HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ¦ Chamber Connect ¦ April 4, 2016
Dear Valued Chamber Member, Synergos Media has been honored with the privilege of being the official publisher of the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce 2016 Relocation & Business Directory. This directory will be a tool for individuals and investors looking to call Harlingen their home for families and business alike. We are designing it to be a full-size, full-color and glossy magazine. Content will include images depicting life in Harlingen, editorial and feature stories highlighting points of interest, economic development, local education and demographics. Just to name a few. This is the official magazine of the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce. On exciting new feature of this year’s guide is a center-fold pull-away map, for ease of use. As well as a digital flipping book with interactive links to advertisers and listings, for those who choose the upgrade. Whether you are a small business or large corporation, you will want to be feature in the Relocation & Business Guide. Don’t delay in reserving your advertising space. Contact fellow chamber member, Lindslee Brunson, to secure your space. Positions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The directory will be distributed through the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce June 2016. Should you have any questions regarding the publication, please email at [email protected]. Or call Lindslee at 361-879-5930 for details. On behalf of the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce & Synergos Media we thank you for your support and look forward to producing a top-notch product as a service, a guide and a tool.
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2016 Relocation & Business GuideHARLINGEN, TEXAS
Synergos Media is honored to be the official publisher for the 2016 Relocation and Business Guide for the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce.
This directory will be a tool for individuals and investors looking to call Harlingen their home, for families and businesses alike. Highlighting points of interest, economic development, local education and the demographics of Harlingen. Just to name a few.
This year’s full color magazine will feature a pull-away map in the center of the magazine, for ease of use. A digital flipping book with interactive links to advertisers and listings, for those who choose the upgrade.
There are several size ads available, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
ADVERTISING RATES:Full Page: $1,875Half Page: $950Quarter Page: $500Eighth Page: $250PRIME POSITIONS:Back Cover: $2,500Inside Front/Back Cover: $2,000 ea.Page 3: $2,000Map Front/Back Cover: $2,000 ea.Map Inside Font/Back Cover: $2,000 ea.UPGRADE OPTIONS:Listing on Map: $100Business card-size ad on map: $250Interactive link on digital flip book: $100
For more information, please contact Lindslee Brunson with Synergos Media.
Lindslee BrunsonSynergos Media
361.879.5930P.O. Box 28
Fulton, TX [email protected]
Publication Date: June 2016Ad Copy & Space Reservation Deadline: April 30
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SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016 8:00 a.m. (Shotgun Start)
Onsite Registration 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
TREASURE HILLS GOLF COURSE 3009 N Augusta National Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550
3 PERSON SCRAMBLE
One (1) Single Digit Player Per Team Maximum Individual HDCP (30), Total Team HDCP Divided by Five (5)
ENTRY FEE: $80 PER PLAYER
Includes Green Fees, Cart, Food and Beverages Tiger Drive on #8, Nicklaus Putt on #13
Two (2) Mulligans, $5.00 Per Mulligan, Per Side Per Player on Greens Only
First Annual Golf Classic
HOLE IN ONE PRIZE
TEAM CASH PRIZES 1st Place: $900 2nd Place: $600 3rd Place: $300
Registration and Information at the Pro Shop (956) 425-1700 or ERIC GARZA at (956) 551-0155. All handicaps will be verified.
Prize Money is based on a minimum of 15 Teams.
2016 F-150 (Hole #17, Men and Women Blue Tees,
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Kona Ice Now Serving Harlingen
Mobile Franchise Pulls into Harlingen; Local Entrepreneurial Couple Commits to Giving Back to Community Schools, Teams and Organizations
HARLINGEN, TEXAS – Bringing tropical tunes and cups of shaved ice everywhere it stops, Kona Ice is introducing Harlingen to its distinctive blend of entertainment and gourmet frozen treats. The Kona Ice experience is unlike any other in the area.
“The communities’ first taste of our cool treats and colorful truck will keep them coming back for more,” said Jacob, the local resident and entrepreneur who teamed up with his wife Cris to shift good times into overdrive in Harlingen with the launch of their new mobile franchise. “It will only be a matter of time before our Kona truck captures the hearts, minds and taste buds of the neighborhoods we serve.”
Kona Ice’s escape from the ordinary begins as the sounds of tropical calypso music fills the air at each event and group gathering. The fun continues as all in attendance get their overflowing cups of freshly shaved ice and then help themselves to any of the
ten tastes on the truck’s Flavorwave™ (an interactive dispensing system in which individuals select from one or more of the flavors to pour over their fluffy snow) or the additional 20-plus flavors and 500 different combinations available.
“It’s an opportunity to enjoy a unique, tropical treat,” added Cris. “For a couple dollars you can experience the excitement of the truck, flavor your own Kona Ice, donate to an organization you care about, and kick back for a few minutes enjoying the sounds of the tropics. It’s an escape that everyone can enjoy.”
Equally as appealing about the launch of Kona Ice of Harlingen is its philanthropic commitment to the communities it serves. The Valdez’s are continuing the mobile franchise’s tradition of donating thousands of dollars each year to local school groups, teams and community organizations. As they book events with these groups, they pledge to give back a percentage of the proceeds from each stop. Nationwide, Kona Ice has donated more than $35 million dollars to community-based organizations since the launch in June 2007.
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Come and enjoy the excitement of learning Spanish by immersing in six 8-hour courses for 3 weekends.
Classes will take place at the Language Institute in Brownsville (Resaca Plaza, 1601 E. Price Road, Suite “E.”)
on these dates:Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9
Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23REGISTER ONLINE AT UTRGV.EDU/LI
Cost of attendance is $450.00For more information, please contact our office at
(956) 882-4178 or (956) 882-4180.
business after hours mixercourtyard marriottThursday, April 21 2016
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.1725 W. Fillmore Ave.
Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78550
2016 annual golf tournament
Friday, May 13, 201612:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Harlingen Country Club5500 El Camino RealHarlingen, TX 78552
2016 candidates forum
Tuesday, April 26, 20165:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
HCISD Administration Building407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
2016 prime time business expo
Thursday, June 16, 201612 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Casa de Amistad1204 Fair Park Blvd.Harlingen, TX 78550
Join us for theOur Lady of the Lake University - Rio Grande Valley
Psychology and Criminology/Criminal JusticeInformation Session & Family Picnic
Saturday, April 910 a.m-2 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake University-RGV
Tour campus, meet our faculty and current students and enjoy a family picnic.
Learn more about our programs in psychology and criminal justiceSave $35 on the application fee – receive a fee waiver code
Enjoy entertainment and refreshments for the whole family
The Women’s Business Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration under cooperative agreement No. SBAHQ-12-W-0050. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons
with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Yirla Gonzalez Nolan at [email protected] or call (956) 380-2800.
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This networking and educational opportunity is made possible through the
generosity of Grindstone Coworking and the SCI Women's Business Center.
Plant the seed. Grow your Network. blossom your business.Join us on May 24th for PeopleSpring,
a FREE networking, leadership, and women’s luncheon event designed to help you meet fellow
female entrepreneurs.Starting a small business is hard, especially as a woman. PeopleSpring, a one-day networking, leadership, and women’s luncheon event, is designed to help you meet fellow female entrepreneurs.
Together we can forge new relationships, learn about financing opportunities, and learn from successful women small business owners in our community.
May 24th
11:30am-1:00pm
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506 W University Dr. Ste A
Edinburg, TX
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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:__________________________________________________________________________
Agency:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________________________________________
Contact Number:__________________________________________________________________
Registration Fee: $25 Must be registered to attend
Checks made payable to Family Crisis Center, Inc. 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
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.
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
Group Discounts with 5 or more people $ 130 Early Bird ticket until April 1, 2016 $ 150 After April 1, 2016 Catered Lunch Included
Bert Ogden Harlingen Auto Plaza Bill Guthrie Sports, Inc. Gillman Auto GroupFrost BankHarlingen Economic Devel-opment Corp.MacPherson’s Medical Supply McCullough & McCullough Attorney’s at Law
MOOD: South TexasNolan Perez, MD Gastroenterology
Port of Harlingen AuthorityRGV Credit Union
Salinas, Allen & Schmitt, LLPSecurity Service Federal Credit
UnionTexas Regional Bank
Uhlhorn Family PartnershipsValley Baptist Legacy Foundation
BRONZE PARTNERS
GOLD PARTNERSAloe LaboratoriesAmerican Leather
Clermont LLCDish Network
Hino Gas Sales, Inc. Nevill Business Machines
Pena Eye InstituteSouth Texas Independent School District
Valley International Airport Valley Morning Star
Wells Fargo Bank
SILVER PARTNERSAEP Texas
Church’s ChickenFarmer’s Insurance - Jose Davila Agency
IBC BankJanine Marie Photography
Linda Trevino Burke, D.D.S.Lone Star National Bank
Muniz Rio Grande Pharmacy, LLCPlains Capital Bank
Platinum Surgery CenterQualfon
Shepard Walton King Insurance GroupTexas Gas Service
United Capital Financial Life ManagementUnited Launch Alliance
TITANIUM PARTNERSCity of Harlingen
Harlingen Medical CenterValley Baptist Health System
PLATINUM PARTNERSBoggus Ford
First Community BankLong Chilton, LLP
Submit Your Event Online at www.harlingen.comor Email Jennifer Crist at [email protected]
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Board of Directors
Ricky LealChairman
Frank EspinozaImmediate Past Chair
Michael AllexChair-Elect
Josh Fields Secretary
Brenda IvoryTreasurer
Rick Ledesma
Lupe Gonzales
Daniel Listi
Ed Sokolosky
Eric Ziehe
Traci Gonzalez
Tre Peacock
Chamber
Chamber Staff
Chris GonzalesVanessa Camacho
Febe ZepedaJennifer Crist
Emily GonzalezDanielle Pacheco
MONDAY
Documentary screening: The Chicano Collection La Colleccion Chicana by Melissa Richardson BanksLRC Orientation Room10:10-11:05 a.m.
Guest Speaker Lecture on Chicano Civil Rights MusicLRC Orientation Room 11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
TUESDAY
Artist’s Forum- Chicano Themes in Writing/Art/MusicLRC Orientation Room9:35-11 a.m.
Exclusive Screening of Latino Americans Episode 5: Prejudice and PrideW-1356:30-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Manuel Medrano Presentation on Americo ParedesW-135A9:05-10:00 a.m.10:10-11:05 a.m.
Insight Poetry Reading LRC Orientation Room 12:00-1 p.m.
Evening Movie: Cesar ChavezLRC Orientation Room5:30-7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
TSTC Talks- Student/Faculty presentations on Chicano InfluencesLRC Orientation Room8-9:25 a.m. - Digital Stories on Religion and Culture9:35-11 a.m.- Chicano Leaders11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. - Stencil Workshop
tstc.edu
For special accomodations please contact the Office of Student Lifeat 956-364-4524 one week prior to the event.
The Strength& Pride ofChicanosHumanitiesSymposiumApril 4-7
Join us for a week-long introspective of the legacy, the present and the future of the Chicano community.
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For special accomodations please contact the Office of Student Lifeat 956-364-4524 one week prior to the event.
Latino AmericansEpisode 5:
April 5 at 6:30 p.m.Technology Building
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W-135
Prejudice and Pride