HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ¦ Chamber Connect ¦ November 17, 2014 Become a sponsor for the Chamber’s weekly publication: Chamber Connect. Your business logo will appear as a running header in the section above for a price of $100/week. This weekly newsletter is issued to 1,630 members. If interested, contact Vanessa Camacho at 956.423.5440. Chamber Board of Directors REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE LUNCHEON Guest speakers for the event include: Frank Espinoza, Chair Dr. Linda T. Burke, Immediate Past Chair Ricky Leal, Chair-Elect Michael Allex, Secretary Lyle Garza,Treasurer Carlos Cuellar Rick Ledesma Josh Fields Lupe Gonzales Brenda Ivory Matt Stone Sue Ann Taubert Raudel Garza with the Harlingen EDC Salomon Torres with the San Benito EDC Augustín Garcia with the Edinburg EDC Keith Patridge with the McAllen EDC Alejandro Meade with the Mission EDC Joey Treviño with the Weslaco EDC Catalina Ozuna with the Raymondville EDC Mike Gonzalez with United Brownsville Julian Alvarez with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership and Alma Colleli with Rio South Texas Economic Council will make introductory and closing remarks. Deadline to R.S.V.P. is Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Please contact the Chamber at 956-423-5440. REGIONAL ECONOMIC Development UPDATE LUNCHEON Presenting Sponsor: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 ¦ 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. La Sierra Event Center 3742 N. Exp 77 Harlingen, TX 78551 Premier Sponsor: $30.00 Member Ticket $40.00 Non-Member Ticket $250.00 Member Table of 8 $350.00 Non-Member Table of 8 Supporting Sponsors: Sponsorship opportunities available. Deadline to R.S.V.P. is Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Please contact Katie Murphy for more information at 956-423-5440 or [email protected]. Ribbon Cuttings Newly Remodeled I Cook U Eat Tuesday, Nov 18 ¦ 4:30 p.m. 624 W. Van Buren Ave. Calender of Events Buenos Dias Harlingen! Topic: Transportation McAllen Valley Roofing Thursday, Nov 20 ¦ 5:00 p.m. 3903 W US Highway 83 McAllen Texas-Corner of Ware and Lark Wednesday, November 26th 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 Regional Economic Development Update St. Alban’s Episcopal Day School Reed Outreach Center Friday, Nov. 21¦ 8:00 a.m. 1417 E. Austin St. Becca’s Nail Arts Tuesday, Nov. 25 ¦ 4:30 p.m. 1212 E. Harrison Ave, Ste. 138 Luncheon Tuesday, December 2nd 11:30 a.m. — 1:00 pm La Sierra Event Center 3742 N. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX 78550 Sponsored By: Ice Ice Baby Snowcones—Morgan Tuesday, December 2 ¦ 4:30 p.m. 1103 Morgan Blvd. Vantage at Harlingen Saturday, December 6 ¦ 12 noon 902 Palm Court Dr. House of Frames New Location Wednesday, January 14 ¦ 11:30 a.m. 212 W. Jackson St. Is your business looking for a location to host monthly meetings? Now Hiring UT Health Science Center San Antonio Regional Academic Health Center American Military Support Volunteer RGV Biz Pro Independent Sales Agents If so, contact Vanessa Camacho, [email protected]. CLICK HERE TO VIEW JOB POSTINGS PAGE A AMBASSADORS Members First Credit Union was just named #44 (out of 6,600) in the 2014 edition of the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in America that DepositAccounts releases annually. Each year DepositAccounts.com evaluates the financial health of every federally insured credit union in the United States – more than 6,600 total. Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Wednesday, November 26th Details to Come. Harlingen Area Industries Session Day Thursday, December 11th 8:00 a.m. Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce Sponsored By: Each institution is graded on a number of factors, including capitalization, deposit growth, and loan to reserve ratios, in order to determine a comprehensive health score. From the list of 6,600 credit unions, DepositAccounts.com recognizes those who have shown exceptional fiduciary responsibility in its 2014 edition of the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in America. The full list may be found at: https://www.depositaccounts.com/banks/health.aspx#healthiest A more detailed breakdown of MFCU’s score may be found in the health section of its dedicated page at www.depositaccounts.com/banks/members-first-cu-tx.html#health. Business & Industry Session Day Monday, January 26th 8:00 a.m. Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce An easy way to submit news and stories that will draw IMMEDIATE attention is to share it on social media platforms. Tag the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce & Use the Chamber’s Hashtag #HCOC MemberNews to submit news or story ideas on Twitter & Facebook. Include a photo if you have one & let’s start reaching a greater audience. Send us the information so we can “brag on you.” Submit your information to Jennifer Crist, Communications Coordinator at 956.423.5440 or [email protected]. Community Member Events Blood Drive: Harlingen Medical Center and United Blood Services Date: November 19, 2014 Harlingen Medical Center Main Lobby 5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX 78550 2nd Annual State of Real Estate Date: November 20, 2014 Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Holiday Inn-Brownsville Cancun Meeting Room 3777 N. Expressway Brownsville, TX 78520 “Fall into Wellness” Informative Workshop: Women’s Health November 20, 2014 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Muniz Pharmacy 1117 S. Commerce St. Harlingen, TX 78550 CLICK HERE FOR FULL CALENDAR Welcome Members Klassy Credit Consultants 1326 White Oak Dr. W Harlingen, TX 78550 (210) 254-4302 TITANIUM PARTNERS PLATINUM PARTNERS City of Harlingen Harlingen Medical Center Valley Baptist Health System GOLD PARTNERS Aloe Laboratories Hino Gas Sales, Inc. Nevill Business Machines Pena Eye Institute Valley Morning Star Boggus Ford First Community Bank Long Chilton, LLP SILVER PARTNERS AEP Texas IBC Bank Linda Trevino Burke, D.D.S. Lone Star National Bank Janine Marie Photography Platinum Surgery Center Muniz Rio Grande Pharmacy, LLC Salinas, Allen & Schmitt, L.L.P. Shepard Walton King Insurance Group Texas Gas Service United Launch Alliance Valhaven Wealth BRONZE PARTNERS Bert Ogden Harlingen Auto Plaza Card Investment Group, Inc. Gillman Auto Group Frost Bank Harlingen Economic Development Corp. MacPherson’s Medical Supply McCullough & McCullough Attorney’s at Law MOOD: South Texas Nolan Perez, MD Gastroenterology Port of Harlingen Authority RGV Credit Union Security Service Federal Credit Union Taglerock Technologies, LLC Texas Regional Bank Uhlhorn Family Partnerships United Healthcare Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Valley International Airport ATTENTION MEMBERS! Save up to 45% on 500+ items that Chamber members purchase Redfish Recycling 5250 Coffee Port Rd Brownsville, TX 78521 956-299-8025 Click the Office Depot icon to access your Chamber discount card. Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon for the following ChamberConnect. Please e-mail your information in text or pdf format to [email protected] For more information contact Jennifer Crist, Communications Coordinator, 956.423.5440