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HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | Chamber Connect | August 25, 2014

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 This weekly newsletter is issued to 1,630 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
 

 
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TITANIUM PARTNERS

Valley Baptist Health System

Harlingen Medical Center

United Healthcare

City of Harlingen

 

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
Muniz Rio Grande Pharmacy, LLC

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   

 

 

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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.

 

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For any questions contact Shirley Bralley at 956.423.5440
WELCOME
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M E M B E R S

Plains Capital Bank
1010 S. Expressway 83
Harlingen, Texas

Designs by Aryk
320 A Utah Ave.
Weslaco, TX 

Is your business looking for a location to host monthly meetings?  
If so, contact Shirley Bralley, [email protected]
    
 Ambassadors, leading the business community 
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E V E N T S


 August 12-Sept.1: 

American Military Support Donation Collection


 August 26: 

Jameson Tasting at Colletti's
 

August 27: 

 

September 4:

RGV, Beyond Arts & More After Hours Mixer 


September 10: 

For more information about upcoming Chamber and community events visit www.harlingen.com.
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 Ribbon Cuttings
&
Groundbreakings

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
Monday, Sept. 8
8:30 a.m.

Advill Air Conditioning
Friday, Sept. 12 - 9:00 a.m.
1034 Morgan Blvd.

 
Is your business looking for a location to host monthly meetings?  
If so, Please contact Shirley Bralley, [email protected].
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complete job description(s).
 
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Thought of the day:

"In a balanced organization, working towards a common objective, there is success."

-T.L. Scrutton

 
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For your convenience, the Chamber accepts credit card payments over the phone!   
 
 
Leadership Harlingen Orientation Mixer
The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
This Thursday, August 28, 2014
5:45 p.m.

All Leadership Harlingen Allumni are Invited!


Please contact Katie Murphy for more details at 956-423-5440.



 
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Brans and Boasts   
STEPHANIE SOKOLOSKY APPOINTED TO COUNCIL ON AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Stephanie Sokolosky of Harlingen is a board certified behavior analyst and founder of S&S Behavioral Consultants. She received a master's degree in art therapy and creativity development from the Pratt Institute and a Doctorate of Special Education from Texas Tech University. Sokolosky has also been reappointed to the council.


ULA Builds Rockets in Harlingen


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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.