HARLINGEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CHAMBER CONNECT | MARCH 21, 2017

Seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber at

956-423-5440 or online at www.business.harlingen/events

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Time:12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Location:The Chamber | 311 E. Tyler Ave.

Paying taxes isn’t fun! The IRS and our government have implemented laws that taxindividuals based on their type of income and amount of income.

Come learn how you can use IRS laws to maximize your ability to lower your taxes.

It’s Your Right to NOT PAY TAXES!

lunch&learnlunch&learn

Presented By:David Perez

Franchisee/Area DeveloperLiberty Tax Service

RIBBON CUTTINGS UPCOMING EVENTS

Dr. Stoll 40th Business AnniversaryFriday, July 7, 20175:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

822 E. Harrison Ave.Harlingen, TX 78550

16TH ANNUALCHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, May 12, 2017Starts at 11 a.m.

Harlingen Country Club5500 El Camino RealHarlingen, TX 78552

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT MIXERTuesday, April 25, 2017

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Jackson Square Events Center

301 E. Jackson Ave.Harlingen, TX 78550

New Wastewater Treatment Plant #2Thursday, March 30, 2017

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.504 S. 54th St.

Harlingen, TX 78550

LUNCH & LEARNPRESENTED BY: LIBERTY TAX SERVICE

Wednesday, March 22, 201712 p.m. - 1 p.m.311 E. Tyler Ave.

Harlingen, TX 78550

City of Los IndiosFree Trade Bridge Inspection Facility

Friday, March 24, 20179:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

FM 509Los Indios, TX

Maggie’s House Cardinal JROTCService Learning ProjectSaturday, March 25, 2017

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.1390 W. Expressway 83.

San Benito, TX 78586

COME OUT AND DISCOVER WHAT THE CHAMBER HAS TO OFFER!DOOR PRIZES, FOOD & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

For more information, call (956) 423-5440 or visit www.harlingen.com

TUES. APRIL 25TH | 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.JACKSON SQUARE EVENTS CENTER | 301 E. JACKSON AVE.

Valley Haven, Inc.Thursday, April 27, 2017

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.5501 W. Business 83Harlingen, TX 78552

To register, visit www.texasworkforce.org/tbc or for more information call 512-463-6389.

Hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers

TBCTexas Business ConferencesEmployment Law Update

BrownsvilleMarch 24, 2017Fort Brown Memorial CenterJacob Brown Auditorium 600 International BlvdBrownsville, Texas 78520

Registration: 7:30-8:30 a.m.Conference: 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Friday)

$125 – includes all materials

Continuing Education Credit available for: CPAs, Attorneys, HR Professionals (SHRM,MCLE & HCRI). General Professional Credit is also available.

For employers, HR professionals, business owners, and anyone who manages employees.

Hear from the state’s preeminent employment law attorneys.

Seminar Topics:• Texas Employment Law and Hiring Legally• Federal and Texas Wage and Hour Law• Unemployment Claims and Appeals• Independent Contractors• Employee Policy Handbooks• Drug Testing• Workplace Privacy Issues• Background Checks and Social Media

Chamber Board of Directors:Michael Allex | Chairman Ricky Leal | Immediate Past ChairJosh Fields | Chair-ElectBrenda Ivory | SecretaryRick Ledesma | TreasurerDr. Stella GarciaLupe GonzalesDaniel ListiEd SokoloskyFrancisco CastellanosEric ZieheTraci GonzalezTre Peacock

Chamber Staff:Chris GonzalesVanessa CamachoJennifer CristEmily GonzalezAlexis AlanizBrianna Ponce

TITANIUM PARTNERSBoggus FordCity of HarlingenHarlingen Medical CenterValley Baptist Health System

PLATINUM PARTNERSFirst Community BankCarr Riggs & Ingram CPAs & Advisors

GOLD PARTNERSAloe LaboratoriesAmerican LeatherBBVA Compass BankClermont LLCDish NetworkHino Electric Power CompanyNevill Business MachinesPena Eye InstituteSouth Texas Independent School DistrictValley International Airport Valley Morning StarWells Fargo Bank

SILVER PARTNERSAEP TexasCharlie Clark NissanChurch’s ChickenEl Clavo LumberFarmers Insurance - Daniel Martinez AgencyFarmers Insurance - Jose Davila AgencyFarmers Insurance - Norma VillarrealIBC BankJanine Marie PhotographyL&F DistributorsLinda Trevino Burke, D.D.S.Lone Star National BankMuniz Rio Grande Pharmacy, LLCPalms Behavioral Health CenterPlains Capital BankPlatinum Surgery CenterQualfonRobinson IT ConsultingShepard Walton King Insurance GroupTexas Gas ServiceUnited Capital Financial Life Management

BRONZE PARTNERSBert Ogden Harlingen Auto Plaza Bill Guthrie Sports, Inc. Gillman Auto GroupFrost BankHarlingen Economic Development Corp.International Assembly, Inc.McCullough & McCullough Attorney’s at Law MOOD: South TexasNolan Perez, MD GastroenterologyPort of Harlingen AuthorityRGV Credit Union Salinas, Allen & Schmitt, LLPSecurity Service Federal Credit UnionTexas Regional BankTSTC FoundationUhlhorn Family PartnershipsValley Baptist Legacy Foundation

MMA AT MMAMen’s Morning Adventure

at Marine Military Academy

You’re invited to ...

Zipline, Rappel & Tour theIwo Jima Monument!

For ALL men & boys 12 & up!

Men’s Morning Adventure Agenda

8:50 a.m. Meet event coordinator at Iwo Jima Monument parking lot9 a.m. Ziplining & Rappelling @ MMATower11:30 a.m. Tour of Iwo Jima MonumentNoon Lunch in Mess Hall (optional)»» Wear comfortable jeans or long shorts!

SIGN UP TODAYFOR THIS FREE EVENT!

Saturday, April 19 a.m. to Noon

Questions? Call or email. 956.421.9225

atkinson@MMA-TX.org

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Have an idea? Invented something? Think it is patentable? Inspired to start a business? Then don’t miss this workshop where you can get free advice from registered patent and

trademark attorneys and USPTO examiners who are volunteering their time to serve the community. Don’t

miss this great opportunity. Register now!

rganized by the collaboration of the USPTO, UTRGV and the State Bar of Texas IP Section.

ONE DAY, TWO EVENTS!JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HARLINGEN PRESENTS THE

AND THE HARLINGEN POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS

THE 5TH ANNUAL HARLINGEN

AREA AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

APRIL 8TH, 2017FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

KidFit from 8AM to 12PMAutism Awareness event 9AM to 12PM

KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS AT 7:45AM

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER FOR

KIDFIT & THE 1 MILE FUN RUN VISIT:WWW.JLHARLINGEN.ORG

AT LON C. HILL PARK(FAIR PARK)

To Whom It May Concern,

I have been selected for the 2017 Middle School Honors Performance Series. I am going to New York City this June for an amazing opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall with other selected Junior Finalists! The Middle School Honors Performance Series brings together exceptional middle school performers from the U.S., Canada, and select international schools. Junior Finalists have the opportunity to study under master conductors, work with other elite musicians and perform at Carnegie Hall. We spend a total of 5 days together in New York City. Here are some of the exciting activities that are planned:

Perform in the exclusive Honors Junior Performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, June 25, 2017

Work with master conductors and build your performing resume Attend a Broadway Show, see famous sites, and experience the excitement of New York City Celebrate your accomplishments at the Junior Finalist Celebration in Times Square Stay in the heart of Manhattan and rehearse with other accomplished Junior Finalists

In order to take part in this opportunity, I need to raise $2,000.00. Please help me by sponsoring a portion of my trip. Any contribution you could make would bring me that much closer to this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You may send your contribution to me at Christian Briones/Pamela Briones, 2221 W. Arbor Harlingen, TX 78552, or directly to the program at Honors Performance Series, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1504, New York, NY 10018.

Please call or email me if you have any questions or want to hear more about this really great learning opportunity. You can learn more about the program by visiting the website at www.honorsperformance.org. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Christian Briones

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