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SUMMARY:2023 AAF-Rio Grande Valley American Advertising Awards Gala Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Advertising Federation – Rio Grande Valley for a fun-filled weekend at the Courtyard Marriott on South Padre Island from Feb. 17-19. The highlight of the weekend is the 2023 AAF-RGV American Advertising Awards celebrating the excellence in Rio Grande Valley advertising. It will take place on Saturday evening\, Feb. 18. \nThe AAF-Rio Grande Valley American Advertising Awards celebrate the excellence in RGV advertising. Gold\, Silver and Bronze awards go to local advertising and marketing organizations for work that ran during 2022. In addition\, recognition will go to Best of Show\, Best of Print\, Best of Digital and Best of Film/Video. \nThe American Advertising Awards is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions\, attracting nearly 35\,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. \nThe mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the spirit of creative excellence in advertising. \nTickets for the awards ceremony are $100 and are available online. \nThe Courtyard Marriott South Padre Island is offering room rates of $120 per night. A reservation code will be sent upon awards ticket purchase.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/2023-aaf-rio-grande-valley-american-advertising-awards-gala-weekend/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott South Padre Island\, 6700 Padre Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, 78597
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:Women of Distinction Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2022 Women of Distinction Awards Dinner at the Mission Event Center on June 15. \nThis event is a celebration of women who have excelled throughout their careers while also being involved in community building. Categories are Health\, Education\, Government\, Entrepreneur\, Professional\, Rising Star\, Arts and Entertainment\, Humanitarian\, and Military. \nTickets are $50. Reserved tables of eight are $600. \nTickets are available online or by calling the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-of-distinction-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:Mission Event Center\, 200 South Shary Road\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:Civics Bee Competition
DESCRIPTION:The National Civics Bee comes to Brownsville on May 11 at the Brownsville Events Center. Students will be competing to be the named the first Brownsville #NationalCivicsBee champion. \nShare your support and cheer on finalists as they compete for national acclaim and cash prizes. \nFinalists are:\n\nDayanna Rodriguez Ceja\, IDEA Owassa\nKate Aleman\, Stillman Middle School\nJared Calderon\, South Texas Preparatory Academy\nSeanah Mireles\, IDEA San Benito\nChristopher Zendejas\, Oliveira Middle School\nSusan Perez\, Faulk Middle School\n\nAbout the Bee:\nThe Brownsville Civics Bee is one of six inaugural National Civics Bee competitions promoted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More than 400 local middle school students participated in a first-round essay competition sharing their ideas on how to use civics to solve a problem in our community. Judges selected the top 10 student essays to advance to the final round: a live quiz event that will test student’s civics knowledge. \nThe National Civics Bee is presented by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, with support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. \nThis event is free and open to the community.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/civics-bee-competition/
LOCATION:Brownsville Events Center\, 1 Events Center Blvd.\, Brownsville\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:McAllen Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The annual McAllen Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon takes place March 10 honoring McAllen businesswomen. This year’s honorees are owner of Cantu Special Events Blanca Cantu\, owner and CEO of Mego Afek USA Raquel Hochman and CEO of Bert Ogden Auto Group Natasha Del Barrio. \nThe honorees will share how they overcame adversity and challenges to reach their business goals. \nThe event includes lunch by the DoubleTree Hotel. The cost to attend the event is $40 for chamber members or $60 for non-members. Sponsorships and reserved tables are available. There will also be swag bags and door prize giveaways. \nThe McAllen Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon is presented by the McAllen Chamber All About Women Committee\, the City of McAllen\, The Law Office of John David Franz\, Oh Kay’s\, Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen/On the Border\, and Socialife Magazine. \nFor more information or to make a reservation\, contact Gerry Garcia at 956-682-2871.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mcallen-legendary-businesswomens-luncheon/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites by Hilton\, 1800 S 2nd Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:McAllen “Man & Woman of the Year" Awards
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor table reservations or sponsorships\, contact Blanca Cardenas at 956-682-2871 or bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mcallen-man-woman-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center\, 700 Convention Center Boulevard\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:Greater Harlingen Chamber First Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Chamber of Harlingen hosts its inaugural Annual Gala Oct. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn Harlingen Convention Center. \nThroughout the evening\, the chamber will honor the many organizations and people who’ve stood out to better the City of Harlingen. This gala will also showcase how the Chamber has evolved throughout the past years and the new direction it’s taking. \nSponsorship information is available online. \nTo reserve a table or for sponsorships\, contact Aaryn Marez at amarez@harlingen.com or 956-423-5440.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/greater-harlingen-chamber-first-annual-gala/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Harlingen Convention Center\, 751 Harlingen Heights Drive\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78552\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:Buenas Tardes Luncheon-Community Leader Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce presents its Buenas Tardes Luncheon Sept. 16\, spotlighting community leaders. Honorees include Sarah Hammond\, president of Atlas Electrical\, Air Conditioning\, Refrigeration and Plumbing Services; State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa; and Nick Rhodes\, president of Rhodes Enterprises. \nTickets are $50. Table sponsorships are available for $425. \nRegister online or contact the chamber.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/buenas-tardes-luncheon-community-leader-spotlight/
LOCATION:Mission Event Center\, 200 South Shary Road\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s All About Women Committee hosts the annual Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon May 27. The event will honor McAllen attorney Katie Klein\, co-owner of Dairy Queen restaurants Laurie Lozano and Dr. Fredericka Borland. \nNaxi Lopez of The Monitor will interview each honoree about their experiences as they developed their business careers. \nEmbassy Suites McAllen will serve lunch. The cost to attend the event is $35 for chamber members or $50 for non-members. Sponsorships and reserved tables are available. \nThe City of McAllen\, Annette and John David Franz\, Linebarger Attorneys at Law\, Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen serve as event sponsors. \nFor more information or to make a reservation\, contact Gerry Garcia.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/legendary-businesswomens-luncheon/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton\, 800 Convention Center Blvd.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:Women-Owned Small Business Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Beacon State Fund\, in partnership with the Governor’s Commission for Women\, hosts the Women-Owned Small Business Pitch Competition June 1. Texas women-owned small businesses may apply\, explaining how their businesses pivoted in uncertain times of the pandemic. \nTo qualify for the pitch competition\, a business must meet the following eligibility criteria:\n\nIs at least 51-percent owned\, controlled\, operated and managed by a woman or women.\nMade $1\,000\,000 or less in revenue in 2020.\nEmployed 15 or less in 2020.\nBe registered in the State of Texas.\nHave operated for more than 12 months.\n\nComplete applications must be submitted by June 1 via the online application form. For more information and to apply\, visit gov.texas.gov.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-owned-small-business-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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