The City of McAllen will host the International Festival & Events Association 65th annual conference from Sept. 19-21. The McAllen Convention Center will be the host site for attendees from not only Texas, but also 29 U.S. states and 10 countries from around the world. This is the first time since 2011 that the convention has been hosted in Texas. “This edition of the IFEA’s annual convention and expo promises to…
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, recently signed a co-sponsorship agreement to partner on a new webinar series, “The Bottom Line,” to introduce small businesses across America to SBA tools and resources to address timely economic challenges. “This alliance between the SBA and Small Business Majority will help expand and deepen the SBA’s outreach network to better connect with…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Man & Woman of the Year Award. The winners will receive recognition at the 90th annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 16. Each year, the Edinburg Chamber organizes a committee that appoints a man and a woman as the award winners. The selected individuals must excel in professional and civic commitment within the community of Edinburg. Nomination…
South Texas College, for six consecutive years, has received a Military Friendly School Gold Award. For the first time, it is also the recipient of Military Friendly Spouse School recognition. The Military Friendly rating is awarded by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. The rating measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunity for the military community. “This is a distinction we’re proud of,” said…
The 16th annual 2022 Fiesta de Palmas takes place Oct. 21-23 at the McAllen Convention Center and organizers are promising the biggest Fiesta yet. The event features a hefty line up of live music, carnival rides, diverse foods and interactive activities for the kids. More than 60,000 people are expected to attend and enjoy attractions for all ages, including the Voladores de Papantla, Children’s Interactive activities, like Dinosaur George and Into…
Every year, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Man & Woman of the Year Selection Committee selects two outstanding volunteers to receive the honor of McAllen’s Man & Woman of the Year. Now through Sept. 2, the committee is accepting nominations for the awards. Nominees must live in McAllen or own a business in McAllen to receive this recognition. According to the chamber, factors for nomination include “acts of exceptional kindness and…
The City of Hidalgo, using grant funding provided through a partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, has completed a series of projects to improve fish habitat and fishing access at Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Channel. The site is directly adjacent to the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center. This project is one of 21 receiving funds through the Habitat and Angler Access Program. The initiative began in 2021…
The City of McAllen Transit Department and South Texas College has begun a new transit academy. STC will now offer training for prospective drivers of the city’s Metro Bus System, as an effort to address a severe driver shortage affecting the industry locally as well as nationwide. The interlocal agreement between the city and the college came with approval by city commissioners. The city is donating a 2011 Gillig 35’…
UTRGV is helping graduate students stay on track this fall with several special financial incentives. The Fall 2022 Graduate School incentives include: A $2,000 Grad Bonus offered only for Fall 2022 to Spring 2023. All graduate students who enroll for six credit hours or more will receive $1,000. Students who enroll for another six credit hours in the spring will also receive another $1,000, for a total of $2,000. A $1,000 Graduate Select…
South Texas College Board of Trustee Paul Rodriguez was recently named 108th president of the Texas Land Title Association. He is the first Rio Grande Valley native to hold this state title. The TLTA is a statewide association representing the Texas title insurance industry. It serves more than 15,000 professionals providing a program of regulatory and legislative advocacy on state and federal levels. Rodriguez is also the president and CEO…