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Edinburg – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host its Public Affairs Luncheon on Thursday, October 16th at the Echo Hotel & Conference Center, 1903 S. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. The topic will be a legislative update. Highlights include a 2013-2014 Legislative Session Wrap Up; looking ahead to 2015 Legislative slate. The legislative update will be presented by Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa’, State Representative Terry Canales, and State Representative Bobby Guerra.
Dr. René Gutiérrez has served as Superintendent of Schools for the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District since June 2009. Dr. Gutiérrez was named the South Texas Region One Superintendent of the Year for 2012 and was also recognized as one of the top five superintendents in Texas for 2012The Public Affairs Luncheons are an initiative introduced in 2006, and since then have featured popular topics with speakers that cover important community and legislative issues. The vision is to inform, involve and educate chamber members and civic leaders. The event also allows business professionals to meet, network and create opportunities for the companies they represent. Cost to attend the luncheon is $12 per person or $125 for a table of 8, and includes a hot lunch, beverage and dessert.
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP for their generous sponsorship. For 38 years Linebarger Goggan has focused on government collections. The early decision to concentrate our energy and resources on delinquent tax collections in Texas led to successes that have elevated the firm from a “Texas firm” to the national stage. The firm is now a major player in public-sector collections, serving over 2,300 clients from offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. For more information or to make a reservation please call the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at 956-383-4974.
