Contributor: Rosie Glover
On Saturday, May 26th, over 50 businesses or service providers gathered in the Plaza del Camaron to listen to music, eat, dance, shop, and acquaint themselves with local businesses and services at the AMPI Penasco Business Expo 2012. (AMPI stands for the Mexican Association of Realtor Professionals)
The Business Expo was AMPI’s way of rallying the local business community around a common goal: that of promoting tourism to Puerto Peñasco, specifically by letting visitors and potential visitors know that this city is one of the few where free 24-hour bilingual visitor assistance is available to all.
To that end, the event raised $20,100 pesos for the promotion of Tourism & Visitor Assistance (TVA) services in Rocky Point. Since 2009, the TVA has offered free assistance as a way of counteracting the wave of negative publicity in some U.S. media outlets. In the three years since, TVA volunteers have provided the assurance that regardless the nature of an emergency, someone who speaks English is always available to help make the process easier, as well as less frustrating or frightening.
Unavoidable occurrences like accidents, illness and death are never easy to deal with, and just because a visit to jail is by definition, avoidable, it’s not any easier to handle…especially when there’s a language barrier. Visitors to Rocky Point need not worry, though, because the local business community cares enough about their experience here to provide them with 24-hr emergency assistance if they should need it. Thank you to AMPI, Chapter 51 for stepping in to help get the word out!
In addition to the above, the AMPI Penasco Business Expo also raised $6,136 pesos for the Rocky Point Fire Department and $1,800 pesos for DIF.
In a related note, Puerto Penasco resident Louis Rios has offered to raffle his 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna ‘Street Bob’. The motorcycle, with a value of approximately $8,000 USD has only 8,200 miles on it and is in beautiful condition, with many extras. A portion of the proceeds of the motorcycle raffle will also go to the promotion of Tourism & Visitor Assistance in Rocky Point. The raffle is to be held on October 6, 2012 at 8 pm. Until then, the bike will be on display at Latitude 31. 500 tickets will be sold at $25 USD each.
Special Thanks to:
City of Puerto Peñasco
Cultural Activities Institute of Puerto Peñasco
Instituto Municipal de Deportes
Tecate
Russ Black Old Boys Social Club La Cholla
D & C Impresión
Digital En Movimiento con Gamaliel de la Rosa de Telemundo
Gretchen Ellinger, Sun Country Real Estate
Manny Sanchez, Tequila Factory
Kit Anderson, Peñasco Beauty Center & Day Spa
Cindy Hall, Latitude 31
Shandra “Sami” Keesecker-Rivero, www.rockypoint360.com
Participants:
Seguros Portugal
Sonoran Scuba
Photographer Tony Ballesteros
Acqua Spa
Eco Fun Rentals
DeepSky Jewelry Rich & Anda Dillon
Sea Debris/Penasco Recreation
Dra. Socorro-Dentist
Jewelry by JAR
Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle-Phoenix, Rocky Point Rides Shuttle Service-Tucson
Clin Fumigations
IDEAS- Crafts & Craft Supplies
Jerry Cañez Catering
Realty Executives
Casa Turquesa- Consignment Store & Salon
Animaciones “La Fiesta”- Party Supplies & Costumes
ProClean Cleaning Services
3 Boys Fish & Shrimp
Palapa Creations
Art by Joyce Dodd
ProServices- Translations & Visas
Christine Rodgers- Windchimes & Mosaics
Artist Victor Aleman- Art and Outdoor Furniture
Coldwell Banker by the Sea
Kelp Inc.-Air Conditioning & Repair, Energy Conservation
SDS Automotive Repair
Dra. Miriam del Angel-Dentist
Satellite Dishes by Cliff Albert
Penasco Hoy
Mandalas de Magdala
Penasco Beauty Center & Day Spa
Sonoran Resorts
Oceano
Mexican Beach Properties Unlimited
Mare Blu Restaurant
Don Julio’s Restaurant
Dulces Deseos
Pane e Vino
Agencia Ford de Puerto Penasco
Vivelo!!! Tours & Activities Center
Easy Way Coupons
Hotel Grand Hacienda
Eco Hope Recycling
La Hacienda Restaurant
Socios Empresariales de Penasco
Rocky Point Internet Bill Pay Services
Consultoria y Contaduria Integral de Negocios, S.C.
Photography by Thane
Rocky Point Tourism & Visitor Assistance
Radiorama- Sol FM & La Tremenda
CONALEP
Remax
ProAlliance Insurance
Latitude 31
AMPI
DIF
BOMBEROS DE PUERTO PENASCO
Elixer Bar-Lounge
Entertainment: Rich Scott, Gilberto Castillo Félix, Agua de Coco, Bailarinas Hawaianas de Puerto Penasco
