Business Matters March 2017 | Page 3

PRESIDENT ' S MESSAGE

To live in a community where business thrives and there is a positive local economy is great . But when that community is also a destination that others want to visit and relocate to just adds to the opportunity for success ! As you will see from the articles in this issue , tourism is a major economic driver in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend region . Large employers and significant economic assets such as Port Corpus Christi , TAMUCC and NAS-CC are greatly enhanced by this beautiful geography that we enjoy . Who wouldn ' t want to be part of a community that has beautiful beaches , Padre Island with all it ' s wonders , amazing museums , a world class symphony , almost nightly music venues of all varieties , great attractions , baseball , incredible festivals , a wide variety of fantastic dining options , sailing and on and on and on . We ' ve got it all . A beautiful place to live , work and play AND a beautiful place to grow a business and watch it succeed . Spring Break is upon us , let ' s not only be courteous hosts to all the people coming to visit us , but let ' s be supportive citizens and business people by taking advantage of the many wonderful opportunities to spend our money with all our great hospitality industry businesses !!

ANNETTE MEDLIN , IOM
President & CEO United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
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