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A Word from the Pharr Chamber of Commerce President

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Dear Chamber Members & Community Partners: 

In an effort to keep you informed and educated on issues that may be affecting the way you do business or carry on with your current quality of life, I want to personally invite you to attend some very special and important meetings/sessions that will be taking place, starting this Saturday, December 5th.
 
We will continue to work closely with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to bring you the latest in training to keep your private business "alive and kicking".  You may contact the SBDC at (956) 292-7535 or visit their website,www.utpa.edu/sbdc for complete information.
 
We will continue to partner with organizations, such as the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO) to keep you "in the loop" with future transportation and mobility projects. Don't let a new project catch you by surprise after completion. Get involved today! Your opinion matters during Public Meetings. You may contact the HCMPO at (956) 969-5778; info@hcmpo.org or visit their website, www.hcmpo.orgfor complete information.
 
We will begin to work closer with Congressman Cuellar's office and other local Elected Officials to keep you abreast of legislative issues and concerns that may affect your industry. "Stay sharp" and educate yourself. You may contact your local representative at (956) 631-4826 or visit the website,www.cuellar.house.gov for complete information.
 
Again, I invite you to come be part of all that's going on in our community. Remember, were all about keeping you connected, active and involved...now when you need it most! Let us know how we're doing and visit our new website,www.pharrchamber.com
 
Moving forward,
 
Luis A. Bazán
President & CEO
WHAT:
FREE Foreclosure Workshop 
 
WHEN:
Saturday, December 5th
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 
WHERE: 
South Texas College
Pecan Campus - Building H
3201 W. Pecan Blvd, McAllen 
Brought to you by the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar and the Texas Foreclosure Prevention Task Force.
WHAT:
Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update Public Meeting 
 
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 8th
Begins at 5:30 PM 
 
WHERE:
Pharr City Hall
Commission Chambers - 2nd Floor
118. S. Cage Blvd, Pharr 
Brought to you by the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization and the City of Pharr.
 
WHAT:
FREE Contracting Business Certifications Seminar 
 
WHEN:
Wednesday, December 9th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
WHERE:
Pharr Chamber - Conference Room
308 W. Park
 
Brought to you by the Pharr Chamber, the Small Business Development Center and Rio South Texas Regional PTAC. 

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