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Barracuda Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting

Barracuda Sports Center together with the Pharr Chamber of Commerce
cordially invite you to a Ribbon Cutting at  1405 Kennedy St. (Nolana
& Jackson behind Stripes) in Pharr, Texas on Saturday, June 18th, from
11:00a.m. to 12:00 noon. Open house all afternoon.

For more information, call the Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956) 787-1481.

Weslaco Chamber Lunch & Learn/MIXER

Info On The Web Chamber Page Download | Community News | Chamber News  Follow Us on Twitter | Watch Us on Youtube | Follow Us on Facebook Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce E-News   Greetings!     The chamber is working on upcoming events that give you the opportunity to network and meet the new members who join your chamber of commerce.  Take advantage of all we have to offer you!

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce 301 W. Railroad St., Weslaco, TX  78596 (956) 968-2102 office  (956) 968-6451 fax www.weslaco.com

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce | 301 W. Railroad St. | Weslaco | TX | 78596

Pharr Mayor's all America City Golf Tournament

Pharr Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events Attention Chamber Members:    3rd Annual Mayor's All America City Golf Tournament is just a swing away!  Saturday, July 24th 2010 at Tierra Del Sol. Don't miss out on  Hole in One Opportunities to win a round trip to Hawaii, $10,000 Cash Prize, Frank Smith Toyota 2010 Year Model Vehicle, Clark Knapp Honda 2010 Year Model Vehicle and more!   For more information, call the Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956) 787-1481.   Sincerely,   Joseph Tamez Pharr Chamber of Commerce

Pharr Chamber of Commerce | 308 W. Park St. | Pharr | TX | 78577

Lone Star National Bank Pharr Branch Ribbon Cutting

Lone Star National Bank Pharr Branch Ribbon Cutting The Board of Directors of Lone Star National Bank together with the Pharr Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to the Pharr Branch Ribbon Cutting at 206 W. Ferguson in Pharr, Texas on Tuesday, June 22, from 10:30a.m. to 12:00 noon. Refreshments will be served.   For more information, call the Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956) 787-1481. About Us The Pharr Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business people united to promote commercial enterprise, enhance community image and imprive quality of life..   Contact Us Pharr Chamber of Commerce 308 W. Park St. Pharr, Texas 78577 (956)787-1481 www.pharrchamber.com   Keeping you connected, active and involved... now when you need it most. Join our growing network today!

Pharr Chamber of Commerce | 308 W. Park St. | Pharr | TX | 78577

Hidalgo County Democratic Party Event for Bill White

PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT! JOIN US for Bill White University.   Become a part of our team to move Texas forward -- sign up now to attend BWU in McAllen. Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hampton Inn and Suites (Lone Star room) 300 West Nolana Loop Pharr, TX 78577 For a special invitation and overview of BWU from Bill White, click below to view the video and sign up: CLICK HERE FOR SIGN UP   This one-day training session is designed for supporters who want to get more involved in our campaign. At BWU you will: ... get the inside scoop on our campaign strategy across the state. ... learn how to lead a grassroots movement in your community, by becoming a precinct captain (organizing your precinct), block captain (organizing your direct neighbors) or a volunteer. ... spread the word about Bill White. ... explore deputy field organizer opportunities (This opportunity does require an application and attendance at part 2 of the training) With the help of supporters like you, we can make Texas a place where our kids and our grandkids will thrive. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 19th at 10 a.m.!

Hidalgo County Democratic Party | 305 (B) N. Shary Rd. | Mission | TX | 78572

Disaster Preparedness Meeting Tonight

Disaster Preparedness meeting   Please don't forget the Disaster Preparedness Meeting, conducted by Dr. Dorothy Nesmith, tonight   Monday, June 14th Harlingen Public Library 6-8 pm.   Tonight Dorothy will discuss WATER, when the normal supply is lost in a disaster.

Rio Grande Valley Tea Parties | 5111 N. 10th, #298 | McAllen | TX | 78504

New Veteran Caregiver Bill Signed Into Law

UPDATE: New Veteran Caregiver Benefits Signed Into Law Dear Friend, I am proud to announce that a landmark veteran caregiver bill passed by Congress this April has been signed into law. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act will provide support services to family and other caregivers of all veterans, including assistance for caregivers living with severely wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. The act will create two distinct caregiver programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs, one for caregivers of all veterans and one specifically designed for those supporting Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Caregivers are defined as family members of veterans or non-family members who live with a veteran. Training, education, counseling, mental health services, lodging, financial assistance and subsistence payments for accompanying veterans on medical care visits will be provided to qualifying caregivers as a result of this legislation. It is important that we help the men and women in our troops, those who stand by them, as well as our veterans. These caregiver benefits are vitally needed and well-deserved. We would not have been able to do this without the support of a broad coalition of veterans groups including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS, Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Wounded Warriors Project and the National Military Family Association. Once established by the Department of Veteran Affairs, these caregiver benefit programs will no doubt assist our military and veteran families across the country. As always, you are welcome to visit my website at www.cuellar.house.gov/welcome  where you can find information on the latest news from Congress and throughout our Congressional District.   Sincerely, Henry Cuellar, Ph. D U.S. Congressman District 28 Texas

You're Invited to Watch FIFA World Cup at the Mission Chamber!

Come Join Us!   Join us for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Inauguration Game South Africa vs. Mexico.  Game will be shown on all 4 screens.   FREE taquitos and coffee, while supplies last.    Friday, June 11, 2010 8:00 AM Mayor Norberto Salinas Conference Center (The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce) 202 W. Tom Landry Mission, TX 78572 Map The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is a trusted business organization working for the development and voice of business success in Mission. We provide opportunities for all businesses and individuals who invest in the Mission community. Our goal is to keep Mission a healthy, thriving community with an exceptional quality.   We invite you to join us today and help build a sound foundation to support the economic momentum in Mission!

Social Media Camp McAllen to be Held at Cine El Rey

The Rio Grande Valley chapter of Social Media Club is organizing the first ever Social Media Camp in the RGV. The event will be held August 14, 2010 at the historic Cine El Rey.

Attendance to Social Media Camp McAllen is completely free for attendees.

NURSE ASSOCIATIONS ENDORSE REP. VERONICA GONZALES

 

 

June 8, 2010

 

Contact: Ricardo Lopez-Guerra

               (956) 212-8950

 

PRESS RELEASE: NURSE ASSOCIATIONS ENDORSE REPRESENTATIVE VERONICA GONZALES

 

AUSTIN—Rep. Veronica Gonzales has earned the endorsement of the Texas RN/APC PAC, which includes several nurses' organizations, lengthening the list of Gonzales' supporters in Texas' health care community.

 

"Through my position on the House Public Health Committee during the past two sessions, I have learned so much about the nursing profession and the role nurses play on the front line of medicine. I am proud to have worked with and for nurses in Texas and am honored by this endorsement," Representative Gonzales said.

 

The Texas RN/APC is political action committee (PAC) of the Texas Nurses Association, the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice and the Texas Nurse Practitioners.  Other health care PACs that have endorsed Gonzales include the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Hospital Association.

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Pharr Chamber Breakfast Before Business New Member Orientation

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Breakfast Before Business New Member Orientation Thursday   7:30a.m - 9:00a.m. June 10th 2010     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Chamber Members of the Pharr Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend Breakfast Before Business New Member Orientation on Thursday, June 10th 2010 from 7:30a.m. to 9:00a.m.   This event is designed to get new Chamber Members acquainted with the Pharr Chamber staff and learn about the value of their membership benefits and services as well as getting a better understanding of why the Pharr Chamber is so important to the success of their organization.  The Pharr Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting commercial enterprise, enhancing community image and improving the quality of life. Guest Speaker is Jerry Medina of Aviso Media Group.   For more information, call Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956) 787-1481.  About Us Pharr Chamber of Commerce 308 W. Park Pharr, TX 78577 (956)787-1481 www.pharrchamber.com

Pharr Chamber of Commerce | 308 W. Park St. | Pharr | TX | 78577

Pharr Chamber Wage and Hour Seminar

Wage and Hour Seminar Wednesday, June 9th 2010 Dear Chamber Members:   Wage and Hour Seminar for Small Business Employers to be held Wednesday, June 9th 2010 from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Pharr Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. Topics to be discussed are Applicablity of Federal Labor Laws, Record Keeping Requirements, Minimum Wage, Overtime Requirements and a Question and Answer session.  Hosted by the University of Texas Pan American Small Business Development Center.   For more information or special accomodations, call the Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956) 787-1481.   Sincerely,   Pamela Dougherty, Membership Services/Marketing Director Pharr Chamber of Commerce   About US Keeping you connected, active and involved.. now when you need it most.   Pharr Chamber of Commerce 308 W. Park Pharr, Texas 78577  (956)787-1481 www.pharrchamber.com

Pharr Chamber of Commerce | 308 W. Park St. | Pharr | TX | 78577

What's Happening at the Weslaco Chamber

Info On The Web Chamber Page Download | Community News | Chamber News  Follow Us on Twitter | Watch Us on Youtube | Follow Us on Facebook Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce E-News   Greetings!     The chamber is working on upcoming projects that give you the opportunity to network and meet the new members who join your chamber of commerce.  Take advantage of all we have to offer you!

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce 301 W. Railroad St., Weslaco, TX  78596 (956) 968-2102 office  (956) 968-6451 fax www.weslaco.com

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce | 301 W. Railroad St. | Weslaco | TX | 78596

Pharr Chamber Wage and Hour Seminar

Wage and Hour Seminar Wednesday, June 9th 2010 Dear Chamber Members:   Wage and Hour Seminar for Small Business Employers to be held Wednesday, June 9th 2010 from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Pharr Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. Topics to be discussed are Applicablity of Federal Labor Laws, Record Keeping Requirements, Minimum Wage, Overtime Requirements and a Question and Answer session.  Hosted by the University of Texas Pan American Small Business Development Center.   For more information or special accomodations, call the Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956) 787-1481.   Sincerely,   Pamela Dougherty, Membership Services/Marketing Director Pharr Chamber of Commerce   About US Keeping you connected, active and involved.. now when you need it most.   Pharr Chamber of Commerce 308 W. Park Pharr, Texas 78577  (956)787-1481 www.pharrchamber.com

Pharr Chamber of Commerce | 308 W. Park St. | Pharr | TX | 78577

Breakfast Before Business. New Pharr Chamber Member Orientation

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Breakfast Before Business New Member Orientation Thursday   7:30a.m - 9:00a.m. June 10th 2010     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Chamber Members of the Pharr Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend Breakfast Before Business New Member Orientation on Thursday, June 10th 2010 from 7:30a.m. to 9:00a.m.   This event is designed to get new Chamber Members acquainted with the Pharr Chamber staff and learn about the value of their membership benefits and services as well as getting a better understanding of why the Pharr Chamber is so important to the success of their organization.  The Pharr Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting commercial enterprise, enhancing community image and improving the quality of life. Guest Speaker is Jerry Medina of Aviso Media Group.   For more information, call Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956) 787-1481.  About Us Pharr Chamber of Commerce 308 W. Park Pharr, TX 78577 (956)787-1481 www.pharrchamber.com

Pharr Chamber of Commerce | 308 W. Park St. | Pharr | TX | 78577