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Welcome to The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce |
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Tuesday, 29 August 2006 |
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The Victoria Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business membership organization comprised of over 1,200 businesses and professionals in the Victoria area dedicated to supporting a favorable business climate and enhancing the quality of life in the area. The vision of the Victoria Chamber is to be indispensable to the members we serve and our mission is to lead, empower and unite our business community. Join today and be a part of it!
To contact us: Victoria Chamber of Commerce
3404 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria, Texas 77901
(361) 573-5277 Office
(361) 573-5911 Fax
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New Chamber Magazine and Website Ready |
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Thursday, 18 December 2008 |
 The new Victoria Chamber of Commerce magazine, Images of Victoria, is ready and will be distribute very soon. For a sneak peek click on the magazine cover or go to www.imagesvictoria.com.
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Chamber Welcomes New Board Chair |
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Friday, 05 December 2008 |
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 Joseph Capers with J.C. Penney, was named the incoming Chairman of the Board for the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Capers replaces Jeff Lyon, who has held the position for the last year. Capers stated, "I'm happy to have this position because I'm in a city that's growing."
Police Chief Bruce Ure presented outgoing Chairman Jeff Lyon with a bicycle to replace one that was stolen from his home earlier this year. Ure and Lyon have been exchanging good natured email since the incident happened.
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Castro is Ambassador of the Year |
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Friday, 05 December 2008 |
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 Lola Castro was named the Victoria Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year. Castro works for First Victoria Bank as Vice-President in the Business & Professional Department. She is the Ambassador Board Secretary and is highly involved with their functions. If it's ribbon cuttings or chamber events you can count on Lola being there. She is part of the team that makes this Chamber as strong as it is.
Other awards that were given out during the Chamber's Annual Awards Luncheon were Ambassador of the Quarter to Donna Bentley with Adult Literacy Council, Outstanding Committee Chair was given to Ramsey Longbotham with HealthFirst of Texas, Outstanding Ambassador Rookie of the Year was Steve Adams with Agama Advertising.
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University Regents Agree to Expand to Four Year |
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Tuesday, 14 October 2008 |
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 On Friday, October 10th, the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System voted to expand the University of Houston - Victoria to allow freshman and sophomore students. The board voted unanimously for the move. Now legislation will be submitted to the state legislature for passage.
Leaders for UHV have worked for three years to move the University to four year status. Dr. Tim Hudson stated, "Today is a historic day in the future of our community." Many community leaders agree and see the expansion of the university as critical to the economic development of the area.
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