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Let’s Talk Texas: Tips for International Businesses Investing in the Lone Star State
Let’s Talk Texas: Tips for International Businesses Investing in the Lone Star State
Are you an international firm interested in joining Texas’ thriving business ecosystem? The Governor’s International Business & Trade Team invites you to join a panel of subject-matter experts Sept. 28 as they discuss best practices for companies expanding to the Lone Star State. Businesses will hear from a certified public accountant specializing in international tax, an immigration attorney and other corporate advisors to help you take the next step towards…
Business Communication
Business Communication
In UTRGV SBDC's "Business Communication" webinar Sept. 28, guest speaker Ofelia Brown covers the importance of communication as a management tool to integrate an organization's people for greater success. Communication is a strategic resource. How do you use this asset to communicate with others in your company or outside of your business? Webinar highlights: Communication as a management tool. What is communicating? The mix of communication elements. Benefits of managing communication.…
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Lunch & Learn: The Lifecycle of a Customer
Lunch & Learn: The Lifecycle of a Customer
Join the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Sept. 29 for "Lunch & Learn: The Lifecycle of a Customer." Maria Garcia, public relations manager of SAMES, Inc. will discuss the five levels of the cycle of a customer. This event is free for GMCC members, $15 for non-members. Registration and menu item selection instructions are available online.
Lunch & Learn – Achieve Your Goals Faster
Lunch & Learn – Achieve Your Goals Faster
Managers, business owners, and those who want to increase their efficiency may attend the McAllen Chamber of Commerce's "Achieve Your Goals Faster" Lunch & Learn Sept. 29 with Esmeralda Adame of Consulting Firm, LLC. Attendees will learn: Tactics on time savers Three effective time management techniques What are you doing to do with your extra time? Effective time management makes a person more organized and disciplined. Those that can manage…
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Edinburg Chamber Benefit Mixer For Palm Valley Animal Society
Edinburg Chamber Benefit Mixer For Palm Valley Animal Society
Edinburg Chamber Director of Membership Christina Barrera, PVAS Development Coordinator Arlina Larson, Edinburg Chamber Executive Director Ronnie Larralde, PVAS Executive Director Donna Casamento, and Julian Whitacre. The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce celebrates its September Member of the Month, Palm Valley Animal Society, with a mixer Sept. 30 at PVAS Laurie P. Andrews Center. The local animal rescue provides lifesaving care, comfort and compassion to animals in need by engaging the…
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Ride for Rotary Queen Isabella Causeway Cross
Ride for Rotary Queen Isabella Causeway Cross
The Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville hosts its annual Ride for Rotary-Queen Isabella Causeway Cross Benefit Ride Oct. 3. The ride crosses over the Queen Isabella Causeway and onto South Padre Island, ending at Longboard Bar & Grill. The ride draws participation from cyclists of all levels and ages. All proceeds support Rotary’s local projects, which include providing free eye exams and eyeglasses to children, hosting Rotary’s Annual Heart Gallery…
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Coffee With the President
Coffee With the President
Harlingen Chamber's Javier De Leon has a personal face-to-face sit-down with members of the community Oct. 4 at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce. De Leon will talk about what the Harlingen Chamber offers, some of its initiatives and how to properly utilize chamber membership. This event is open to the entire community and is free.
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Weslaco Quarterly Power Lunch
Weslaco Quarterly Power Lunch
The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce presents its quarterly Power Lunch Oct. 6 with guest speaker Jessica Estevez of Estrategia Group. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network. Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. Register online or by contacting the chamber.
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Women Empowering Women – Desirae Salcido
Women Empowering Women – Desirae Salcido
Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce for its Women Empowering Women event Oct. 7 with keynote speaker Desirae Salcido. Salcido is a sergeant with the Law Enforcement Development Unit for Texas Department of Public Safety. She's been with the department for 9 years and a sergeant for 6. She is a wife and a mother of three. RSVP to attend this event. Limited seating available.
Governor’s Small Business Webinar: Identifying Your Target Market
Governor’s Small Business Webinar: Identifying Your Target Market
Who is most likely to use your product or service? Learn how to effectively identify your target market during the next Governor's Small Business Webinar Oct. 7. A panel of subject-matter experts will discuss the importance of determining your customer base. They will also provide key resources to help small businesses succeed. The session includes a live Q&A session. Register online.
McAllen “Man & Woman of the Year” Awards
McAllen “Man & Woman of the Year” Awards
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Oct. 7 to celebrate this year’s Man & Woman of the Year. This year's honorees are McAllen Police Chief Victor R. Rodriguez and Sally Fraustro-Guerra. For table reservations or sponsorships, contact Blanca Cardenas at 956-682-2871 or bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com.
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Walk For Women Silent Dance Party
Walk For Women Silent Dance Party
Walk For Women hosts a Silent Dance Party at Louie's Backyard Oct. 10 with three channels of music to choose from. The silent disco is an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music is broadcast via a radio transmitter with the signal being picked up by wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants. Find someone with the same color headphones…
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Walk For Women
Walk For Women
Walk For Women honors the breast cancer survivors, fighters and thrivers, and remember those we have lost but who remain in our hearts. Registration is from 8:30-10 a.m. at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. The walk starts promptly at 10 am. and will also end at the convention centre. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. The route will go south on Padre Blvd to the Post Office at…
Mission Lions Market Days
Mission Lions Market Days
Join friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days Oct. 9. The market includes arts and crafts, antiques, jewelry, clothing, food and music. Free community bingo is also part of the event. The market takes place every month on the second Saturday.
Weslaco Museum Saturday Speaker – Lisa Adam
Weslaco Museum Saturday Speaker – Lisa Adam
The Weslaco Museum presents Lisa Adam for an encore event on her book “xuai” Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. Adam is an anthropologist whose research lead her on a journey to “the whispered and fragmented words" of the ancient Coahuiltecan peoples of south Texas and northern Mexico. With Spanish missions dominating the area, many of the natives were converted to Christianity. Through those missions, words were translated from native languages…
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Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market
Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market
IMAS hosts the Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market Oct. 10. Visitors can play Lotería, create papel picado, make a paper butterfly shadow box, view the altars display, and decorate a traditional sugar skull ($2 per participant). A diverse vendor market will be on site with traditional pieces and handmade goods including art, jewelry, plants, aguas frescas and sweet treats. Community tables include McAllen Public Library and Valley Symphony Orchestra. The McAllen Creative Incubator…
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Kid’s Night Out At Sea Turtle Inc.
Kid’s Night Out At Sea Turtle Inc.
Sea Turtle Inc. hosts a Kid's Night Out for children ages 7-14 years old Oct. 16. Children will participate in educational sea turtle activities and spooky activities hosted by sea turtle educators. Pizza, snacks and drinks are included in the $50 registration. Register online.
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Business Over Breakfast – American Cancer Society
Business Over Breakfast – American Cancer Society
The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly Business Over Breakfast Oct. 14 with the American Cancer Society. Cathy Weaver serves as the keynote speaker for this installment.
SPI Coffee and Conversation
SPI Coffee and Conversation
Join the South Padre Island Chamber for "Coffee and Conversation" to hear about new county projects on Oct. 14 at Padre Island Brewing Co. Speakers are Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. and County Commissioner Pct. 1 Sofia Benavides. The Point Isabel ISD will also provide information on the November bond election.
Edinburg Chamber Installation & Awards Banquet
Edinburg Chamber Installation & Awards Banquet
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce honors its Man and Woman of the Year at its installation and awards banquet Oct. 14. "Under the Neon Moon" will celebrate Michael J. Williamson, the chamber's 2021-2022 president of the board, and Veronica Gonzales, the immediate past president. Other honors for the evening include Community Leader of the Year, Ambassador of the Year and Business Award winners. VIP tables and sponsorships are available. For…
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Small Business FInancial Statements Seminar
Small Business FInancial Statements Seminar
The Small Business Financial Statements Seminar on Oct. 15 at the Harlingen Chamber focuses on how to create, use and maintain three important financial statements. This includes balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements. Explore how small business can use these statements to build a strong financial plan and strategy for continued growth. Presented by Frost Bank, in partnership with the Greater Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, Liftfund…
Coffee Crawl: A Coffee, Culture and Lifestyle Festival
Coffee Crawl: A Coffee, Culture and Lifestyle Festival
H-E-B Park hosts the inaugural Coffee Crawl Oct. 15, featuring coffee vendors from across the RGV. The evening also features a coffee contest, local performers, pastry vendors and other local retail vendors. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Fellow pet friends are allowed and tickets are $5. Purchase tickets online or the H-E-B Park box office.
Food Park Unplugged
Food Park Unplugged
Food Park Unplugged takes place Oct. 15 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. Free admission into the park.
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Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day
Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day
The Hidalgo County Republican Party hosts a Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day Oct. 16. From 12:30-2:30 p.m., join in for hot dogs and hamburgers. Everyone is invited.
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Exploring Your Market
Exploring Your Market
The "Exploring Your Market" online session Oct. 21 helps business owners target market and new market segments. Who are your potential customers? Is there a demand or growing demand for your product or service? Who is buying or selling something similar? All these questions and more must be studied to make key business decisions in your small business. Webinar highlights The importance of market research Tools to conduct market research…
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Budgeting Webinar
Budgeting Webinar
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and BBVA present a financial education virtual workshop on budgeting Oct. 26. In this workshop, participants will: Explore the importance of creating and maintaining a budget. Examine the differences between wants and needs. Set goals for spending, saving, and debt repayment. This event is free and open to the public. Register online.
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Advanced Legal Tips for Small Businesses
Advanced Legal Tips for Small Businesses
Is your small business protected? Join Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in an informal webinar Oct. 27 as they present advanced legal tips to protect and strengthen your existing business. As a responsible business owner, you need to make certain that all your legal bases are covered and that you are effectively managing your business risk. Webinar highlights: Insurance Intellectual Property Employment Taxes Q&A Webinar participants who qualify can meet one-to-one…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal hosts a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 30 to raise awareness, celebrate survivorship and to hear testimonials of breast cancer survivors. "These efforts are important to highlight during October, but such efforts need to extend throughout the year as well,” said Villarreal. “We hope that this event will serve as a reminder to both women and men that self-examinations…
Quinta Mazatlán Halloween Party in the Park
Quinta Mazatlán Halloween Party in the Park
Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center's Halloween Party in the Park takes place Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free with park admission. Guests will be able to walk the Sticks and Bones trail, do some shopping from some local vendors and stop by Randerie's food truck. Live performances include the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Folkorico dancers and the award-winning Mariachi Mariposas. The event…
Texas Butterfly Festival – Community Day
Texas Butterfly Festival – Community Day
The National Butterfly Center hosts its free Texas Butterfly Festival Community Day Oct. 30 with activities, vendors and exhibits. Activities include make your own Banana Brew, 'Butterfly U' for Young Naturalists and 'Wild Things' Arts & Crafts. Attendees can also Hunt the Hackberry Trail, Pin the Tail on the Swallowtail, and climb all over our 'Hungry Caterpillar' playscape. Vendors and exhibits will set up in the Visitor's Pavilion and in…
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Small Business Financial Statements Presented by Frost Bank
Small Business Financial Statements Presented by Frost Bank
Frost Bank in partnership with the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, UTRGV Small Business Development Center, LiftFund and PeopleFund hosts a Small Business Financial Statements workshop Nov. 2. Learn how to create, use and maintain three important financial statements: balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow statements. Explore how small businesses can use them to build a strong financial plan and strategy for continued growth. Special guest speakers include…
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Addressing the Elephant In the Room: How To Handle Difficult Conversations
Addressing the Elephant In the Room: How To Handle Difficult Conversations
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch & Learn Nov. 5 on difficult conversations and why they are needed for organizational success. of the E Bite Project discusses the need for difficult conversations for organizationaDr. Alexandra Hughesl success in this ever changing and diverse world. Participants will learn: Why we struggle in having hard conversations and how our diverse individual identities impact understanding. How to reframe our personal negative…
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2021 SPI Muzicians Run 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk
South Padre Island Mariachi Run is now the South Padre Island Muzicians Run 5k/10k. The event takes place Nov. 6 with a running course infused with live entertainment. Everyone is invited to participate in this non-timed fun run/walk.
Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks
The City of Pharr's annual Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks event takes place Nov. 6 in Downtown Pharr (118 South Cage Blvd.). The parade will take place at 4:30 p.m. with the Fireworks Show following at 8 p.m. The Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks event allows the community to show gratitude while honoring the men and women who have valiantly served the nation. Participants should sport…
HCISD Job Fair
HCISD Job Fair
Harlingen CISD hosts a job fair Nov. 6, is seeking applicants for bus drivers, child nutrition employees, custodians, grounds utility crewmen, teachers and paraprofessionals. For more information, call 956-430-9711.
Port Isabel Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival
Port Isabel Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival
Join the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce for its annual Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival in the Sutherland's parking lot Nov. 6. Dozens of professional and amateur chefs prepare their favorite recipes for thousands of festival attendees at a modest fee. Each contestant’s recipe will be judged on appearance, aroma and taste by a select panel of judges. Winner announcements take place at 4 p.m. The Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival…
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