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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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	April 2019
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	1	2	3	4	5 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network April 5, 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 •	6 Annual BIG BLOOM Pla… Annual BIG BLOOM Plant Sale April 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Annual BIG BLOOM Plant Sale, Garden Festival, $1 Admission. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Tons of plants, butterfly & lady bug releases, Parrot Talks, Reptile Shows, vendors, Kids Zone, food trucks, tour the whole bloomin’ Botanical Gardens! 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org for schedule. See more details •
7	8	9	10	11 PADRE ISLAND BUSINES… PADRE ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Luncheon April 11, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Schlitterbahn Riverpark Corpus Christi, 14353 Commodore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Banquet Room 2nd Floor @ Schlitterbahn Riverpark Resort - Padre Island Speakers: Nueces County Sheriff Hooper $15pp - includes lunch Sponsor: First Title Company If you would like to sponsor a luncheon, please email info@padreislandbusiness.org See more details Monthly Island Farme… Monthly Island Farmer's Market April 11, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA See more details • •	12 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network April 12, 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 •	13 Whoop It Up Roaring … Whoop It Up Roaring '20s Gala April 13, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Schlitterbahn Riverpark Corpus Christi, 14353 Commodore Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA Schlitterbahn Corpus Christi Benefiting Seashore Charter Schools. $50 - includes full dinner. Reserved tables available. For tickets, go to seashorecharterschools.com See more details •
14	15	16 PADRE ISLAND BUSINES… PADRE ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MIXER April 16, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Stewart Title Company, 15201 South Padre Island Drive Stewart Title - Padre Island: 15201 SPID 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 5:45 and give to any PIBA Ambassador If you would like to host a mixer, please email info@padreislandbusiness.org See more details •	17	18	19 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network April 19, 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 •	20
21	22	23	24 Corpus Christi’s BIR… Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. April 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - April 28, 2019 @ 4:00 pm South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. Based at South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Spotlighting spring migration and busy flyway, third annual festival is longer, larger, with 14 different field trips, 4 photography workshops, 11 expert talks, 7 Raptor Project shows, 3 different Bird Walks. Industry Vendor Tent, Family Fun Area, Arts & Crafts Show. $25 basic registration! Register NOW for field trip choice. 361-852-2100, www.birdiestfestival.org for details, online registration. See more details •	25 Corpus Christi’s BIR… Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. April 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - April 28, 2019 @ 4:00 pm South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. Based at South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Spotlighting spring migration and busy flyway, third annual festival is longer, larger, with 14 different field trips, 4 photography workshops, 11 expert talks, 7 Raptor Project shows, 3 different Bird Walks. Industry Vendor Tent, Family Fun Area, Arts & Crafts Show. $25 basic registration! Register NOW for field trip choice. 361-852-2100, www.birdiestfestival.org for details, online registration. See more details Monthly Island Farme… Monthly Island Farmer's Market April 25, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA See more details • •	26 Creative Referral Ne… Creative Referral Network April 26, 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 Corpus Christi’s BIR… Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. April 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - April 28, 2019 @ 4:00 pm South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. Based at South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Spotlighting spring migration and busy flyway, third annual festival is longer, larger, with 14 different field trips, 4 photography workshops, 11 expert talks, 7 Raptor Project shows, 3 different Bird Walks. Industry Vendor Tent, Family Fun Area, Arts & Crafts Show. $25 basic registration! Register NOW for field trip choice. 361-852-2100, www.birdiestfestival.org for details, online registration. See more details • •	27 Corpus Christi’s BIR… Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. April 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - April 28, 2019 @ 4:00 pm South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. Based at South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Spotlighting spring migration and busy flyway, third annual festival is longer, larger, with 14 different field trips, 4 photography workshops, 11 expert talks, 7 Raptor Project shows, 3 different Bird Walks. Industry Vendor Tent, Family Fun Area, Arts & Crafts Show. $25 basic registration! Register NOW for field trip choice. 361-852-2100, www.birdiestfestival.org for details, online registration. See more details •
28 Corpus Christi’s BIR… Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. April 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - April 28, 2019 @ 4:00 pm South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA Corpus Christi’s BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA. Based at South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Spotlighting spring migration and busy flyway, third annual festival is longer, larger, with 14 different field trips, 4 photography workshops, 11 expert talks, 7 Raptor Project shows, 3 different Bird Walks. Industry Vendor Tent, Family Fun Area, Arts & Crafts Show. $25 basic registration! Register NOW for field trip choice. 361-852-2100, www.birdiestfestival.org for details, online registration. See more details •	29	30

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