HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CHAMBER CONNECT | DECEMBER 5, 2016
RIBBON CUTTINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hooters in Harlingen
Grand Opening Monday, December 12, 2016 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 98 Bass Pro Dr. Harlingen, TX 78552
Habitat for Humanity Ground Breaking
Public Affairs Luncheon Legislative Update Wednesday, December 14th 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 301 E. Jackson Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
Legacy Home Tuesday, December 20, 2016 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 221 E. Washington Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
SAVE THE DATE
Glitzy Glam Parties
Thursday, January 12, 2017 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 207 W. Jackson Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
Security Service Federal Credit Union Thursday, February 9, 2017 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 1410 N. Ed Carey Dr. Harlingen, TX 78550
MARCH 18: 1ST ANNUAL ALES & TAILS MAY 12: 16TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT JULY 1: HEALTH & CAREER RESOURCE FAIR OCTOBER 19: 2017 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
WEDNESDAY
2016 PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DECEMBER 14, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
LUNCHEON
Jackson Square Events Center
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
301 E. Jackson Ave.
Harlingen, TX 78550
LIMITED SEATING! DON’T MISS OUT JOIN THE HARLINGEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR AN INFORMATIVE UPDATE DIRECTLY FROM OUR AREA’S LEGISLATORS ON ISSUES IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY. CONFIRMED GUEST SPEAKERS DISTRICT 38
DISTRICT 27
DISTRICT 35
OUR FOOD DRIVE HAS GONE INTO OVERDRIVE
TICKETS $ 40 NON-MEMBERS $ 50
Kona Ice can partner with your school to help raise food for our community and money for your school. Students who bring in at least 3 canned/boxed items will receive $1.00 off their purchase of a Kona Ice. The food will benefit our local community and a portion of all sales benefits your school.
Book Kona Ice for your Christmas gatherings/parties. We have corporate packages available. Contact Cris Valdez at: (956)368-3070 to book your party.
REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE LUCIO III
SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO, JR.
REPRESENTATIVE OSCAR LONGORIA
RESERVED TABLE OF 8 $ 300
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE CALL NOW / 956.423.5440
harlingen.com
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311 E. Tyler Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
H ARLINGEN M EDICAL C ENTER
Celebrates Christmas
Cordially invites you to the
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Come one, come all!
of the Frank Boggus Legacy House
UNCH COOKIES & PD SERVE OS FREE PHOTTA N A S H IT W VITED EVERYONE IN
Monday, December 5, 2016 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. HMC Main Lobby
Event Program 5:15 p.m. Santa Claus Arrives City of Harlingen Fire Department 5:20 p.m. Harlingen Southern Stars Drill Team 5:30 p.m. Rising Scholars Academy Choir 5:40 p.m. Harlingen High School Cardettes 5:50 p.m. Harlingen South Chamber Choir 6:00 p.m. Bonham Elementary School Dazzlers
Home Sponsored by:
5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX
www.harlingenmedicalcenter.com
(956) 365-1000
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 Jennifer Crist Emily Gonzalez Alexis Alaniz
TITANIUM PARTNERS City of Harlingen Harlingen Medical Center Valley Baptist Health System PLATINUM PARTNERS Boggus Ford First Community Bank Long Chilton, LLP
GOLD PARTNERS SILVER PARTNERS AEP Texas Aloe Laboratories Charlie Clark Nissan American Leather Church’s Chicken BBVA Compass Bank El Clavo Lumber Farmers Insurance - Daniel Martinez Agency Clermont LLC Farmers Insurance - Jose Davila Agency Dish Network Farmers Insurance - Norma Villarreal Hino Electric Power Company IBC Bank Janine Marie Photography Nevill Business Machines L&F Distributors Pena Eye Institute Linda Trevino Burke, D.D.S. South Texas Independent Lone Star National Bank School District Muniz Rio Grande Pharmacy, LLC Palms Behavioral Health Center Valley International Airport Plains Capital Bank Valley Morning Star Platinum Surgery Center Wells Fargo Bank Qualfon Robinson IT Consulting Shepard Walton King Insurance Group Texas Gas Service United Capital Financial Life Management
DECEMBER 5TH • Harlingen Medical Center Celebrates Christmas DECEMBER 6TH • City of Combes Christmas Tree Lighting • Light The House! DECEMBER 8TH • Christmas Extravaganza • Taste of the Market DECEMBER 9TH - DECEMBER 10TH • Spa La Posada Holiday Shop & Sip DECEMBER 9TH • Pictures with Santa at Cricket Wireless DECEMBER 10TH • Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour DECEMBER 11TH • Baseball Game Sponsored by Charlie Clark Nissan
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 Foundation Uhlhorn Family Partnerships Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
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Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a very special community gathering! Santa Claus will be arriving at Harlingen Medical Center to welcome children and their families.
5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 10:00 a.m. 412 Washington St. Harlingen, TX
This Week’s Chamber Member Community Events
Bring your Family for a free photo with Santa! Customer Appreciation Event Holiday fun, prizes & manager’s specials! 1601 W Tyler Ave Ste. A (Across Golden Corral)
Every Friday Before Christmas from 5 pm to 7 pm!
Chamber Member Exclusive Discounts NEWS FLASH TO ALL SENIORS! ALL SERVICES 25% Off Monday - Wednesday Pro Spa and Salon, 1309 E Tyler. Ste D, Harlingen, 956.423.0478 Come in and enjoy some “Bubbly” and some “Pampering”
A Very Merry Christmas in District 4
Commissioner Ruben De La Rosa, District 4 Dear Community Partner:
Community Outreach
I have been for the past 18 months, Harlingen City Commissioner of District 4; I continue to strive to expand offerings of good tidings to the community. I would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation for you and your business to partake in our upcoming event as we collaboratively work as a community to provide the less fortunate children in District 4 to experience A Very Merry Christmas! Commissioner Ruben De La Rosa District 4 Event Committee’s mission to offer the less fortunate children in District 4 a Christmas to remember on December 17, 2016. Through this opportunity, we will remind our children that Christmas is a time to remember the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and that He is The Reason for the Season! We are striving to distribute 500 toys at the Abundant Life Church grounds located at 101 North “O” Street, Harlingen, Texas. Furthermore, to make this festivity an enjoyable event, food and activities will be provided for the entire family to partake between 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. As you may understand, in order for this effort to come to fruition, we are taking a step of Faith and we are relying on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support. Without the assistance of community-minded citizens like yourself, this event will not be possible for our less fortunate children at District 4. We ask that you wholeheartedly consider committing your support by making a cash donation towards our $ 7,500 goal. Your generosity will make the difference for the children in our community. We are available to go by to pick your donation. Please feel free to contact Commissioner Ruben De La Rosa at 956.622.9910 in the event you have any questions. Every donation makes a difference, regardless of size! Thank you in advance for your support! In our Community’s Service,
Ruben De La Rosa Commissioner Ruben De La Rosa District 4 Event Committee
10% Discount Off Your Entire Check! This discount DOES NOT INCLUDE alcoholic beverages. The 10% discount MAY NOT be used for delivery.