HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ¦ Chamber Connect ¦ June 13, 2016
JUNE 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS Prime Time Business Expo Thursday, June 16th 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Open to Public) 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Member Mixer) 1204 Fair Park Blvd. Harlingen, TX 78550
Lunch & Learn PeopleFund Wednesday, June 22nd 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 311 E. Tyler Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
RIBBON CUTTINGS COMING SOON Chick-fil-A Thursday, June 23, 2016 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Member Location Grand Opening 1814 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, TX 78550
Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Harlingen Class XXI
LEADERSHIP HARLINGEN
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.
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:
SM
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.
*All SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT: Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, 311 E. Tyler, Harlingen, TX 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
BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR MEMBERS
$25 DISCOUNT
FOR ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES Valid until May 15, 2016 This is valid everyday. Click here for more details.
REDUCED SALE PRICE
Business For Sale! Click Here
Graduation Gown
Ironing Special! Click Here
FREE MYSTERY VALUE BONUS CARD 10% Discount Off Your Entire Check!
Valid until December 31, 2016 This is valid everyday. Click here for more details.
This discount DOES NOT INCLUDE alcoholic beverages. The 10% discount MAY NOT be used for delivery.
Room Rate Special $65.95 Single & Double Queen Rooms Click here for more information.
25% OFF ALL SPA SERVICES Valid until June 30, 2016 Click here for more details.
Interested in advertising your deal, event, or promotion through Save Local Now? Contact: Communications Manager, Jennifer Crist, at
[email protected] or (956) 423-5440.
FUNDRAISING AT CHILI’S
NEVER TASTED SO GOOD
Customer Service Reps
WE ARE ‘CAN-DO’ SOLVERS We’re passionate about winning.
Spice things up at Chili's and raise money for your organization. Bring everyone you know to Chili's for your Give Back Event and we'll donate 15% of those sales back to your organization. Chili's will provide you with a customized Give Back Event flyer to promote your event. Be sure to print and distribute the flyer to as many people as possible. The event flyers are required with each order to receive credit for the sale. The more sales you bring in, the BIGGER the donation. Contact Chili's for additional details:
Harlingen 1725 W. Tyler Harlingen, TX 78550 956-364-2405 - www.chilis.com
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!
dish.com/harlingen
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are Committed to a Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace
We look forward to seeing you at Chili’s!
A great big shot of love! more GIVING BACK happens here
The Humane Society of Harlingen will be at the Family Dollar Store 21484 FM 506, Santa Rosa Saturday, June 18 from 2 pm - 4 pm
Bring your pets in for low cost vaccinations. Or adopt a pet. Our bags are packed!
Sponsored by
Chamber Board of Directors Ricky Leal Chairman Frank Espinoza Immediate Past Chair Michael Allex Chair-Elect
Community Events: SAT & ACT Prep at Marine Military Academy June 13, 2016 - June 17, 2016 Marine Military Academy 320 Iwo Jima Blvd. Harlingen, TX 78550 Farmers Market Food and Nutrition Program (WIC vouchers)
Josh Fields Secretary
Monday, June 13th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 19833 Morris Rd Harlingen, TX 78552
Brenda Ivory Treasurer
FREE WORKSHOP: The Employment Lifecycle
Rick Ledesma
Tuesday, June 14th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Chamber 311 E. Tyler Ave.
Lupe Gonzales Daniel Listi Ed Sokolosky Eric Ziehe Traci Gonzalez Tre Peacock
VTX1 & Humane Society of Harlingen: Event with Low Cost Vaccinations & Adopt a Pet Saturday, June 18th 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Family Dollar Store 21484 FM 506 Santa Rosa, TX 78593 Charlie Clark Nissan Yeti Raffle
Chamber Staff Chris Gonzales Vanessa Camacho Febe Zepeda Jennifer Crist Emily Gonzalez Danielle Pacheco
Saturday, June 18th 5 p.m. Charlie Clark Nissan 3500 W Expressway 83 Harlingen, TX 78550 Farm to Table Event: Father’s Day Brunch Sunday, June 19th 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 19833 Morris Rd. Harlingen, TX 78552
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 Farmers Insurance - Jose Davila Agency Farmers Insurance - Norma Villarreal 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
