie Whitty
Paladium Bowl

Staff
Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant

2017 Alice Ambassadors

Ofelia Hunter- President
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member) - Vice President
Dee Dee Arismendez- Secretary
Joshua Flores - Treasurer
David Fabela
Toby Flores 
Javier Ramos
David Silva
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Katrina Watson
Clare Wonders

Three Things we did for Our Members this month

1. We held a luncheon with some great info to share with you.
2. We did seven referrals.
3. We sent out 18 email blasts.

Alice native Dr. Gonzalez, PhD to speak at 80th Annual Banquet

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

The Alice Chamber of Commerce is marking its 80th Anniversary at its Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the KC Hall. This year’s is Dr. Mary L. Gonzalez is an Associate Vice President for Student Access in the division of Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.  
 

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Executive Director earns Advanced Management Certficate

Juan A. Navejar Jr.


Alice Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Juan Navejar has completed the Advanced Chamber Management Course through the Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence (CCCE) in cooperation with the University of Oklahoma Outreach and the CCCE Board of Regents.
 

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Board President's Memo

Marisol Carvajal-Garcia

The banquet committee and Chamber staff are working hard to get the 80th Annual Chamber banquet organized. Our guest speaker is Dr. Mary L. Gonzalez who is an Associate Vice President for Student Access in the division of Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. We will name the Citizen and Jr. Citizen of the Year, Small and Business Excellence Awards and the Business of the Year at the banquet.


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Executive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

Hurricane season is less than 90 days away. How prepared are you if a catastrophe would occur in the Hub City with heavy amounts of rain, wind and/or fire from down powerlines. Can your business sustain itself and do you have the proper insurances to cover yourself?

 

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Alice Ambassadors' Notes

Ofelia Hunter

Our hats off to the Alice Ambassadors on the Membership Drive, together along with the Chamber Staff and Board of Directors, the Chamber has gained 26 new members. We welcome all our new members. We look forward to seeing the new members at the New Member Orientation and Social on March 21st.


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Do You Know How Your Investments Will Be Taxed?

Katrina Watson

Changes in tax rules, much like the stock market, can be unpredictable, so how can you anticipate your tax bill in retirement? Having some tax diversification with your accounts may help you counter the ever-changing tax environment and provide you with some flexibility when you retire.

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Keep your money secure with these online banking tips

Better Business Bureau

 

BBB offers safe banking tips for consumers during National Consumer Protection Week

Using a smartphone, tablet or computer to manage your finances is a convenient way to monitor your money from anywhere at any time. At the same time, it’s important to be cautious when checking your account balance online or with a mobile banking app.


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Grand Opening


Southern Sass Hair Design held a Grand Opening on Friday, February 17, 2017. The new salon is located at 701 E. Main St.

Grand Opening


TMobile held a Grand Opening on Friday, February 24, 2017. The new cellular phone store is located at 2000 Dr. Atkinson Road.
2017 Alice Business Today - March 2017