The September 2016 issue of Corpus Christi Business News. Graphic by Roland Chiapoco
Find out how Pokémon Go can help your business, the new name of two merged chambers of commerce and what ballot propositions could raise your taxes. The September issue of Corpus Christi Business News is now available in the mailboxes of 10,000 businesses and in racks across the city.
This month’s featured businesses include:
• The IceRays — Corpus Christi’s professional ice hockey team gets a new coach and learns to play “heart attack hockey.”
• Taqueria Garibaldi — A Tex-Mex icon reopens with double the dining space and new dishes to complement its traditional favorites.
• H&H Towing — This wrecker service looks first to safety and service in roadside assistance.
• Gatherings — A one-of-a-kind gift shop sells the works of local artists and craftsmen alongside favorite name brands.
• Prescott Meat Market — More than a meat counter, this neighborhood grocer has become a one-stop shop for staples, gifts and more.
In the news, CCBN reporters have the latest on:
• Chapman Ranch Wind Farm, which received a boost from the Federal Aviation Administration;
• Harbor Bridge groundbreaking ceremony featuring Gov. Gregg Abbott;
• Del Mar College’s bond issue to build a new campus on the Southside;
• HELP, a program that helps high school students find the jobs of their dreams;
• a court ruling that could stop cities from banning the use of plastic bags;
• a major industry closing shop after 62 years;
• and the 19 names voters will find on their city council ballots Nov. 8.
This month’s Where to Volunteer feature highlights Paws Up, an organization of about 30 human/dog teams that visit senior facilities, schools and hospitals to spread a little puppy power.
Plan your September fun with two pages of events, including all you need to know to enjoy Masterpiece in a Day on Sept. 24. The second annual festival has grown to include culinary arts and a bigger parade. CCBN has the full schedule as well as a sampling of other events in the city in the September issue. For a complete listing of events, visit 101corpuschristi.com/EVENTS. An interactive calendar, 101Events allows users to schedule directly to individual digital calendars or email information to family and friends with a simple click or touch of a button.
In Legal News, attorney Andrew Greenwell explores a proposed law that would give subcontractors power to place a lien on property if the contractor who hired them does not pay.
You’ll find that and more in the September issue of Corpus Christi Business News. Pick up a copy or read it right here online in the digital flipbook located in the right column of this page.
