Better Business Bureau

August 1, 2019

Published by Padre Business at August 1, 2019

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Preparing for Hurricane Season in the Coastal Bend

Emily Gaines, PR Coordinator for BBB serving the Heart of Texas Hurricane season began in June, but peaks in mid-August through mid-October. Although it’s been two […]

March 1, 2019

Published by Padre Business at March 1, 2019

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Tax Identity Theft Awareness

Tax season has officially begun, and scammers may be looking to steal your identity and your refund. The Federal Trade Commission declared last week “Tax Identity […]

October 9, 2018

Published by Padre Business at October 9, 2018

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Homeowners Be Wary of Homestead Exemption Offers

Mailboxes of new homeowners are often flooded with letters from companies looking to cash in on things you might need, like lawn care services or cable. […]

September 14, 2018

Published by Padre Business at September 14, 2018

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Businesses Beware of Square Phishing Con

Many small businesses accept payments through Square. For a small fee on each transaction, Square can turn a smartphone or iPad into a payment station. But scammers […]

August 10, 2018

Published by Padre Business at August 10, 2018

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TORCH AWARD FOR 2018

Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas is now accepting entries for the 2018 Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics. BBB created the Torch Awards to […]

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	August 2019
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				1 Monthly Island Farme… Monthly Island Farmer's Market August 1, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA See more details •	2 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network August 2, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Coffee Waves Flour Bluff, 10309 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Grab a delicious cup of coffee, share stories, exchange leads and get to know each other better. Meetings are FUN and FREE! Everyone gets an opportunity to share who they are and what they do in 60 seconds See more details •	3
4	5 Commissioner Brent C… Commissioner Brent Chesney's Seashore Middle Academy FREE Health Fair August 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Seashore Middle Academy, 15437 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Commissioner Brent Chesney's Seashore Middle Academy FREE Health Fair Seashore Middle Academy - 15437 SPID Free health screenings and health education. Sponsored by Comm. Brent Chesney, South Coastal AHEC and Seashore Charter Schools For for info, call South Coastal AHEC at 361-881-8133 See more details •	6	7 Commissioner Brent C… Commissioner Brent Chesney's Flour Bluff ISD FREE Health Fair August 7, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Flour Bluff High School, 2505 Waldron Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Commissioner Brent Chesney's Flour Bluff ISD FREE Health Fair Flour Bluff High School Teaching Theatre - 2505 Waldron Rd Free health screenings and health education. Sponsored by Comm. Brent Chesney, South Coastal AHEC and Flour Bluff ISD For for info, call South Coastal AHEC at 361-881-8133 See more details •	8 PADRE ISLAND BUSINES… PADRE ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Luncheon August 8, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Schlitterbahn Waterpark Corpus Christi, 14353 Commodore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA PADRE ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Luncheon 4th Floor @ Waves Resort - 14383 Commodores Dr Speaker: Tom Schmid, President/CEO of Texas State Aquarium $18pp entry fee- includes lunch - NOTE NEW COST AND IS FOR ATTENDANCE (whether you choose to eat or not) Sponsor: Stewart Title If you would like to sponsor a luncheon, please email info@padreislandbusiness.org See more details •	9 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network August 9, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Coffee Waves Flour Bluff, 10309 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Grab a delicious cup of coffee, share stories, exchange leads and get to know each other better. Meetings are FUN and FREE! Everyone gets an opportunity to share who they are and what they do in 60 seconds See more details •	10
11	12	13	14	15 RIBBON CUTTING at NY… RIBBON CUTTING at NY JOE'S AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT August 15, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 10210 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA RIBBON CUTTING at NY JOE'S AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT 10210 SPID - Flour Bluff (old C'est Bon location) COME HUNGRY! Join the Island Ambassadors in celebrating NY Joe's new location and newest PIBA member. See more details Monthly Island Farme… Monthly Island Farmer's Market August 15, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA See more details • •	16 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network August 16, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Coffee Waves Flour Bluff, 10309 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Grab a delicious cup of coffee, share stories, exchange leads and get to know each other better. Meetings are FUN and FREE! Everyone gets an opportunity to share who they are and what they do in 60 seconds See more details •	17
18	19	20 THE MEGA MIXER - PAD… THE MEGA MIXER - PADRE ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MIXER August 20, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Schlitterbahn Waterpark Corpus Christi, 14353 Commodore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA THE MEGA MIXER - PADRE ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MIXER 4th Floor @ Waves Resort - 14383 Commodores Dr Up to 20 businesses will be sponsoring! We have a few spots open - reply to the email below if interested. Networking, Refreshments, & Door Prizes - be sure to bring your business cards If you are a PIBA member and would like to donate a door prize - please bring with you by 6:15 and give to any PIBA Ambassador If you would like to host a mixer, please email info@padreislandbusiness.org See more details •	21	22	23 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network August 23, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Coffee Waves Flour Bluff, 10309 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Grab a delicious cup of coffee, share stories, exchange leads and get to know each other better. Meetings are FUN and FREE! Everyone gets an opportunity to share who they are and what they do in 60 seconds See more details •	24
25	26	27	28	29 Monthly Island Farme… Monthly Island Farmer's Market August 29, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA See more details •	30 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network August 30, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Coffee Waves Flour Bluff, 10309 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Grab a delicious cup of coffee, share stories, exchange leads and get to know each other better. Meetings are FUN and FREE! Everyone gets an opportunity to share who they are and what they do in 60 seconds See more details •	31 Paddle for Parkinson… Paddle for Parkinson's August 31, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Billish Park Padre Island Paddle for Parkinson's Billish Park, Fortuna Bay Dr. on Padre Island Paddle for Parkinson's is a kayak and stand-up paddle board race and relay. The event raises awareness and funds for local Parkinson's patients, as well as contributes funds to national Parkinson's research efforts. Register at catchthecure.org, or call 361-960-9597 See more details •

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