HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ¦ Chamber Connect ¦ March 7, 2016
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Meeting Room Discounts Valid until March 31, 2016. This is valid everyday. Click here for more details.
Extended Stay Discounted Rates Valid until March 31, 2016 This is valid everyday. Click here for more details.
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CiCi’s Pizza Day! 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 4501 W. Expressway 83 Harlingen, TX 78552 10% Discount Off Your Entire Check! This discount DOES NOT INCLUDE alcoholic beverages. The 10% discount MAY NOT be used for delivery.
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Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Click here for more details.
JOB OPENINGS: CANDLEWOOD SUITES IN HARLINGEN HOUSEKEEPING RECEPTIONIST MAINTENANCE SALES FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 956-412-1500 VIP FULL SERVICE SALON & SPA BARBER COSMETOLOGIST FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 956-425-5847
March - April Clean up & donate your old items to The Salvation Army
FREE MYSTERY VALUE BONUS CARD Valid until December 31, 2016 This is valid everyday. Click here for more details.
NOW ENROLLING FOR 2016-2017 Jubilee Charter District
Free public education in a private school atmosphere Small, bully-free classes Character-building through Covey’s “7 Habits.” PreK-5th Grade Enroll here to secure a seat before open enrollment ends Call 956-428-4848
MEMBER PATROL
Valley Baptist Health & Fitness Center
Why target marketing is so important and effective. Where your business is located and how this affects your marketing strategy. Weaknesses in your marketing strategy. Different mediums and where they fall in the consumer buying cycle The importance of being online. Branding vs. Direct Response marketing ROI Best practices—putting it all together!
LEADERCAST – RGV SUMMIT 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Performing Arts Center 3217 Wilson Road, Harlingen, TX FOR TICKETS CALL 956-499-3285 or email
[email protected] Group Discounts with 5 or more people $ 130 Early Bird ticket until April 1, 2016 $ 150 After April 1, 2016 Catered Lunch Included
Call Valley Baptist Health & Fitness Center (956) 230-1245 For Membership Inquiries
lunch & learn
business after hours mixer
MARCH SEMINAR COMING SOON Harlingen Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave.
New Location of CM Graphics and Jamar Printing Thursday, March 24, 2016 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CM Graphics & Jamar Printing 1149 S. Commerce St. in Harlingen
when: ThursDAY March 24, 2016 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. RIBBON CUTTING AT 5:30 P.M. where:
1149 s. commerce st. 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]
Ribbon Cuttings
COMING SOON
Flowers By Jesse Thursday, March 17, 2016 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 208 E. Jackson Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
CM Graphics / Jamar Printing Thursday, March 24, 2016 Featured During After Hours Mixer Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m. 1149 S. Commerce St. Harlingen, TX 78550
Spirit of Praise The Family Crisis Center, Inc. In Partnership with Spirit of Praise Church And Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Presents
The 16th Annual Sexual Assault Training
“UNDERSTANDING THE GAP: “BUILDING BRIDGES TO JUSTICE” Spirit of Praise Church 25674 Lewis Ln # B, Harlingen, TX 78552 Thursday, April 14, 2016 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PLEASE PRINT Name:__________________________________________________________________________
Step Right up to Help Support Texas Families Agency:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________________________________________
Contact Number:__________________________________________________________________
Registration Fee: $25
Must be registered to attend ~Prevent Child Abuse Texas ~ Checks made payable to Family Crisis Center, Inc.
Call 1-800-CHILDREN Mail to: 616 W. Taylor Harlingen, TX 78550
For more information please contact Lorena Vega or Oralia Jaure at 956-423-9305
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 8, 2016
5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run For Children April 2 – 8:00 a.m. Keys Academy Harlingen
CEU & TCLEOSE hours will be provided by TAASA. Requests for CEU and TCLEOSE hours must be requested on the day of the training to receive full credit. CEUs ARE AVAILABLE FOR LCDCs, CRCS, TCLEOSE CEUs FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TEXAS STATE BOARD OF SCIAL WORKERS EXAMINERS CEU’S FOR SOCIAL WORKERS Individuals requiring special accommodations will need to contact Lorena Vega, at least 5 days in advance, prior to event. Cancellations must be made in writing to
[email protected] or via fax 956-423-9306 (Attn: SA Dept.) No refunds will be issued for registration cancellations after April 10, 2016.
A statewide 31 year-old non-profit organization, committed to healthy children and families in Texas by providing prevention programs for children, parents, and teachers. 13740 Research Blvd. #R-4 Austin, TX 787501-800-CHILDRENwww.PreventChildAbuseTexas.org
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grand opening
C E L E B R AT I O N
C E L E B R AT I O N
Come meet your new neighbors at our Harlingen Grand Opening!
Come meet your new neighbors at our Harlingen Grand Opening!
S AT U R D AY, M A R C H 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 11:00AM - 3:00PM
S AT U R D AY, M A R C H 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Free Food and Refreshments from I Cook You Eat & PMQ BBQ,
Free Food and Refreshments from I Cook You Eat & PMQ BBQ,
Giveaways & Fun Activities for all!
Giveaways & Fun Activities for all!
1725 N. ED CAREY DR., HARLINGEN, TX 78550
1725 N. ED CAREY DR., HARLINGEN, TX 78550
956.412.5900
956.412.5900
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grand opening
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C E L E B R AT I O N
C E L E B R AT I O N
Come meet your new neighbors at our Harlingen Grand Opening!
Come meet your new neighbors at our Harlingen Grand Opening!
S AT U R D AY, M A R C H 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 11:00AM - 3:00PM
S AT U R D AY, M A R C H 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Free Food and Refreshments from I Cook You Eat & PMQ BBQ,
Free Food and Refreshments from I Cook You Eat & PMQ BBQ,
Giveaways & Fun Activities for all!
Giveaways & Fun Activities for all!
1725 N. ED CAREY DR., HARLINGEN, TX 78550
1725 N. ED CAREY DR., HARLINGEN, TX 78550
956.412.5900
956.412.5900
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The 2015 inaugural St. Paul ICE (Investing in Christian Education) Gala was a fantastic celebration of Christian Education that provided an incredible amount of support to the ongoing work and future of St. Paul Academy. The second annual Gala on Saturday April 2nd is on track to be an even bigger event with a fabulous evening of dinner with dancing and an incredible silent and live auction at the Monte Bello Ballroom in Harlingen. Individual tickets are only $50 each with reserved tables of 8 available for $500 and corporate sponsorships available for only $1000. Join us as we celebrate and support the Christian Education ministry of St. Paul! Here is a preview of some of the auction items this year: A La Perla Ranch Deer Hunt, Lower Laguna Madre Fishing Trip Golfing Experiences, Massage & Wellness Packages, Dinner Events, Incredible Collectibles, One-of-a-kind original creations by incredible local artists (who happen to attend St. Paul)!
Seating is limited to 350 persons so make sure to reserve or purchase your seat TODAY before they are gone. Make an impact today and tomorrow in Christian Education by joining us for a “Night Under the Sea” at the 2016 Gala! Tickets may be purchased at the Academy Office, Sunday morning at the St. Paul Church Information Center, or by calling 956-423-3926. Reservations may also be made today by emailing Jim House at jhouse@ splch.com!
Chamber Board of Directors Ricky Leal Chairman Frank Espinoza Immediate Past Chair
TITANIUM PARTNERS
City of Harlingen Harlingen Medical Center Valley Baptist Health System
Michael Allex Chair-Elect
PLATINUM PARTNERS
Josh Fields Secretary
Boggus Ford First Community Bank Long Chilton, LLP
Brenda Ivory Treasurer
GOLD PARTNERS
Aloe Laboratories American Leather 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
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[email protected] Get Your Event Published and Promoted to the Fullest!
SILVER PARTNERS
AEP Texas Church’s Chicken Farmer’s Insurance - Jose Davila Agency IBC Bank Linda Trevino Burke, D.D.S. Lone Star National Bank Muniz Rio Grande Pharmacy, LLC 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. Documation 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 Salinas, Allen & Schmitt, LLP Security Service Federal Credit Union Texas Regional Bank Uhlhorn Family Partnerships United Healthcare
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation