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Legislative Update Luncheon 2022
Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport 2721 South 10th Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 25 to discuss our legislative updates at the Legislative Update Luncheon 2022. State legislators present a summary of how recent bills will affect business, education, health, transportation, etc. There will be an open Q&A session for those in attendance. Tickets are $50 for individuals, $600 for a reserved table for eight people. Contact the RGVHCC office for reserved tables. Buy tickets online.
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Growth With Intention
Brownsville Event Center 1 Event Center, Brownsville, United StatesIvette Mayo, CEO of YoSoyIam LLC, speaks on Growth with Intention on Sept. 14 at the Brownsville Events Center. As much as you desire to get things done, it seems difficult at times. You may feel weighed down by the uncertainty and constant change in the world. Even though you push forward, you still lack the satisfaction one should feel when an important task is completed. Know that you are…
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Make a Fun and Simple Backyard Habitat
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesAllen Williams Transform a portion of your yard into a welcoming place for birds and butterflies this fall. Allen Williams, landscape habitat specialist at PSJA ISD, goes over the key components that you need to address to do so on Sept. 22 at Quinta Mazatlan. To help you grow your “edible” garden for wildlife, the native nursery “Blue Mockingbird” will also be selling native plants to take home. Williams became…
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AAF-RGV Luncheon Featuring Sean Thompson
Embassy Suites by Hilton 800 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin the American Advertising Federation – Rio Grande Valley for a luncheon on Sept. 27 featuring Sean Thompson, the co-founder of lookthinkmake. Thompson will speak on "Turning Spaces Into Places: Building Brands for Community Destinations." From remarkable buildings to beloved neighborhoods, and city districts to community parks, we all have places we love to be. But how do those places get their start? This luncheon addresses the elements that create…
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Native Plant Sale & Talk With Mike Heep
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesMike Heep Quinta Mazatlan kicks off Native Plant Month in Texas on Oct. 6 with a native plant sale and Mike Heep’s presentation, “Landscaping with Native Plants.” Heep will focus on a wide variety of the Rio Grande Valley’s native plants and information on how to diversify your garden with local specialties that help sustain the ecological and biodiversity of the region. South Texas native plants are the ecological basis…
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SPI Coffee & Conversation
Padre Island Brewing Company 3400 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce hosts its Coffee and Conversation on Oct. 13 with guest speaker Teri Capistran, superintendent of Point Isabel ISD. Explore the opportunities to engage with students and educators to meet the workforce needs of businesses. Coffee and Conversation will also be on Facebook live @spichamber.
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SPI Coffee & Conversation
Padre Island Brewing Company 3400 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesJoin the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 10 for an update on what is going on with the Laguna Blvd. project. Special guests are Mayor Patrick McNulty and City Manager Randy Smith. The conversation will also air on Facebook Live @spichamber.
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Despierta Brownsville: Texas Legislature 101
Historic Alonso Building 510 E. St. Charles St., Brownsville, TX, United StatesThe Brownsville Chamber of Commerce's Governmental Advocacy Committee presents Despierta Brownsville: Texas Legislature 101 on Nov. 29. Business leaders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs may join the conversation on how the Texas Legislature has a major impact on commerce across the State of Texas. Guest speaker is Texas Senator Eddie Lucio Jr., District 27. With its responsibility to pass the budget and its ability to pass bills affecting commerce, the…
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SPI Coffee And Conversation
Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Dec. 8 for "Coffee and Conversation" at Padre Island Brewing Co. Find out why animal shelters are so important to the community. Jackie Conrad, FOAR executive director, shares the important services FOAR provides for residents and tourists.
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SPI Coffee & Conversation
Padre Island Brewing Company 3400 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesJoin the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 12 for "Coffee and Conversation" at Padre Island Brewing Co. Guest speakers Dr. Joe Ybarra and Wes Robinson will give a hospital and healthcare update. Ybarra is an Island physician and Robinson is the CNO/vice president of clinical services at Harlingen Medical Center.
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Friday With The City: City of Brownsville Update
Brownsville Event Center 1 Event Center, Brownsville, United StatesThe Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Brownsville hosts Friday with the City on Jan. 13. During this session, will attendees receive an update on the growth happening within the City of Brownsville. Friday with the City is an initiative of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Brownsville to provide an update to the community about the growth, progress and future…
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AAF Luncheon – Small Has Never Been So Big
Embassy Suites by Hilton 800 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX, United StatesThe American Advertising Federation - Rio Grande Valley hosts a luncheon with guest speaker Franco Cabalerro on Jan.17. Cabalerro's address, "Small Has Never Been So Big," details how small business ad campaigns are earning big international recognition at major awards shows. Registration is required, along with payment in full advance of the event. Registration is $25 for members, $30 non-members and non-member guests, and $20 for students. Register online. About…