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Edinburg EDC Sees Growth in North Industrial Park

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(photo RGV CDL)

The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation recently announced major developments in the City of Edinburg’s North Industrial Park, particularly within RGV CDL – Lot 7B and Lot 9, highlighting growth and job creation in the region. Shaping the Future of Commercial Truck Driving Aldo Ivan Ortiz, owner of RGV CDL, has made a substantial investment in Edinburg’s North Industrial Park by purchasing three acres of land to develop a training facility…

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Quinta Mazatlan Holds 2023 Native Garden Contest

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Quinta Mazatlan is inviting the public to join them in celebrating Native Plant Month by participating in the Native Garden Contest. People across the Rio Grande Valley may submit entries as a way to encourage and inspire others to use native plants in their spaces, whether in pots, yards or for entire landscaping projects. Anyone who has put effort into adding native plants to their space are welcome to submit…

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BCIC Recievs IEDC Honor For Third Consecutive Year

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BCIC, IEDC awards

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation recently won two excellence awards at the International Economic Development Council annual conference in Dallas. This is the third consecutive year BCIC has received recognition from IEDC. BCIC received the Gold Award for Partnerships with Educational Institutions and the Bronze Award for Best Use of Federal Economic Development Resources, highlighting the organization’s commitment to improving the economic landscape and overall quality of life in the…

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RGV Birding Festival Soars Into Harlingen On Nov. 8

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Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival

The 2023 Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival takes place Nov. 8-12 at the Harlingen Convention Center. The event includes 100 field trip offerings to choose from including traditional tours through the parks and new offerings such as private ranches.  Special trips in the field with some of the festival’s featured speakers to further enhance their presentations are also on the schedule. In addition to field trips, the Rio Grande Valley Birding…

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Edinburg Chamber Accepting Man & Woman of the Year Nominations

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Man and Woman of the Year Estella G. Lopez and Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Man & Woman of the Year Awards. The winners will be recognized at the Annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 8. Each year, the Edinburg Chamber organizes a committee that will appoint a man and a woman as the award winners. The selected individuals must excel in professional and civic commitment within the community of Edinburg. The…

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UTRGV Launches Materials Science And Engineering Ph.D.

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Students who will be pursuing a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the launch celebration for the first‐ever PhD program in the UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science. (photo Paul Chouy, UTRGV)

The UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science launched its first Ph.D. program in Materials Science and Engineering at an inaugural reception on Sept. 17 at the Ballroom on the Edinburg Campus. University and Valley leaders along with officials from the National Science Foundation were in attendance to usher in the new doctoral program. “This is a momentous and historic event for our College and University,” said Ala R. Qubbaj,…

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STC Reveals New Logo

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South Texas College is celebrating 30 years and to kick off the celebration, the college recently revealed a new logo to move the college into a new era of transformation and innovation. During the college’s annual Fall Convocation at the McAllen Convention Center,  STC revealed its new logo inspired by the rosette on a jaguar’s pelt. The jaguar is the college’s mascot. According to a press release from STC, the…

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MFE Becomes Official UTRGV Vaqueros Airport

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MFE/UTRGV partnership

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Intercollegiate Athletics scored a touchdown on Sept. 28 with a new partnership designating the McAllen International Airport as the official airport of the UTRGV Vaqueros. The announcement came during a press conference held at the McAllen International Airport. “We’re all very excited about this new partnership, especially for our student-athletes who will benefit most of all,” said Joaquin “J.J.” Zamora, McAllen…

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RGV Native Finds EDC Fit In Harlingen

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Orlando Campos is a Brownsville native who found the right EDC fit in Harlingen.

Brownsville native Orlando Campos spent over 15 years in North Texas, working for chambers of commerce and in economic development. He was hoping for the right opportunity that could bring him home. In 2023, a job opening and the right candidate for it met when Campos became the new manager and chief executive officer for Harlingen Economic Development Corporation. He was selected in mid-June among 20 candidates by the EDC…

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The Leaves Have Turned

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leaves turned

The old days of competing amongst ourselves is a thing of the past. Working together for the good of the Valley is as bright as a Northeast fall leaf. If you don’t believe me, drive the Valley and see the incredible growth of rooftops and businesses, reaching far and wide. The comradery between county, city and town leadership combined with the very friendly business environment proves bitter leaves of yesteryear…

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