Lunch & Learn: Customer Service and Marketing Learn how Harlingen's largest employer is unifying their customer service efforts and creating brand ambassadors through their unique and effective initiatives.⠀ ⠀ Shane Strubhart and Brianna Vela Garcia of HCISD lead the talk.⠀ Register online. https://buff.ly/2MuhjtP

Weslaco Chamber Casino Night 2019 The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Casino Night. The evening features casino games, live and silent auctions and dinner.⠀ ⠀ Proceeds from this event support nCourage, a high school job shadow program sponsored by the Weslaco Chamber and Weslaco ISD. https://buff.ly/2ZiHQMD

SPI Coffee and Conversation Enjoy coffee while meeting Teri Alarcon, the new superintendent for Port Isabel Independent School District.⠀ This event is open to all South Padre Island Chamber members and future members. https://buff.ly/2z9QF0H

Certified Pool Operators Class The Certified Pool/Spa Operator certification training provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations.⠀ ⠀ This training, developed by the National Swimming Pool Foundation, helps protect millions of swimmers and pool owners by reducing hazards and improving conditions at aquatic facilities. The NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification program is the world's leading verifiable pool and spa training credential.⠀ ⠀ The training takes place Sept. 12-13 from 8:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. Early registration, up to seven days in advance, is $295. Regular registration is $325.⠀ Registration forms are online. https://buff. ...

UTRGV Fall Career Expo (Edinburg Campus) The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Career Center hosts its Fall Career Expo, open to all UTRGV students, alumni and the community.⠀ ⠀ As exhibitors, companies have the opportunity to attract qualified candidates for internship and career opportunities.⠀ Exhibitors registration is:⠀ $300 - 10x10 booth with a six-foot table and two chairs⠀ $500 - 10x20 booth with two six-foot tables and four chairs⠀ ⠀ Exhibitors may register online. https://buff.ly/2TRtmCc

UTRGV Fall Career Expo (Brownsville Campus) The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Career Center hosts its Fall Career Expo. The event gives companies the opportunity to attract qualified candidates for internship and career opportunities. The career expo is open to all UTRGV students, alumni and the community.⠀ ⠀ Exhibitors may register online. Registration fee is $175 and includes a six-foot table and two chairs. https://buff.ly/31WIxg6

Wage and Hour for Small Businesses The the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division invites small business owners to learn about:⠀ ⠀ Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)⠀ Minimum wage, overtime and hours worked⠀ Record-keeping requirements⠀ Child labor laws⠀ Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)⠀ Wage and hour compliance resources⠀ ⠀ Registration is $15 and is non-refundable.⠀ ⠀ Parking is available in front of the chamber where a blue bag with the words "Do Not Park" will be placed over meters so participants do not get tickets. Attendees may also park on the side of the building.⠀ Register online or by contacting the ...

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Speed Networking at Play Out Loud Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for an evening of speed networking at Play Out Loud.⠀ ⠀ Participants sit among five others. Each person will have the opportunity to make a brief introduction of their business, while also sharing their business cards or flyers. After every person has taken a turn introducing themselves, there will be two minutes of networking. It's a fast-paced networking opportunity. The connections, leads, and referrals are valuable.⠀ ⠀ Bring a minimum of 60 business cards with you to exchange.⠀ ⠀ Admission is $20 for chamber members, $25 non-members.⠀ Register online. https://buff.ly/2KKwhtq

How Businesses Use Credit The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and its Women's Business Center RGV collaborate with BBVA to provide a series of small business financial literacy workshops.⠀ During this seminar, learn:⠀ ⠀ Credit needs and types⠀ Lines of credit⠀ Pros and cons of business credit cards⠀ Term loans⠀ ⠀ Registration in advance is free. https://buff.ly/2P22WyL

Venture X will soon open a new 12,000-square-foot location at Trenton Crossing Shopping Center in McAllen. This will be the shared office space company's first location in McAllen. It is the third in the Rio Grande Valley, joining the Brownsville and Harlingen locations.⠀ ⠀ With a location at 7600 North 10th Street, Trenton Crossing Shopping Center offers both retail and office space. One of the metro area’s four Target stores anchors the center. Marshalls, Ross, Bealls, Hobby Lobby and PetSmart are also major retailers in the center.⠀ ⠀ The McAllen location is due to open in the first quarter of 2020.⠀ About Venture ...

The Leadership Edinburg steering committee is currently accepting applications for Leadership Edinburg Class XXXI. The continuing education program gives its class members the opportunity to practice their leadership skills. Participants may also brush up on different community topics such as history, education, healthcare, politics and quality of life.⠀ Applications for Leadership Edinburg are due Aug. 23.⠀ Representatives state the program is "an effective way to ensure the future leaders and managers of an organization develop the right skills to contribute to the growth and improvement of your business."⠀ ⠀ This program provides distinct learning environments with a design to improve leadership skills. ...

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The Port of Brownsville will resume exporting grains by vessel with the rehabilitation of the bulk cargo dock scheduled for completion this month.⠀ ⠀ The renovation project is part of a 2016 agreement between the port and West Plains LLC to restore and operate the grain elevator. The elevator has a capacity to store three million bushels of grain. Since restoration efforts began, West Plains has invested multiple millions of dollars in its facility. The port has also pitched another $5.5 million to the project.⠀ ⠀ The bulk cargo dock will work in tandem with the renovated grain elevator. This will also give South ...

RGV Leadership is now registering for its sixth annual nine-month educational program. Under the umbrella of the RGV Partnership, RGV Leadership promotes collaboration and discussion on the region's most pressing challenges and opportunities.⠀ RGV Leadership strives to fulfill the following five objectives:⠀ ⠀ Engage and expand the leadership skills of current and emerging leaders from the four-county region⠀ Build long-lasting regional relationships⠀ Focus and discuss challenges and opportunities of the region⠀ Have a deeper understanding and appreciation of our four-county region⠀ Challenge the leadership class to innovate and help improve our quality of life with a regional perspective⠀ ⠀ Time commitment is ...

The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce will host an information session and mixer for its Ambassador Program on Aug. 15.⠀ ⠀ Ambassadors are chamber members who serve as representatives of the chamber in the community. The dedicated group of volunteers also attends grand openings, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and public events. Ambassadors have a vested interest in the success and growth of the community.⠀ ⠀ The event takes place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Business Visitor & Event Center, 275 S. Kansas.⠀ ⠀ Those looking to become active members in the chamber and the community as a whole may also attend. ⠀ For more information about the ...