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Celebrating Coastal Bend Excellence: Nominations Open for the 2027 Chamber Awards Gala
United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Corpus Christi, TX Every thriving community is powered by leaders, innovators, and advocates working behind the …
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2026 Coastal Bend Day of Giving: Early Giving Starts Today! (Nov 2)
Corpus Christi Community Foundation Corpus Christi, TX Every autumn, our Coastal Bend community demonstrates what happens when neighbors unite behind a shared …
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David Irizarry, MPH
Chief Executive Officer · Corpus Christi Medical Center
David Irizarry, MPH, is the Chief Executive Officer of Corpus Christi Medical Center. With over a decade of executive leadership within HCA Healthcare, including previous tenure as CEO of Valley Regional Medical Center, he oversees hospital operations and healthcare delivery across the Coastal Bend while serving on the Board of Directors for the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce. He holds an MPH in Health Policy and Management from the Texas A&M Health Science Center.
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The Brief: Corpus Christi’s Water Future w/ DeeAnna Heavilin
On this episode of The Brief, Ginny Cross sits down with DeeAnna Heavilin of the Coastal Bend Coalition for a conversation about Corpus Christi’s water challenges and the decisions shaping the region’s future. DeeAnna shares …
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The Brief: Corpus Christi’s Water Future w/ DeeAnna Heavilin
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In Focus: Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health w/ Heather Loeb
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Honoring Legends | The Iconic Duo | Mayra Zamora & Monica Marie Garcia
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The Next Wave: Life on the Water & Maritime Careers w/ Jacob Granbury
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The Dish: Coastal Conversations at Perrin’s on the Water with Amy Granberry & Dan Suckley
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2026 State of the County: Thank You
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