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Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours

Thanksgiving is a time to pause from our busy schedules and ponder our many blessings, so many of which we often fail to acknowledge. Over the past year, TAMACC has been blessed by your participation as members, friends, partners and leaders. Because of you we have been able to accomplish so much from successful events and programs to effective policy recommendations and positive media exposure.    In this time of gratitude, we would like to thank each of you for your continued contributions and leadership role in advancing the Hispanic business community.  We are thankful for your continued confidence and support in us to carry out the mission of TAMACC and making a difference in our community.    May your Thanksgiving be about sharing and giving thanks while strengthening the ties that bind our family and loved ones together.   Please don't forget to exercise your economic power this week in our community by purchasing goods and services from local businesses. On behalf of Samuel Guzman, Chairman of the Board, Pauline Anton, President, and the Executive Committee, our heartfelt thanks and best wishes go out to you and yours. (512) 444-5727 | www.TAMACC.org | panton@tamacc.org JOIN TODAY

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2017 Women of Distinction

Join us to congratulate these amazing women!

2017 Women of Distinction The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) will honor these twelve-outstanding business and community leaders at the sixth annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Woman of Distinction describes the image of a strong, passionate, dedicated leader who is having a positive impact in the lives of those around her and her community. These women are the epitome of that description. For a motivating and stimulating experience, come to the luncheon to meet and support the recipients. Here are some excerpts of what these women of distinction have accomplished: The growth of her company from the kitchen table to a spacious office and board room; 35 years in the healthcare and hospice industry to starting a new and major floral business; Highest ranking Latina of a major state agency; First Hispanic to be assigned solo anchor to a main weekday newscast of a major television channel; First woman elected as County Attorney of El Paso County; Vice President of Student Services of a major community college; Director of Business Intelligence for a major technology company; Awarded the prestigious State Star award given to one employee from each State/Region for strong commitment and accomplishments in behalf of small businesses; Interim Southwest Regional Counsel for MALDEF; Two terms as Deputy State Director for the Elderly for LULAC; Pioneered the first Hispanic Marketing Agency in the Dallas area; First Latina United States Immigration Judge. Mistress of Ceremonies The Honorable Gisela D. Triana Judge, 200th District Court Melissa P. Aguillon President and CEO Aguillon & Associates, LLC San Antonio Chris Alderete Owner The Rose Boutique San Antonio Linda Garza Battles Deputy Commissioner for Agency Operations and Communications/Chief Operating Officer Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Austin Olga Campos Benz Community Relations Director Milton Verret & Investments Austin Jo Anne Bernal El Paso County Attorney El Paso Virginia M. Fraire, Ph.D. Vice President of Student Services Austin Community College Austin Crissy Z. Hinojosa, Ph.D. Director of Business Intelligence Bay Ltd. Corpus Christi Ana Lozoya Business Consultant West Texas A&M University Small Business Development Center Amarillo Celina Moreno Interim Southwest Regional Counsel MALDEF San Antonio Julia B. Villaronga President Killeen-Fort Hood LULAC Council 4535 Killeen Elvia Wallace-Martinez Executive Director and Founder Debes Creer en Ti Irving Bertha A. Zuniga United States Immigration Judge (Retired) Zuniga Law, PLLC San Antonio Buy Your Ticket Today! Please register today and join us in honoring and celebrating the accomplishments of these Women of Distinction! Individual tickets are only $60.00 for this incredible motivational and inspirational luncheon. For more information visit our website at www.TAMACC.org, telephone Pauline E. Anton, President, at (512) 444-5727, or e-mail panton@tamacc.org. Sponsorships opportunities are still available.

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TAMACC's 2017 Women of Distinction

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For Immediate Release Media Contact: Pauline E. Anton President (512) 444-5727 panton@tamacc.org TAMACC to Host Statewide Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon 12 Latinas from Across Texas to be Honored AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) will honor twelve (12) outstanding Latina leaders at the sixth annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.   “I know I speak for all our Chamber and business members in congratulating this year’s Women of Distinction award recipients,” said TAMACC Chairman Samuel Guzman. “Year after year we are proud and honored to recognize and celebrate the outstanding successes and contributions that women make to our Hispanic communities, state, and indeed our nation.”   The 2017 Women of Distinction are:   Melissa P. Aguillon, President and CEO, Aguillon & Associates, LLC, San Antonio Chris Alderete, Owner, The Rose Boutique, San Antonio Linda Garza Battles, Deputy Commissioner for Agency Operations and Communications/Chief Operating Officer, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin Olga Campos Benz, Community Relations Director, Milton Verret & Investments, Austin Jo Anne Bernal, El Paso County Attorney, El Paso Virginia M. Fraire, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Services, Austin Community College, Austin Crissy Z. Hinojosa, Ph.D., Director of Business Intelligence, Bay Ltd., Corpus Christi Ana Lozoya, Business Consultant, West Texas A&M University Small Business Development Center, Amarillo Celina Moreno, Attorney, MALDEF, San Antonio Julia Villaronga, President, Killeen LULAC Council 4535, Killeen Elvia Wallace-Martinez, Executive Director and Founder, Debes Creer en Ti, Irving Bertha A. Zuniga, United States Immigration Judge (Retired), Zuniga Law, PLLC, San Antonio   “Women are amazing! They work hard for their family, career, community, church, but are so humble when someone wants to recognize them for their endurance, excellence, and tenacity. We are excited to continue recognizing women for their contributions to our communities and for allowing us to see a glimpse of what they do,” said TAMACC President Pauline E. Anton. “We look forward to inducting these women into the TAMACC Women of Distinction.”   For additional information, event tickets, or sponsorship opportunities please visit our web site at www.TAMACC.org or telephone (512) 444-5727. Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(6) organization created to promote business leadership, create economic opportunities and provide legislative advocacy for the Hispanic business community in Texas. TAMACC was founded in 1975 to encourage opportunities in commerce and to organize local programs to improve the economic condition of the Hispanic population. TAMACC is an association with more than 15,000 members and advocates for over 700,000 Hispanic businesses in Texas. Women of Distinction Premier Sponsor Table Sponsor TAMACC | (512) 444-5727 | panton@tamacc.org | www.TAMACC.org Connect with us

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