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HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CHAMBER CONNECT | April 2, 2018
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HCISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 407 N. 77 SUNSHINE STRIP, HARLINGEN
MODERATED BY THE RIO GRANDE GUARDIAN CANDIDATES FOR CITY COMMISSIONER ALL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
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FRIENDLY CONTEST & PRIZES
18 2018
S CH E D U L E
~ Hosted by the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce ~
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TO BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, ONE MUST FIRST HAVE VISION
NOCHE de GALA Scholarship Fundraiser honoring Bob Shepard Board chairman of Shepard Walton King Insurance Group, Board of Directors for the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas and former Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board chairman
Saturday, April 14 6 p.m. TSTC Cultural Arts Center To purchase tickets or sponsor a table, contact Valeri Smith at 254-867-2038 or
[email protected]. For more information, contact Amy Lynch at 956-364-4500 or
[email protected].
tstc.edu/harlingen/gala
6th Annual
Contact: Denise Meyners Email:
[email protected] Web: www.vtx1.net Mobile: 956.232.1105
Phone: 956.642.1110 Fax: 956.642.1051 Address: 881 E. Hidalgo Ave. Raymondville, TX 78580
5k – 1 Mile Fun Run on
April 28th, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
VTX1 Companies Acquires Ranch Wireless, Inc.
Raising Funds for New Computers and Technology
Acquisition will extend VTX1's service area by 17,000 square miles
Dear Donor/Sponsor,
Raymondville, TX (April 2, 2018) – VTX1 Companies today announced its acquisition of Ranch Wireless, Inc. based in Seguin, TX. Ranch Wireless, established in 1998, is a provider of fixed wireless internet service as well as residential and business phone systems in the area south of Round Rock to Kingsville. They also offer digital land mobile radio systems for remote two-way communication. “This acquisition is important for VTX1 in that we overlap approximately 4,000 of their 17,000 square-mile service area through our northern exchanges,” said Dave Osborn, CEO of VTX1 Companies. “Their coverage area extends from south of Round Rock to Kingsville and includes San Antonio, San Marcos, New Braunfels and Corpus Christi. They have towers in these areas that we can use immediately to provide better broadband services to many of our existing customers. And adding Ranch Wireless customers to our existing customer base will give us close to 20,000 total customers – making us one of the largest rural service providers in Texas.” “At Ranch Wireless, our mission is, and always has been, to furnish our clients with superior products and services with exceptional value for their communication investment,” said Allen Pooley, President of Ranch Wireless, Inc. “With the melding of both companies, we are ensuring that our customers will continue to receive the best service possible.” VTX1 has begun the process of integrating Ranch Wireless services into their operations. “The integration of both companies will take place over the next 8 - 10 months. Our newly acquired clients will continue to receive the same high-quality products and services they have come to expect,” stated Dave Osborn, “and we look forward to getting to know them better.”
The 6th Annual Incredible Kidz 5k- 1 Mile Fun Run benefiting Sunny Glen Children’s Home will be held this year on April 28th, 2018 at McKelvey Park Harlingen, TX. The race will be from 8:00am-11:00am.The committee is anticipating a successful event and expects a great turn out. We are seeking contributions to help our 6th Annual Incredible Kidz 5K-1 Mile be a successful one. All the proceeds will help provide a safe, loving environment for neglected and abused children through residential care, counseling services, and supervised development programs. The money raised from this event will assist us in purchasing updated computers and other forms of technology that our children need. This will provide our children with exposure to important tools which promote learning and skill growth that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. The Incredible Kidz 5k – 1 Mile Run is one of the fundraisers our children look forward to attending every year. It will also be a great opportunity for bonding within your family. Generous donors/sponsors like you are the key to our organization's success. We hope that we can count on your support to help us with our mission. Please make your donation to Sunny Glen Children’s Home, P.O Box 1373 San Benito TX 78586 or drop off at our location, 2385 W. Expressway 83 San Benito, TX 78586 Call Yolanda Saldivar (956)399-5356 to pledge your support. We thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Yolanda Saldivar Volunteer Coordinator *Funds raised above the need declared will be utilized to best benefit the children of Sunny Glen Children’s Home at the discretion of the administration.
About VTX1 Companies VTX1 provides internet, telephone services and security applications for homes and businesses in South Texas, and a fully-managed IP transport network and optical services for larger enterprises. VTX1’s broadband network extends from south of Round Rock to the lower Rio Grande Valley. The corporate name is VTX1 Companies; legal entities are Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and VTX Communications, LLC. For more information about VTX1, visit www.vtx1.net or call 1-800-446-2031. ###
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS BUSINESS CONTEST!
Helping Kids Start Their Own Business!
Do
you paint, take photographs, or know how to build things? Can you teach someone a new skill like using the computer or playing a sport? Do you know how to mow grass or cook meals? Is there a need in your community? Is there something you are passionate about that you would like to turn into a business?
Here’s your chance to become your own boss! Watermill Express would like to help you start your own small business. Contest is open to children who, as of date of entry are between grade levels 4th through 8th and are residents of the Rio Grande Valley from Roma, Texas to Brownsville, Texas. Students must submit an original business plan for their chance to be selected as one of five finalists who will present their ideas to a panel of local business leaders. The winning students will receive cash prizes and the chance to start their own small business!
Getting Started! Gather your thoughts and ideas. Do some research. Share your idea with friends and people in your community and write up your very own business plan. It doesn’t have to be complicated, but you should take into consideration the demand for your product or service, the upfront and ongoing costs, your income potential, and a short analysis of the competition and why your product, idea or service would make the Valley a better place to live!
Contest Rules & Prizes Contest is open to children who, as of date of entry are between grade levels 4th through 8th and are residents of the Rio Grande Valley from Roma, Texas to Brownsville, Texas. Make-A-Wish will receive $5 for every business plan submitted up to $2,500 to help make a wish come true for a child in the Rio Grande Valley. The School District with the most entries will receive a one-time cash prize of $300. Each submitted business idea or product must be the original work of the student. The business idea must have been conceived by the entrant and be the sole and original work of the entrant (although the entrant can be helped by a teacher, parent or legal guardian to explain the entry materials). Criteria will include but is not limited to business concept originality, quality of business plan, team effort, grammar, punctuation, presentation and creativity. Five finalists will be given the opportunity to present their ideas, in person, to a panel of judges. First (1) place contest winner(s) will receive a one-time cash prize of $500. Second (2) place contest winner(s) will receive a one-time cash prize of $250. Remaining finalists (3rd, 4th, and 5th) will each receive a one-time cash prize of $50. Contestants working as a team will receive one cash prize per team. Contest prizes are awards and gifts to winners from Watermill Express, LLC. No obligation applies. Business plans can be emailed to
[email protected] or can be dropped off at 1309 E. Jasmine Ave, McAllen, Texas (Monday through Friday 9am-4pm). For more information call 1-800-839-2482 or visit us at www.watermillexpress.com for complete details. Contest begins 3/01/2018 and ends 5/01/2018. Finalists announced by 5/15/2018.
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School District with the most entries wins $300!
3rd Annual Golf Classic Saturday, April 21, 2018
TONY BUTLER GOLF COURSE 2640 South “M” Street, Harlingen, Tx 78550
8:00 am Shotgun Start Onsite Registration 7 am to 8 am
ENTRY FEE: $80 PER PLAYER
Includes Green Fees, Cart, Food and Beverages
TEAM CASH PRIZES & RAFFLE PRIZES 1st Place: $900 2nd Place: $600 3rd Place: $300 2 Mulligans $10 Per Player 3 PERSON SCRAMBLE One (1) Single Digit Player Per Team Maximum Individual HDCP (30), Total Team HDCP Divided by Five (5) For registration and information call Cynthia Gamez at 956-778-6400
[email protected] or Eladio Jaimez at 956-792-9956 -
[email protected] All handicaps will be verified. Cash Prize Money is based on a minimum of 15 teams.
Tickets are $60 per person. Please contact Julie Ng-Castillo at 956-453-8743 or
[email protected] for tickets.
to benefit
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Valley International Airport New Restaurant
Thursday, April 19th 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 3002 Heritage Way Harlingen, TX 78550
2018 Candidates Forum Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. HCISD Admin. Building 407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, TX 78550
Garcias’ Family Health Group New Location
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Jubilee Harlingen PK-7th Grade (956) 708-2030 Jubilee Destiny PK-5th Grade (956) 708-2040
Coming Soon in April Lunch & Learn Business After Hours Mixer
17th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Friday, May 18, 2018 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tony Butler Golf Course 2640 S. M St. Harlingen, TX 78552
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Josh Fields | Chairman Michael Allex | Immediate Past Chair Brenda Ivory | Chair-Elect Daniel Listi | Secretary Traci Gonzalez | Treasurer Dr. Bonnie Villarreal Kyle Orgera Ed Sokolosky Francisco Castellanos Eric Ziehe Tre Peacock Daniel Martinez
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