The Nacogdoches County Chamber Fourth Friday Luncheon moves to the third Friday on May 18 and dodges Memorial Day weekend. The meeting is noon to 1 p.m. in the Hotel Fredonia Convention Center, and the program is “Targeting the Hispanic Market” presented Marcela Coe, professional liaison with Hospice of East Texas and chamber vice chair of Membership Services. Gold sponsor is Halls, Johnson, McLemore, Redfield & Rodrigues.
In addition to the luncheon presentation, exhibits by locally Hispanic-owned businesses will be open from 11:30 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Translators will be available to bridge any communication gaps so that valuable relationships can be established.
“All from the business community should take advantage of this opportunity to make new contacts, learn more about the growing Hispanic population in Nacogdoches and how to best serve these consumers,” Coe said.
Coe was born and raised in Mexico. She moved to Houston soon after collage and fell in love with Texas. She worked for Men’s Wearhouse for seven years as director of Marketing and Business Development. She volunteers as treasurer for TJR PTA, cub den leader for Pack 161, and she is an active member of FirstUnitedMethodistChurch.
The luncheon serves as the chamber’s monthly membership meeting. Attendee registration is required by May 17. Please call 936-560-5533, or find a secure pay online option available in the Hot News section at nacogdoches.org. Lunch is $16.
All attending may enter the $50 drawing, and all Chamber members are entered in a $250 drawing, but you must be present to win. Drawings sponsored by First Bank & Trust East Texas.
Hispanic-owned business exhibits include:
Casa Del Vaquero
Complete Fleet Auto Sales
Diamante Hair Salon
Eli Moving Service
Farmers Insurance
G & I Auto Detail Plus
Herbalife
Hope Class
Jabberjam Wireless (DBA Cellular One)
Joyeria Macias
La Michoacana
Martinez Tree Service
Novedades Morelos
Rodzilla Graphics
Silver Lion Photography
Tabernaculo De Vida
Tahitian Noni International
Taquitos La Pasadita
