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HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ¦ Chamber Connect ¦ June 1, 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.

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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

A WEEKLONG DAY CAMP FOR COLLEGE-BOUND BOYS

Marine Military Academy offers an extraordinary summer day camp for college-bound boys: SAT & ACT Prep at MMA. Held the third week of June, SAT & ACT Prep at MMA offers young men four days of intensive study and practice for the SAT and ACT college admission tests and a half-day of serious outdoor fun! This program is an extension of MMA’s mission to help young men succeed in college and life. Attend SAT & ACT Prep at MMA and GET READY!

2016 SAT & ACT PREP AT MMA

June 13-17 (Third Week of June)

ELIGIBILITY Boys Entering Grades 9-12

SCHEDULE

9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday (With a Half-Hour Lunch) 9 a.m. - Noon, Friday (Parents & Siblings Are Welcome)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Days 1-4: Strategies & Practice in Critical Reading, Math & Writing; PSAT & SAT Testing & Assessment Day 5: Adventure Day (Ziplining, Rappelling & Rock Climbing)

COST & SUPPLIES

$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

ENROLL

Visit MMA-TX.org/SATPrep & click on the form

QUESTIONS?

Call 956.423.6006, ext. 251or email [email protected] Marine Military Academy »» 320 Iwo Jima Blvd. »» Harlingen, TX 78550 »» 956.423.6006 »» MMA-TX.org

May 24, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm

July 5, 2016/ 2:00-4:00 pm July 19, 2016/ 2:00-4:00 pm

September 6, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm November 8, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm September 20, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm November 22, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm

June 7, 2016 / 2:00-4:00 pm June 21, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm

August 9, 2016/ 2:00-4:00 pm August 23, 2016/ 2:00-4:00 pm

October 4, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm October 18, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm

December 6, 2016/2:00-4:00 pm

CURRENT POSTINGS

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REDUCED SALE PRICE

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Graduation Gown

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$25 DISCOUNT

FOR ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES Valid until May 15, 2016 This is valid everyday. Click here for more details.

10% Discount Off Your Entire Check! This discount DOES NOT INCLUDE alcoholic beverages. The 10% discount MAY NOT be used for delivery.

FREE MYSTERY VALUE BONUS CARD Valid until December 31, 2016 This is valid everyday. Click here for more details.

Brazilian Blowout Frizz Free Event Fight the Frizz, seal in shine and have smooth hair for up to 3 months! Receive $60 worth of Shampoo and Conditioner products. Hurry because the deal expires on June 11th! For more information click here.

Fresh Flowers

For Every Occassion

Mother's Day

SPECIAL PROMO

$425

Year-Long Offer! *Birthday Flowers *Anniversary Flowers *Mother's Day Flowers *Christmas Flowers *Valentine's Day Flowers

Call (956) 425-2100 When you choose this package, you remind the recipient of your thoughtfulness month after month. *Give us special dates and we will send flowers for you. www.flowersbyjesse.com

208 E. Jackson Ave. ¦ Harlingen, TX 78550

Room Rate Special $65.95 Single & Double Queen Rooms Click here for more information.

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. where:

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]

Lunch & Learn PeopleFund Wednesday, June 22nd 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 311 E. Tyler Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550

RIBBON CUTTINGS COMING SOON

J&B’s Cafe

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.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Member Location 204 E. Jackson Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550

Customer Service Reps

WE ARE ‘CAN-DO’ PEOPLE We’re passionate about winning. We need self-motivated starters at our state-of-the-art Customer Service Center in Harlingen, TX. If you have a “Can-Do” attitude, we’d love to hear from you. We offer significant bonus potential, continued training, comprehensive insurance, 401(k) with matched funds, tuition reimbursement, complimentary DISH programming, and much more!

Apply Now!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are Committed to a Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Chamber Board of Directors Ricky Leal Chairman Frank Espinoza Immediate Past Chair Michael Allex Chair-Elect Josh Fields Secretary 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

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

“Good Morning Downtown” Coffee Thursday, June 2, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Jackson Square Events Center 301 E. Jackson Ave. Downtown Harlingen

TITANIUM PARTNERS

City of Harlingen Harlingen Medical Center Valley Baptist Health System

PLATINUM PARTNERS

Come for a special session on Social Media Basics for Small Businesses. Learn basic and advanced strategies for using social media in a business, including 11 social media tools for small businesses. Get tips on how to make social media part of your small business marketing strategy. Discover why many entrepreneurs swear by social media and allocate resources to manage it. Both beginners and those with experience will benefit from this special workshop presented by the UTRGV Small Business Development Center. Don’t miss it! Complimentary coffee and pastries. Door prizes too! Free and open to the public ... bring a friend! For more info, call the Harlingen Downtown Office, 216-4910.

Submit Your Event Online at www.harlingen.com or Email Jennifer Crist at [email protected] Click Here To View More Upcoming Community Events!

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