HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ¦ Chamber Connect ¦ January 26, 2015
Buen s
Series
DIAS!
2014
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce Presents
Harlingen-Legislative Coffee & Conversation
With the 84th Legislative Session on its way,
the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce has reserved
the last Wednesday morning of each month
for open discussion as it relates
to potential legislative agenda items.
This Month’s
Topic:
1st Official Update
of the
84th Legislative Session
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
8-9 a.m. | Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
Coffee and Pan Dulce will be provided at the event.
Chamber
Board of Directors
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
Harlingen Mayor Sets “State of the City” Address for January 30th
Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell will present his
“State of the City” address on Friday, January 30,
2015. The annual address is hosted by the Rotary
Club of Harlingen.
The mayor will report about the city’s accomplishments and progress for 2015; plus, he will share goals
and plans for 2015.
The event will be held from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the
Rotary Club’s regular weekly meeting. The meeting
will be at the Casa de Amistad, 1204 Fair Park Blvd.,
next to the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium.
Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. The “State of the City”
address is open to the public. Lunch tickets will be
sold by the Rotary Club on a first-come, first-served
basis at the door for $12 per person. Lunch will be
served to the first 75 people to buy tickets.
There also will be seating for those who attend and
choose not to dine. There is no charge for admission.
Presented by Giovanna Givilancz, CPA
Salinas, Allen & Schmitt, LLP
Workshop Highlights
February 12, 2015
Personal vs. Business Expenses
How do you distinguish between them?
11:30-1:30 p.m.
Depreciation
How does one categorize?
What is its purpose?
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
311 E. Tyler
Harlingen, Texas
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(956) 423-5440.
Capital vs. Deductible Expenses
What is allowed?
Is it necessary for my business?
Plus much more!
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agreement with the U.S. Small Business
Administration.
Reasonable
arrangements for persons with disabilities
will be made, if requested at least two
weeks in advance. Assistance for the
hearing impaired can be attained by
calling the TDD at (956) 665-5071.
Ribbon Cuttings
THIS WEEK:
Calendar of Events
Vantage at Harlingen
Buenos Dias
Ribbon Cutting & Mixer
Thursday, January 29 ¦ 5:30 p.m.
902 Palm Court Dr.
COMING SOON:
Sylvan Learning Center
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, February 12 ¦ 11:00 a.m.
1310 N. Ed Carey Dr.
Is your business looking for a
location to host
monthly meetings?
If so, contact Vanessa Camacho,
[email protected].
1st Official Update of 84th Legislative Session
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550
Now Hiring
American Military Support
Volunteer
American Red Cross
South Texas Chapter
Disaster Program Specialist
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Becca’s Nail Arts
1212 E. Harrison Suite 138
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 or [email protected]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Mixer
Thursday, January 29,
2015
Time:
5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Location:
Questions? R.S.V.P. Inquiry:
902 Palm Court Dr.
Harlingen, TX 78550
Please contact
Events Manager, Febe Zepeda,
at (956)423-5440 or [email protected].
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
311 East Tyler Ave.
Harlingen, TX 78550
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HCISD Business Services awarded national recognition
for fiscal responsibility
HARLINGEN, Texas (January
22, 2015) – The Long, Chilton,
LLP auditing firm recently presented the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees with the
2013-2014 fiscal year financial
audit. The audit contained a clean
opinion in all material respects
and conveyed a fair and accurate
picture of the district’s financial
statements.
Consequently, the Government
Finance Officers Association of
the United States and Canada
(GFOA) awarded HCISD’s
business services
department its
highest honor
for comprehensive financial
reporting for the
2012-2013 fiscal
year. This is the
Dr. Diana Lozano, MD and Valley Aesthetics Staff
fifth consecutive
year the district
has been presented with this
recognition.
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The GFOA awarded HCISD
Diana Lozano, MD
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Harlingen, Texas 78550 the group announced earlier this
month. The award is the highest form of recognition in the
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serve. With our fifth recognition,
we have reached yet another success in financial consistency and
transparency.”
An impartial panel judges the
CAFR contests on how well the
entity demonstrates transparency and clarity in reporting its
financial records. The GFOA is a
nonprofit professional association
serving approximately 18,000 government finance professionals.
In October 2014, HCISD also
earned the Platinum Leadership
Circle Award from the Texas
Comptroller of
Public Accounts
for meeting high
financial transparency online
by providing
citizens with a
clear, consistent
picture of spending as well as
sharing information through the
district website.
The Comptroller’s Office designates different
levels of transparency awards to
government entities based on a
score criteria sheet ranging from
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
The Platinum designee helps highlight organizations that go above
and beyond providing financial
transparency in local government.
Additionally, HCISD continues
also to present debt information on its long-term obligations
and pledges to keep the public
informed on any future bond
issuances.
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
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Downtown Harlingen Walking Tours
Date: December 13, 2014 - March 28, 2015
Beyond Arts Gallery Presents
“Dreams, Hope & Magic” by Puente
Date: January 15, 2015 - March 7, 2015
Downtown Harlingen Segway Tours
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Downtown Harlingen
Tours begin in the Public Parking Lot
at West Harrison and the railroad tracks.
Celebrity Roast 2015
Benefiting The Literacy Center of Harlingen
Thursday, January 29, 2015
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Valley Race Park
2601 Ed Carey Rd.
Harlingen, TX 78550
Harlingen High School Choral Music Department
Presents “Little Fools Fall in Love”
January 29, 2015 - January 31, 2015
Harlingen High School Castletorium
1201 Marshall Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550
Click Here to View Full Events Calendar
TITANIUM PARTNERS
City of Harlingen
Harlingen Medical Center
Valley Baptist Health System
PLATINUM PARTNERS
Boggus Ford
First Community Bank
Long Chilton, LLP
GOLD PARTNERS
Aloe Laboratories
Hino Gas Sales, Inc.
Nevill Business Machines
Pena Eye Institute
Valley Morning Star
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
Texas Regional Bank
Uhlhorn Family Partnerships
United Healthcare
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
Valley International Airport
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