Executive Committee Bertha Rodriguez
Board President Individual Member R. David Guerrero (Life Member)
Immediate Past President Jim Wells County Mellie Smithwick
CVB VP/ President-Elect Individual Member Sandra Bowen
Membership VP LJA Engineering Mary Jan Jenkins
Civic VP Immanuel Lutheran Church Ed Garcia
Treasurer/EDC VP State Farm Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director
Board Members Debra Brooks Edward Jones Bobby Galindo Alice Autoplex Goldie Rosas-Garcia Rosas Funeral Home Mitch Hippensteal Texas Farm Bureau Linda Lopez Alice Cost Containment Thomas McKinney CHRISTUS Spohn Alice David Munoz United Home Care Rodrigo Rodriguez Walgreens Mirelda Salinas Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union Rumaldo "Rummy" Solis Jr. Boys & Girls Club of Alice Board of Directors Gay Lynn Storm Stewart Title Laurie Whitty Paladium Bowl
2019 Alice Ambassadors
Anna Saenz- President Martin Cantu- Vice President Ofelia Hunter- Secretary David Silva - Treasurer
Dee Dee Arismendez
David Fabela
William Nash
Nicole Ortegon
Nena Castillo-PItts (LIfe Member)
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Angelica Villarreal
Charity Webster
Clare Wonders
Young business entrepreneurs went to the Alice streets to sell lemonade and products and sold a little over $6,000 in three hours during this year’s Lemonade Stand Day sponsored by First Community Bank and Texas Champion Bank.
Congratulations Class of 2019. The summer months are here and we have many new grads and high school students looking to get into the workforce. When looking to hire this summer, do not hesitate in hiring those young adults looking for a summer job. Some of these kids are very computer savvy that may help you increase business using the internet, social media etc. Those straight out of college will be looking for a more permanent job so look out for them as well.
As we approach the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey it’s time to start thinking about this year’s season and how we can remain vigilant in case there is a threat in the Gulf.
The annual golf tournament is next month. We will help with hole-watching, passing out water and selling of Mulligans and raffle tickets. We are also looking for water sponsors along with Hole, Poster Ad, Lunch and Hole-In-One sponsors. If you are interested please contact the Chamber at 361-664-3454.
Connection Control
Connie Laughlin
How to win friends and influence people, to steal a line from Dale Carnegie, is first gained by building trust. Chinese look for friendship first, and build business relationships second. To win the connection you must first win the person.
Scam Alert: Businesses Beware of Square Phishing Con
Better Business Bureau
Many small businesses accept payments through Square. For a small fee on each transaction, Square can turn a smartphone or iPad into a payment station. But scammers are taking advantage of the service’s popularity by sending phishing emails that appear to be official correspondence.
St Elizabeth School Squeezies were the top Sellers of our Lemonade Stand Day. Team was made up of Mark Esparza II, Briggs Hoffman, Ellie Esparza and McKeisley Valderama.
Congratulations Class of 2019. The summer months are here and we have many new grads and high school students looking to get into the workforce. When looking to hire this summer, do not hesitate in hiring those young adults looking for a summer job. Some of these kids are very computer savvy that may help you increase business using the internet, social media etc. Those straight out of college will be looking for a more permanent job so look out for them as well.
As we approach the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey it’s time to start thinking about this year’s season and how we can remain vigilant in case there is a threat in the Gulf.
The annual golf tournament is next month. We will help with hole-watching, passing out water and selling of Mulligans and raffle tickets. We are also looking for water sponsors along with Hole, Poster Ad, Lunch and Hole-In-One sponsors. If you are interested please contact the Chamber at 361-664-3454. 
How to win friends and influence people, to steal a line from Dale Carnegie, is first gained by building trust. Chinese look for friendship first, and build business relationships second. To win the connection you must first win the person.
Many small businesses accept payments through 