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Employment Opportunity
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce is looking for a highly-motivated, well-organized, and team-oriented individual to join the Government Relations Division to manage the Chamber’s education, workforce development and voter education initiatives. Please refer to the job description for more information. If interested in being considered for the position, please send your resume and cover letter to Ms. Mica Espinoza at mespinoza@elpaso.org.

Featured Events

August 5th, 2009
The State of the District
Ysleta Independent School District

September 17th, 2009
State of the Military Address

October 9th, 2009
Greater Chamber Annual Gala

Photogallery

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Outreach Forum

The U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with the El Paso Community College, the El Paso Society for Human Resource Management and The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce will host a free Informational and Outreach Forum, with 90-minute workshops to assist employers and answer questions regarding workplace laws administered by DOL.

Click here to see a brochure and to find out about registration information.

The Forum will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., July 17, 2009, at the El Paso Community College, Administrative Service Center, 9050 Viscount, Bldg A

Map of El Paso, Tx

As a member of the Greater El Paso Region, you and your family have access to a FREE Prescription Drug Card program graciously provided by the Greater Chamber.

POTENTIAL 3-SHARE PROGRAM
One of the top priorities of The Chamber's Healthcare Council has been to address the issue of the uninsured. This program could open the door to employerswith 49 or fewer employees being able to provide health coverage to their employees. A three-share program divides the cost of the health coverage between the employer, the employee and a third source, typically from a government entity. Please help us to learn more about the needs by taking a survey.

Click here to help us with the Survey

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APPOINTMENT

Mayor Cook

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the formation of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) Southwest Border Task Force, a diverse group of national security experts charged with examining the Department’s efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border and providing advice and recommendations directly to the Secretary. Richard Dayoub and our Mayor John Cook are among the experts announced. Read more
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Rapid Response

As the voice for business, The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce would like to provide you, its valued members, with information that may be useful to you during challenging economic times. The Greater Chamber hopes that business is going well for you, but understands that businesses must be informed of tools available to them during more trying times. Rapid Response is a program that you should consider when facing a downsizing or closing.
Get more Information

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CHAMBER CEO AND CHAIR-ELECT ATTEND ARMY WAR COLLEGE

Gus Rodriguez and Richard Dayoub were invited to attend the 55th Annual National Security Seminar, hosted by the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The week long program coincides with graduation week for the 336 students participating in the year long masters program in strategic studies.

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Dedicate the Star

The Star on the Franklin Mountains shines brightly each night through the generous contributions from T&T Staff Management.

July 2, 2009
The Star is lit in memory of Tom Keffer on the anniversary of his birth. From Mom, Lori and Paul, and Mike and Josie.

July 3, 2009
The Star is lit on the birthday of Mr. Oscar Casavantes. Happy Birthday Uncle C. In memory of your favorite son, Julio Enrique. From: Melissa Dorrance Baray and Angel and Victor Baray.

July 5, 2009
The Star is lit for Gesche F. Dreeke, she is leaving El Paso. We love you very much and will miss you terribly! From her family.

July 6, 2009
The Star is lit in honor of Carl L. Atteberry Jr. for his 70th birthday from his Child Bride and Children. From Lynda Atteberry.

Our Newest Members

News

HUNT Ranked Nations 23rd Largest Housing Builder

Greater Chamber remembers past Board Chair (74-75)

TxDOT Earns State’s Highest Environmental Award

Richard Dayoub: Report from China

WSMR/Fort Bliss Visit by ARMS Group

Legislative Update

Past Articles / Headlines

Junior Leadership El Paso

Junior Leadership Junior Leadership El Paso Class VI members are leaders of tomorrow, taking on an investment and interest in El Paso today! The program is free to students and managed by volunteer committees made up of Leadership El Paso Class XXV alumni who conceived and developed the program. Applications for Junior Leadership El Paso Class VII are currently being accepted. Deadline to submit application is set for August 14, 2009. Please inform the Junior in high school (Fall 2009) you know about our program and advise them to apply TODAY!

The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce is the voice for business that is opportunity focused, integrity based,
supporting community and military partnerships to promote regional economic prosperity and trade.

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