HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CHAMBER CONNECT | SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
When: Thursday, October 6, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Where:
6914 W. 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 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HARLINGEN CISD
Just as the school district belongs to our students, parents and staff, it belongs to our community. Harlingen CISD has launched a new platform for the Heroes for Harlingen program, which allows businesses to interact with the school district through teacher externships, expert symposiums, mentoring students, participating as an authentic audience member, caring for kids funding options, and more. HCISD appreciates all partnerships and opportunities to transform student’s learning experiences. Find out how you can get involved with HCISD!
DATE: WED. OCT. 12TH
TIME: 12 P.M. - 1 P.M.
LOCATION: THE CHAMBER (311 E. TYLER AVE.)
UPCOMING EVENTS Buenos Dias Economic Development & Workforce Tuesday, October 4th 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. 311 E. Tyler Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550 Business After Hours Mixer American Red Cross Thursday, October 6th 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6914 W. Expressway 83 Harlingen, TX 78550 Lunch & Learn HCISD Community Engagement Wednesday, October 12th 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 311 E. Tyler Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
RIBBON CUTTINGS Seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber at 956-423-5440 or online at www.business.harlingen/events
Valley View Assisted Living & Memory Care Thursday, September 29, 2016 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 900 Camelot Dr. Print Pack Ship 1 Year Anniversary in Harlingen Tuesday, October 11, 2016 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 1327 E. Washington Ave. Harlingen Farmers Market Saturday, October 15, 2016 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Corner of A Street & Monroe Habitat for Humanity ReStore 1 Year Anniversary in Harlingen Tuesday, October 18, 2016 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1305 Oklahoma St. STISD Building Dedication Thursday, October 27, 2016 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 10650 N. Expressway 77/83 Olmito, TX 78575
FREE MYSTERY VALUE BONUS CARD Valid until December 31, 2016 This is valid everyday. Click here for more details.
BIG DISCOUNTS TO:
S O U T H PA D R E I S L A N D , T X
Veterans, Seniors, Law Enforcement, Firemen & Teachers
September 30, 2016 C A P TA I N ’ S PA R T Y
Valid until December 31, 2016 Click here for more details.
October 1, 2016
TOURNAMENT & AWARDS DINNER
Contact: Margie Lopez 956-412-9880 or
[email protected]
10% Discount Off Your Entire Check!
BENEFITTING:
This discount DOES NOT INCLUDE alcoholic beverages. The 10% discount MAY NOT be used for delivery. SpawGlass.com
The Rio Grande Valley Apartment Association Proudly Presents:
THE 2016 RGVAA ANNUAL TRADE SHOW Date: October 26th from 5-7 PM Location: The Elks Lodge, Harlingen, TX Look for more information coming soon. Questions? E-mail:
[email protected] or call 956-428-5072
SATURDAY OCTOBER 8, 2016 City of Harlingen’s COMMUNITY-WIDE
TRASH-OFF DAY
You’re Invited
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Pendleton Park Swimming Pool (Parking Lot) 1427 Morgan Boulevard
ARE YOU READY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? QUICK SHEET INFORMATION ON THE SCALEUP PROGRAM FOR EXISTING BUSINESSES IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.
Do you have an existing business in the Rio
Grande Valley? Are you interested in growing your business? The UTRGV ScaleUp program helps established business owners in the Rio Grande Valley grow their businesses through four, key components:
Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum (30 HRS) by
One-to-One Business Advisement Information on Access to Capital Networking Opportunities
UTRGV ScaleUp services, valued at $5000 for eligible participants, is free and also includes research support for growth business-planning as well as support for specialized assistance in trade, innovation, government contracting, intellectual property, and human resources, among other areas. Contact us today to learn more on how to “scale up” your business and “achieve greater success”!
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA √
Established business, at least two years in operation
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Business located in the Rio Grande Valley
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Average annual revenues between $150,000 and $500,000
The City of Harlingen will be hosting a Community-Wide Trash-Off day where citizens can dump their trash for FREE! You must live inside city limits and provide your current water bill & valid identification. NO CONTRACTORS— RESIDENTIAL ONLY ►Car or Truck + Trailer Only
Lunch ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Furniture Appliances-No Freon Tires-Limit 4 Electronics
*Eligibility criteria may be waived under special circumstances. Please contact the UTRGV ScaleUp program for further details.
Guest Speaker
Fred Fern
CEO, Founder Churchill Management Group
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Hazardous waste Paint in liquid form Concrete Batteries & Motor Oil Brush/Tree Limbs
QUESTIONS? Contact Code Enforcement 956-216-5200
Jackson Square Event Center
In 2016, Churchill Management Group was ranked 2nd on Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisors.
It’s not about the money. The way you live matters more.
An Ed Sokolosky and Shane Sullivan Workshop Market Review Economic Updates Effects of “Brexit” What’s Leading the Way?
RSVP by October 3rd -Limited seating
CONTACT INFORMATION
956-216-7525
(956) 665-7535
[email protected]
terry.waldridge @iwa.unitedcp.com
UPCOMING COHORT (30 HR PRGRAM)
Thursdays, October 6*, 13*, 20; November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8, 15* 9 am—12 pm / UTRGV RAHC Rm 1.136.02 (Harlingen, TX) *9 am—4 pm on these dates.
Come Join Us in the “Hive” as we Celebrate Our
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY ART NIGHT
September 30, 2016 Cheesecake Fruit and Wine Will be served Door Prizes and lots of fun
Honey Bees 208 West Jackson Harlingen Texas 78550
Ed Sokoloaky and Shane Sullivan are independent contractors offering investment advisory services through United Capita Financial Advisers, LLC (“United Capital”) Securities offered through Girard Securities, Inc. (“Girard Securities”) a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Churchill Management Group, Girard Securities and United Capital are separate and unrelated companies.
H ARLINGEN M EDICAL C ENTER
6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
Saturday, November 12, 2016
November 2-6 2016
23rd Annual Entry Fees: • $300.00 Per Team • $100.00 Individual • Fees include Green Fees, Cart, Range Balls, Breakfast & Lunch
7:00 a.m. Registration & Check-In 8:00 a.m. Tee Off 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Long-billed Thrasher Toxostoma longirostre
Three Person Team (only one single digit handicap player per team) • Those entering as individuals will be placed in teams by the golf committee. • Tournament Awards: First, Second and Third Place, including Door Prizes and Trophies • First Hole in One Prize and Closest to the Pin Prizes
Hole in One Prize:
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
To register for the tournament, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Manny Chacon at (956) 365-1848 or
[email protected].
MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM COMPLEX 1204 FAIR PARK BLVD. • HARLINGEN, TEXAS 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 Alexis Alaniz
5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX
www.harlingenmedicalcenter.com
(956) 365-1000
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 Electric Power Company Nevill Business Machines Pena Eye Institute South Texas Independent School District Valley International Airport Valley Morning Star Wells Fargo Bank
SILVER PARTNERS AEP Texas Charlie Clark Nissan Church’s Chicken El Clavo Lumber 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 Robinson IT Consulting 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 Foundation Uhlhorn Family Partnerships Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
