Spring Sale Event

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May 8th - 10th
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 6 p.m.
* Product demonstrations
* FREE activities for children
* Festive Mercado atmosphere all weekend
* Outdoor demonstrations & activities with
local service men & women



Friday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, noon - 8 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 6 p.m.



5 - 5:30 p.m. Dillard’s Fashion Show
5:30 - 6 p.m. Macy’s Fashion Show
6 - 6:30 p.m. JCPenney Fashion Show
6:30 - 8 p.m. Live Entertainment



12 - 1 p.m. Forever XXI Fashion Show
1 - 1:30 p.m. Lane Bryant Fashion Show
1:30 - 2 p.m. GAP Fashion Show
2 - 2:30 p.m. GAP Kids Fashion Show
2:30 - 3 p.m. Express/Express Men Fashion Show
3 - 3:30 p.m. Underground Station Fashion Show
3:30 - 8 p.m. Live Entertainment



12 - 12:30 p.m. Footaction, USA Fashion Show
12:30 - 1 p.m. Pac Sun Fashion Show
1 - 1:30 p.m. Buckle Fashion Show
2 - 2:30 p.m. New York & Co. Fashion Show
3 - 3:30 p.m. The Children’s Place Fashion Show
3:30 - 6 p.m. Live Entertainment

For More Details Please Visit Lapalmera.com

LA PALMERA AND HISPANIC CHAMBER HOST BUSINESS SEMINAR

Public invited to April 16 event; evening includes workshop with entrepreneurial expert

The Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and La Palmera have teamed up to host “Make it Your Business” a free event designed to boost attendees’ business savvy. The event will be held on April 16, from 5-7 p.m. in center court at La Palmera and is open to the public. It includes an entrepreneurial seminar and a preview of mall renovations.

“This will be a great opportunity for us to share our new vision for La Palmera with business leaders in our community,” said La Palmera General Manager Fred Walters. “We’re happy to partner with the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber to present this timely seminar and share some business insight with the group. There may even be those in attendance who will someday open a store here at La Palmera.”

The workshop portion will be hosted by franchise expert John Moak, owner of Fortuna Franchise Opportunities, specializing in pairing entrepreneurs with appropriate business concepts. He will provide guidelines and discuss evaluation tools to help attendees assess their individual needs and suitability to own or start a business and to determine which business concept is the right one. Handouts and helpful checklists will be provided. The evening will end with a behind-the-scenes tour of the mall’s new retail space and food court.

"Giving our membership opportunities to gain insight during challenging times is of utmost importance,” said Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber Chairman Chad Magill. “Adaptability can be paramount when facing tough economic business decisions; expanding our knowledge of business models and opportunities is also critical. I personally am looking forward to attending. We are pleased to partner with La Palmera in hosting the 'Make it Your Business' event, highlighting engaging and insightful entrepreneurial tools for future business needs."

Moak, a former Chamber of Commerce director himself, is a guest lecturer at the University of Southern Mississippi and regularly speaks with Chamber and small business groups.

“This is a volatile time in business,” said Moak. “People are changing jobs in an uneasy economy so by choice or by necessity, many are now looking for a new business opportunity. Being your own boss is a great thing if you can compete in the market place. However, unless you have considerable experience in the specific type business that you are considering going into, it is very probable that you will fail.

“That’s why franchising is a good option. It can set individuals up for success and long-term wealth by helping them access financing and business planning and by providing proven formulas for success and ownership support. Because so much of the research has already been done, you can, in a very real sense, try the business on before you buy to make sure it is a good fit for you. La Palmera has several opportunities for franchising and individual business owners.”

Attendees should meet in the mall’s center court area. For more information on “Make it Your Business” or La Palmera, go online to http://www.lapalmera.com/ or call (361) 991-3755.
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LA PALMERA SADDLES UP FOR BUC DAYS RODEO

Mall secures some of the best seats for its best customers

The 71st annual Buc Days Festival will soon be underway along the Corpus Christi Bayfront. La Palmera has teamed up with the popular festival, which runs April 23-May 3, to provide a special gift with purchase for its best shoppers.

From April 1 through April 15, shoppers spending $500 on any single day may bring those same-day receipts to Concierge to receive a pair of premium seats to the Buc Days Miller Lite Pro PRCA Rodeo presented by the Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers. (Offer good while supplies last.) The tickets are also good for admission to the Buc Days carnival, BBQ Challenge and live entertainment stages.

“We are pleased to team up with the Buc Days festival for this special promotion,” said La Palmera General Manager Fred Walters. “The event is a staple in the Coastal Bend and we applaud and support the efforts of the Buccaneer Commission who work so hard to successfully raise scholarship dollars for our local students. We know our La Palmera customers will enjoy the rodeo and other Buc Days events.”

The rodeo will be held at the American Bank Center Arena Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. with a final matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Tickets from La Palmera are for either the Thursday or the Sunday performance. More than 400 cowboys and cowgirls from around the world are expected to compete in the rodeo, one of the top 50 in the U.S.

“Where in the World is Jolly Roger?” is the Buc Days theme this year. This culturally diverse event attracts more than 250,000 people annually and includes events such as the Pro PRCA Rodeo, carnival, BBQ challenge and the Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade. Since 1996, proceeds from the event have benefitted the Buccaneer Commission Scholarship fund, which awards college scholarships annually to the area youth.

For more information on La Palmera, go online to www.lapalmera.com, visit Concierge or call (361) 991-5718.

LA PALMERA SADDLES UP FOR BUC DAYS RODEO

Mall secures some of the best seats for its best customers
The 71st annual Buc Days Festival will soon be underway along the Corpus Christi Bayfront. La Palmera has teamed up with the popular festival, which runs April 23-May 3, to provide a special gift with purchase for its best shoppers.

From April 1 through April 15, shoppers spending $500 on any single day may bring those same-day receipts to Concierge to receive a pair of premium seats to the Buc Days Miller Lite Pro PRCA Rodeo presented by the Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers. (Offer good while supplies last.) The tickets are also good for admission to the Buc Days carnival, BBQ Challenge and live entertainment stages.

“We are pleased to team up with the Buc Days festival for this special promotion,” said La Palmera General Manager Fred Walters. “The event is a staple in the Coastal Bend and we applaud and support the efforts of the Buccaneer Commission who work so hard to successfully raise scholarship dollars for our local students. We know our La Palmera customers will enjoy the rodeo and other Buc Days events.”

The rodeo will be held at the American Bank Center Arena Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. with a final matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Tickets from La Palmera are for either the Thursday or the Sunday performance. More than 400 cowboys and cowgirls from around the world are expected to compete in the rodeo, one of the top 50 in the U.S.

“Where in the World is Jolly Roger?” is the Buc Days theme this year. This culturally diverse event attracts more than 250,000 people annually and includes events such as the Pro PRCA Rodeo, carnival, BBQ challenge and the Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade. Since 1996, proceeds from the event have benefitted the Buccaneer Commission Scholarship fund, which awards college scholarships annually to the area youth.

For more information on La Palmera, go online to http://www.lapalmera.com/, visit Concierge or call (361) 991-5718.

NEW LA PALMERA MALL WALKERS PROGRAM STEPS INTO HIGH GEAR

Wave Walkers to include monthly activities; Texas A&M Health Science Center joins program

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (9 March, 2009) – La Palmera will kick off a new club designed for its loyal morning mall walkers.

“We’re anxious to get the ball rolling on the Wave Walkers program,” said La Palmera General Manager Fred Walters. “We’ve had more than 350 already sign up for the club; some of them have been walking this mall for 15 years or more. We’re happy to have them and hope this ongoing, more formal program will be beneficial to them.”

Wave Walkers membership is free and includes a welcome kit and membership card providing more than a dozen shopping incentives and discounts from La Palmera merchants such as GNC, LensCrafters and Trade Secret. In addition to traditional daily walks around the mall, members are encouraged to participate in monthly special events.

The Wave Walkers kick-off party, also free and open to the public, features health-related educational seminars and screenings, a variety of aerobic activities, as well as games and door prizes.

Texas A&M Health Science Center Coastal Bend Health Education Center will host six seminars at the kick-off event: H2O Health, Walking Safety, Heart Health, Healthy Snacks, Meal Planning and Hollywood Diets. They will also provide a variety of health screenings for members -- weight, body mass index and body fat percentage – with member results logged confidentially, and tests periodically repeated throughout the year to compare results and track progress. Other kick-off event activities include 30-minute sessions on proper stretching and walking in place provided by Humana/SilverSneakers and Yoga instruction provided by Pathways to Wellness.

Kick-off event participants La Palmera merchants Macy’s, GNC, Bath & Body Works and Select Comfort; community participants include Affiliated Therapy Group Practice, American Diabetes Association, Area Agency of Aging of the Coastal Bend, Corpus Christi Medical Center, Humana MarketPOINT, Pathways to Wellness and the USO of South Texas.

The next monthly Wave Walkers event -- Step Up for Your Community -- will be March 31 from, 8-10 a.m. and will show club members how to help boost their mental health by staying involved and volunteering in the community. Attending members will also receive pedometers and can enroll in the Wave Walker Rewards Program; fitness experts will be on hand to help set personal mileage goals with prizes from La Palmera merchants awarded for each milestone achieved.

LA PALMERA TENANTS ON THE MOVE

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (March - 2009) – As renovations are ramping up at La Palmera, shoppers are already starting to see improvements. Higher capacity escalators are currently being installed and a new elevator, located near Aeropostale on the lower level and Forever XXI on the upper level, will soon be operational.

“We plan to get conveniences such as the new elevator and escalators up and running as soon as possible as we move into the various construction phases scheduled for this year,” said La Palmera General Manager Fred Walters. “We want to make this process as easy as possible for our shoppers and tenants.”

The renovations, including an expansion to Macy’s, make it necessary for some tenants to relocate; several have accepted the opportunity to move, and some are moving into larger spaces.

Tenants relocating include Sunglass Hut, who closed their current location on Feb. 28 and will reopen this summer near Macy’s; they will maintain their kiosk location throughout the transition. Hot Topic will move to an upstairs location in March with several other stores relocating on April 1, including Aman’s Jeweler’s, moving to a space near Chick-fil-A and Gymboree; Foot Action, relocating upstairs; and EyeMasters, who will be moving to a spot near JCPenney. Spencer’s will debut their new and expanded store, also near JCPenney, sometime in April.

“We met with each and every tenant affected by the renovation plans to offer each of them a new location,” said Walters. “We’re happy that most have taken the opportunity to move although some opted not to and decided instead to close. We hate to see tenants leave but understand it is a business decision on their part.

“We are currently updating directory brochures to reflect the new store locations. Shoppers are encouraged to stop by Concierge to pick one up or ask directions.”

As work continues on the new lower level food court and new retail space upstairs, workers prepare for construction on the main entrance set to begin this month. Meanwhile, efforts continue to bring new tenants to La Palmera. Some, including the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shops and Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, found the planned renovations to be a plus and have signed leases to open this year.

“Corpus Christi is an important market to many national retailers and franchises and the updates underway at La Palmera make it very appealing to new business.”

For more information on La Palmera, go online to www.lapalmera.com or call (361) 991-5718.

Corpus Christi Shopping Mall

La Palmera shopping mall provide Books, Gifts & Specialty store, Food Court, Dining Restaurant, Jewelry and Accessories Store, Department Store for men, women and children including Macy's, Bealls, Dillard's, JCPenney, Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Buckle, Express, Forever XXI, Gap, Nine West, New York & Company and many more stores are available where shoppers can spend the day perusing their favorite shops.