HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | Chamber Connect | June 9, 2014

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This weekly is issued to 1,457 members. If interested contact Shirley Bralley at 956.423.5440.

Board of Directors

Michael Allex

Dr. Linda T. Burke, Chairman

Nick Chandra

Carlos Cuellar, Immediate Past Chair

Frank Espinoza, Chair-Elect

Josh Fields

Lyle Garza, Secretary

Lupe Gonzales

Brenda Ivory

Ricky Leal, Treasurer

Matt Stone

Sue Ann Taubert

TITANIUM PARTNERS

Valley Baptist Health System

Harlingen Medical Center

United Healthcare

PLATINUM PARTNERS

Boggus Ford

First Community Bank

Long Chilton, LLP

GOLD PARTNERS

Aloe Laboratories

Clermont, L.L.C.

Hino Gas Sales, Inc.

Nevill Business Machines

Pena Eye Institute

Valley Morning Star

SILVER PARTNERS

AEP Texas

Gignac and Associates

IBC Bank

Linda Trevino Burke, D.D.S.

Lone Star National Bank

Janine Marie Photography

Platinum Surgery Center

Salinas, Allen & Schmitt, L.L.P.

Shepard Walton King Insurance Group

Texas Gas Service

United Launch Alliance

Valhaven Wealth

BRONZE PARTNERS

Bert Ogden Harlingen Auto Plaza

Bill Guthrie Sports

Card Investment Group, Inc.

Documation

Gillman Auto Group

Frost Bank

Halff Associates, Inc.

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

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Taglerock Technologies, LLC

Texas Regional Bank

Uhlhorn Family Partnerships

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation

Valley International Airport

Chamber members can go for the

Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or even Titanium. Chamber members can enhance the value of their membership by signing up for one of these additional membership levels.

For more information on the benefits of upgrading to the Partner Plus Program, contact the Chamber at 956.423.5440.

AMBASSADORS RECOGNIZED

The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors hosted an Ambassador Appreciation Reception to honor its on-going volunteer program Thursday, June 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber Ambassador program is a way for existing members to increase their business's exposure while representing the Chamber. You'll most commonly see Ambassadors welcoming new businesses and helping existing business celebrate milestones at ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings. They also serve as greeters and hosts for appropriate occasions and events throughout the year, attending and hosting Chamber events, which include: Business After Hours, Network Express, Lunch & Learns and other Chamber special events, receptions and meetings.

WELCOME

M E M B E R S

Treasure Hills Residential Care Home

2202 S 23rd Street
Harlingen, Texas 78550

The Bible Book Store
121 N 1st St
Harlingen, Texas 78550

La Copa Inn, Mercedes
4701 E Expressway 83
Mercedes, Texas 78570

Ribbon

R I B B O N C U T T I N G

Harlingen Rotary Bark Park

June 20, 2014 | 1:30 p.m.

Victor Park | 1601 S M St

Harlingen, Texas 78550

Is your business looking for a location to host monthly meetings?

If so, contact Shirley Bralley, sbralley@harlingen.com

Ambassadors, leading the business community

INTRODUCING MEMBER HOT DEALS

Click on the Banner Ad Below to Claim your deal today!

If you have a HOT DEAL to offer, Make a post on your MICRO-SITE: HOT DEAL section.

For any questions contact Shirley Bralley at 956.423.5440

Get in the Know

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MAKE SURE YOUR BUSINESS LIKES US ON FACEBOOK!

Follow the Chamber @harlingencofc on Twitter

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complete job description(s).

Now Hiring

Edible Arrangements

Spa LaPosada & Merle Norman Cosmetics

"Successful organizations make habits of things others don't like to do, or

don't find time to do."

Don House

"HIRING THE BEST"

Presented by: Irma Pye

Sr. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Valley Baptist Health System

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 | Noon

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When your business receives an award or

special recognition, don't be shy...

Send us the information so we can "brag on you."

Submit your information to Jaclyn Garza, Communications Manager at 956.423.5440 or jgarza@harlingen.com

If you'd like to display brochures and business cards for your business, feel free to leave a few at the Chamber Lobby.

2014 First Bale Auction & Scholarship Fundraiser

Sponsorship & Cotton Committee Donation Opportunities were mailed out on June 4, 2014. Look out for your packets which should be coming in early this week. For any questions contact, Sarah Trolinger at 956.423.5440.

For your convenience, the Chamber accepts credit card payments over the phone!

E V E N T S

June 13: Business Marketing: Social Media for Small Business

June 14: Hero FC, Best of the Best II
June 14: "Blues on the Hill"
June 18: Lunch & Learn
June 25: Buenos Dias
June 28: Harlingen Medical Center & TSTC Community Health Walk/ Run
July4-5: City of Harlingen Freedom Fest
July 16-20: God Spell
July 26: Youth Ping-Pong Tournament
August 9: Back to School Block Party

For more information about upcoming Chamber and

community events visit www.harlingen.com.

Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon for the following ChamberConnect.

Please e-mail your information in text or pdf format to jgarza@harlingen.com

For more information contact Jaclyn Garza, Communications Manager, 956.423.5440

Chamber Mission

To promote, advocate and support all businesses in our community through member services.

Chamber Vision

The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce will be the advocate for all businesses,
promoting economic prosperity and growth for the community.

Support. Promote. Protect. Business.