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Madelynn Duque United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Program Support Coordinator As an economic engine of the Coastal Bend, the United Corpus…

Rebekah Garcia Owner Rebekah’s Boutique As your United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, nothing excites us more than witnessing the evolution of…

Al Arreola, Jr., IOM President & CEO United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Here in the Coastal Bend, small businesses are the…

Ginny Cross VP of Advocacy Nueces County Deputy Registrar As the economic engine of the Coastal Bend, the United Corpus Christi Chamber…

Katelyn Ashley Senior Director of Programming Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation In the heart of the Coastal Bend, the true strength of our…

Hope Frances Rangel Lemonade Day City Director VP of Economic Empowerment The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is ready to…

Madelynn Duque Program Support Coordinator At the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to advocate for a vibrant economy…

Zac Castaneda Innovation Specialist The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and the Sister Cities Committee is proud to announce the official…

Madelynn Duque Program Support Coordinator From the morning coffee at your favorite local cafe to the specialized services that keep our industries…

Madelynn Duque Program Support Coordinator Get ready to get your hands dirty for a great cause. Crawfish for a Cause is returning…

Gloria Fuentes VP of Membership Engagement In a fast growing economy like the Coastal Bend, your business is part of a…

Madelynn Duque Program Support Coordinator April is National Volunteer Month, and here at the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, we believe…

Aaron Bowman President and CEO Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation Meet Our Speaker: Aaron Bowman As we prepare for our upcoming…

Helen Marines Mortgage Loan Underwriter Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union For many families in South Texas, the dream of homeownership can feel…

Hope Frances Rangel VP of Economic Empowerment Finding the right talent is the #1 priority for Coastal Bend businesses. But what happens…

Hope Frances Rangel VP of Economic Empowerment Tax season doesn’t end when you file because it evolves. While the March 15th deadline…

Alexa Fulbright Board of Directors | Ambassador Committee Chair Alexa Fulbright and the Power to Go Red At the…

Ginny Cross VP of Advocacy The Coastal Bend is a region of momentum. From our thriving port and strategic military installations to…

Jessica Furdock Chief Marketing Officer Get ready to pedal through coastal views in Texas or put your brand front and center! Rider…

Hope Frances Rangel VP of Economic Empowerment The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to support opportunities that strengthen our…

Hope Frances Rangel VP of Economic Empowerment We wrapped up an incredible third session of the Doing Business with Giants series, hosted…

Hope Frances Rangel VP of Economic Empowerment February was defined by a singular focus: building an interconnected ecosystem of opportunity. From empowering…

Jessica Furdock Chief Marketing Officer Are you ready to elevate your leadership impact in Corpus Christi? The United Corpus Christi Chamber of…

Ginny Cross VP, Advocacy Today, March 3, 2026, is Primary Election Day. While national races often grab the headlines, the decisions made…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO The Coastal Bend was alive with energy this past weekend as the 16th Annual Barefoot Mardi…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO The blue and green spirit is soaring across the Coastal Bend this week! Tonight, the…

Hope Frances Rangel VP, Economic Empowerment This past weekend’s Lemonade Day Coastal Bend Kickoff & Registration event was a huge success—thank you…

Zac Castaneda Executive Liaison There’s something special about seeing your city through someone else’s eyes. Recently, a newspaper in Agen, France ran a feature titled “Agen…

Sarah Tindall CCREDC, C.O.O. We’re excited to share some great news for the Coastal Bend: the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation…

Zac Castaneda Executive Liaison The Sister City Exchange Program is one of the most meaningful opportunities Corpus Christi offers its young people….

Reflections from the Chamber Awards Gala: Chamber Things Anna Aldridge Board Chair The United Chamber Awards Gala: Chamber Things was a celebration, but…

Ginny Cross Vice President of Advocacy On a bright morning along the Corpus Christi shoreline, community leaders, veterans, families, and partners…

Madelynn Duque Program Support Coordinator Honoring Maxine Snapka of Snapka’s Drive Inn Some restaurants are woven into the fabric of a community….

Nydia Marin Cheniere Energy, Inc. Ready to take your business from invisible to irresistble?  The Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center (CBBIC) at Texas…

Col. Kevin J. Consedine Corpus Christi Army Depot When I was in middle school, I ate lunch every day with the same…

Zac Castaneda Executive Liaison Are you a culinary student at Del Mar College ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Do you…

Hope Frances Rangel VP, Economic Empowerment It’s National Mentorship Month, and there’s no better time to get involved! Lemonade Day Coastal Bend is…

Zac Castaneda Executive Liaison Are you a high school student in Corpus Christi ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Do you…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO Celebrating a Lasting Business Legacy The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to induct Durrill…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO Honoring Excellence in Business Leadership The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor David…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO Honoring Leadership and Service The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Tina Lain…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO Honoring a Trusted Community Partner The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor the…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO Last night’s gathering brought the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce together with a simple reminder…

Jessica Furdock Chief Marketing Officer The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that 2026 sponsorship opportunities are officially open!…

Gloria Fuentes VP, Membership Engagement Pink Friday is officially here, and if you love discovering hidden gems and supporting local businesses, this…

Ginny Cross VP of Advocacy At this week’s City Council meeting, members took an important step toward strengthening Corpus Christi’s long-term water…

Ginny Cross VP, Advocacy The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce welcomes the end of the federal government shutdown and the bipartisan…

A night worth streaming. A story worth celebrating. Al Arreola Jr, IOM President & CEO The lights are flickering, the synths are warming…

Hope Frances Rangel VP, Economic Empowerment Lemonade Day Coastal Bend is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement as our City Director, Hope…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO This month marks three years since I stepped into the role of President and CEO at…

Ginny Cross VP of Advocacy Shutdowns are harmful to the economy, the American people, and U.S. national security. The current federal government shutdown,…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO When Frontier Airlines’ first direct flight from Corpus Christi to Denver took off, I had the privilege of…

Ginny Cross VP, Government & Community Affairs As Texans prepare to head to the polls on November 4, 2025, one of the most…

Ginny Cross VP, Government & Community Affairs The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Board of Directors met on October 8 to review information related…

Jessica Furdock Chief Marketing Officer We are thrilled to announce that Jessica Furdock, Chief Marketing Officer of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of…

Patty Clark Metro Ministries, CEO Join Corpus Christi Metro Ministries for the 34th Annual Poor Man’s Supper on Thursday, October 16, 2025,…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO As our nation navigates the current federal government shutdown, the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce…

Zac Castaneda Executive Liaison The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate our Chairwoman, Cindy Barrera, who has been…

Congressman Michael Cloud Texas District 27 Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) announced a series of key victories in the House’s advancement of…

Brook Kaufman Tourism Issue Team Captain Tourism: Gateway for Trade and VisitorsWhen traveling to Washington, D.C. to lead Team Tourism as a…

Callie Walker Energy & Natural Resources Issue Team Captain Energy & Natural Resources: Balancing Growth and StewardshipStanding in DC, I felt a…

Gus Barrera Infrastructure Issue Team Captain Infrastructure: Connecting Commerce and CommunitiesInfrastructure has always been close to my heart, because it’s about more…

Moses Mostaghasi Small Business Issue Team Captain Small Business: The Backbone of Our EconomyWhen I traveled to Washington, I brought with me…

Bert Quintanilla Workforce Issue Team Captain This September, the Workforce Team from the Coastal Bend joined the United Chamber’s annual advocacy trip…

Sharon Murphy Coastal Resilience Team Captain When I spoke in Washington, I wanted our federal partners to see the Coastal Bend the…

Amy Frye Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History Strategic Initiatives Manager Corpus Christi, TX – The Corpus Christi Museum of Science…

Velma Borchard, FNP-BC Borchard Aestrhetics & Wellness Co Owner As school routines return and the summer winds down, it’s the perfect time…

Emily Salazer KEDT Director of Digital Content, Webmaster Get ready, Corpus Christi! One of the most anticipated annual events is back, and…

Hope Frances Rangel VP, Economic Empowerment 🍋✨Happy World Entrepreneurs Day! ✨🍋 There is no better day than today to celebrate the future of…

Gloria Fuentes VP, Membership Engagement At the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, one of our favorite things to do is highlight…

Gloria Fuentes VP, Membership Engagement At the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, our Ambassador Committee plays a vital role in strengthening…

Jessica Furdock Chief Marketing Officer We’re proud to celebrate an exciting moment for the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce. Our Chief Marketing…

Ginny Cross VP of Advocacy On August 5, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Board of Directors voted to file a 0…

Matthew De Shields The Bar-B-Q Man Barbecue runs deep in my family. You could say the sauce is in our blood. Since…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO At the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, advocacy is not a buzzword. It is a…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO This Tuesday, July 29 Corpus Christi’s City Council will consider a pivotal vote on the future…

Gloria Fuentes VP of Member Engagement We are thrilled to share that our very own Gloria Fuentes, Vice President of Member Engagement,…

Sammie Ramon Leadership Corpus Christi General Chair Class 54 The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the participants…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO At city council today, the council members will be briefed on the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus,…

Ginny Cross VP, Government & Community Affairs Yesterday, Texas lawmakers return to Austin for a special legislative session with just 30 days…

Mark Scott, John Marez 2025 CB to DC Trip Chairs The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our…

Ginny Cross VP, Government & Community Affairs Coastal property owners received encouraging news this week from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA)….

Ginny Cross VP, Government & Community Affairs The 2025 Salute to the Military Luncheon presented by Corpus Christi Medical Center was a…

John Hanzalik TFW Construction As the owner of TFW Construction, a steel fabrication company rooted right here in our community, I’ve seen…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO Today, Corpus Christi crosses into a new era. With the opening of the northbound lanes, the…

Al Arreola, Jr. President & CEO The recent flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country and Kerr County has left…

Jesse Gilbert Texas State Aquarium, President/CEO I am pleased to share highlights from the first half of 2025 with you. It…

The 2025 Texas Legislative Session resulted in significant victories for the Coastal Bend, thanks to the leadership of local legislators….

Mayor Paulette Guajardo City of Corpus Christi This year, we celebrate a monumental milestone: the 250th birthday of the United States Army. 🇺🇸 As…

Ginny Cross VP Government Affairs This week’s City Council meeting was a powerful reminder of how closely our local government decisions impact…

Jessica Furdock Chief Marketing Officer We’re proud to celebrate an important milestone in professional development and leadership growth for our team. Last…

Skylar Villa Executive Assistant to the President & CEO The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the promotion…

Amy Granberry Immediate Past-Chairwoman There’s something inspiring about standing on the deck of a ship, looking toward the horizon, and realizing that…

Maddy Duque has joined the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce as the new Program Support Coordinator after serving as…

Al Arreola Jr. President & CEO This Memorial Day, we pause as a community to honor the brave men and women who…

Katie Galan Better Business Bureau The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and Spark Awards are an annual celebration to honor exceptional businesses…

Kresten Cook South Texas Military Task Force, Exec. Dir. In response to ongoing job losses at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD),…

Ginny Cross VP of Government & Community Affairs The Texas Legislature is entering the final stretch of the regular session, and several…

Ginny Cross VP, Government & Community Affairs The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is proud to support House Bill 3689—an important…