HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ¦ Chamber Connect ¦ June 6, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 | 8-9 a.m.
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce | 311 E. Tyler Ave. With the 85th Legislative Session on its way, the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce has reserved one morning each month for open discussion as it relates to potential legislative agenda items.
This Month’s Topic:
Education
Coffee and Pan Dulce will be provided at the event.
JUNE 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS Buenos Dias Harlingen! Topic: Education Tuesday, June 7th 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. 311 E. Tyler Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
Business After Hours Mixer Plains Capital Bank Thursday, June 9th 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 1010 S. Expressway 83 Harlingen, TX 78550
when:
ThursDAY June 9, 2016 5 p.m. - 6:30 P.M.
Lunch & Learn PeopleFund Wednesday, June 22nd 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 311 E. Tyler Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
where:
RIBBON CUTTINGS COMING SOON 1010 S. Expressway 83 harlingen, tx 78550 RSVP online or by calling the Chamber: www. business.harlingen.com/events For more information, contact Febe Zepeda, Events Manager, at 956.423.5440 or
[email protected]
J&B’s Cafe
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Member Location 204 E. Jackson Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
Chick-fil-A
Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Harlingen Class XXI. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 29, 2016. For more information, please contact Febe Zepeda, Events Manager:
[email protected] | (956) 423-5440 Click Here To View Application.
Thursday, June 23, 2016 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Member Location Grand Opening 1814 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, TX 78550
THE HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & PEOPLEFUND PRESENTS
Access to Capital Through the SBA Loan Programs
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 The presentation will cover SBA programs and services available for small businesses such as free business counseling, access to capital and federal contracting opportunities.
Presented By: Jesse Sanchez, Jr. Loan Officer PeopleFund Reynaldo D. Vasquez Economic Development Specialist U.S. Small Business Administration
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Location: The Chamber | 311 E. Tyler Ave.
Seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber at 956-423-5440 or online at www.business.harlingen/events
Sponsored By:
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Do you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? This seminar will provide you with the information and steps necessary for a smart start, plus get you ready for your one-to-one, business advisement session for ongoing assistance! Seminar highlights: * Brainstorm your business idea with purpose! * Determine potential consumers. * Review your financial position. * Develop a concrete plan of action. THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND, BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
SAT & ACT PREP AT MMA
*All SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT: Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, 311 E. Tyler, Harlingen, TX
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Days 1-4: Strategies & Practice in Critical Reading, Math & Writing; PSAT & SAT Testing & Assessment Day 5: Adventure Day (Ziplining, Rappelling & Rock Climbing)
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$350 (Includes Meals, Test Materials & T-Shirt) Enroll by Friday, May 27. After May 27 Price Is $400. Campers Need to Bring a Calculator & Four Pencils
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QUESTIONS?
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New Owners Revamp a La Feria Landmark
Last summer, Eric and Tina Hoff became the owners of a La Feria landmark that has been known as the best place locally for getting their wines, beers and liquors for 40 years. This husband and wife team is now living a dream at the Bottle Shop Liquor Store located at 1314 E Business 83 in La Feria. New and former customers alike are amazed
at the new direction that Eric and Tina have taken for their new business. The previous building has been expanded and revamped from stem to stern. They have added an expanded inventory of over 400 varieties of liquors along with 80-plus domestic and imported beers, including a brand new “craft beer” section. “Craft” beer is the specialized product of small breweries Eric explained. “IPA,” for example, is a popular one,” he said. “IPA” stands for “India Pale Ale.” It is a type of craft beer.”
As we spoke, Eric digressed a bit to talk about his family. Eric said they moved to La Feria two years ago simply because of the city. “We wanted a nice, quiet small town with a good school system in which to raise our daughter, Morgan. She is a Junior this year at La Feria High School. “We had never seen such kind people and beautiful neighbors as we found here,” he said. Then, when the opportunity to own this business came along, we jumped at it–It was the realization of a long-held dream both of my wife and myself.
“More and more people are learning to appreciate fine wines,” he said, “ so we have a stock of 120 different domestic and imported wines from the basic, inexpensive to fine wines for sophisticated tastes,” “We continually keep adding to our inventory to satisfy the tastes of our customers.
The owners say they intend to be an integral part of the community. “We are members of the La Feria Chamber of Commerce, and Silver Sponsors of the upcoming Fiesta La Feria,” he cited. The Liquor Store also supports the Wounded Warrior Program with aluminum can recycling.
“Learning about new spirits and wines is part of the learning process and joy of the liquor business,” he added. “That is why we have doubled the square footage of the building and tripled our shelf space for wines, beers and liquors. We are truly a “Mom and Pop liquor store–a truly ‘rare bird‘ these days.”
About the future? “Well, we just got a tasting license from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), which means we’ll be seeing a lot of new folks when we announce our first event.,” he answered. “Oh, yes, we’ll be having our official grand opening soon, and our new paved parking lot will be ready for the big party—see you there.”
Chamber Board of Directors
La Rancherita & Friends Presents:
Ricky Leal Chairman
Saturday, June 11th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. BBQ Chicken Leg Quarter Plate with Rice, Beans, Bread & Jalapeño
Frank Espinoza Immediate Past Chair
BBQ Fundraiser Benefit
$5
Michael Allex Chair-Elect
Serving for Lunch & Dinner Location: Pep Boys in Harlingen, Dixieland Dr.
Josh Fields Secretary
For more information, call 956-792-3343.
Brenda Ivory Treasurer Rick Ledesma Lupe Gonzales Daniel Listi Ed Sokolosky Eric Ziehe Traci Gonzalez Tre Peacock
Chamber Staff Chris Gonzales Vanessa Camacho Febe Zepeda Jennifer Crist Emily Gonzalez Danielle Pacheco Johanna Lozano
Submit Your Event Online at www.harlingen.com or Email Jennifer Crist at
[email protected] Click Here To View More Upcoming Community Events!
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 American Leather BBVA Compass Bank Clermont LLC Dish Network Hino Gas Sales, Inc. Nevill Business Machines Pena Eye Institute South Texas Independent School District Valley International Airport Valley Morning Star Wells Fargo Bank
SILVER PARTNERS
AEP Texas Church’s Chicken Farmer’s Insurance - Jose Davila Agency Farmer’s Insurance - Norma Villareal Agency IBC Bank Janine Marie Photography Linda Trevino Burke, D.D.S. Lone Star National Bank Muniz Rio Grande Pharmacy, LLC Palms Behavioral Health Center Plains Capital Bank Platinum Surgery Center Qualfon Shepard Walton King Insurance Group Texas Gas Service United Capital Financial Life Management United Launch Alliance
BRONZE PARTNERS Bert Ogden Harlingen Auto Plaza Bill Guthrie Sports, Inc. Gillman Auto Group Frost Bank Harlingen Economic Development Corp. McCullough & McCullough Attorney’s at Law
MOOD: South Texas
Nolan Perez, MD Gastroenterology
Port of Harlingen Authority RGV Credit Union Salinas, Allen & Schmitt, LLP Security Service Federal Credit Union Texas Regional Bank TSTC Legacy Foundation Uhlhorn Family Partnerships Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
