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SUMMARY:Backyard Gardening with Stephanie Kasper
DESCRIPTION:Stephanie Kasper\nInterested in starting your own vegetable garden? Not sure where to start? Ask an experienced farmer for tips and tricks on how to begin and maintain your own garden at the Nature Speaker Series. Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center hosts UTRGV research farmer Stephanie Kasper on March 3 for a special presentation on sustainable agriculture and growing food in the Rio Grande Valley. \nThis presentation will discuss strategies for starting and maintaining vegetable gardens under challenging South Texas conditions. \nKasper is a research farmer at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Here\, she studies soil health practices and manages the Hub of Prosperity Farm. The farm began in 2019 for community-facing sustainable agriculture research and education. With agricultural experience at scales ranging from apartment patio to 200-acre ranch\, she believes everyone can be involved in creative and sustainable food production solutions. \nTickets are $5 and available for purchase at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/backyard-gardening-with-stephanie-kasper/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women: Dr. Linda Burke
DESCRIPTION:The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce’s hit event Women Empowering Women returns this year on Feb. 3 with Dr. Linda Burke. \nWomen Empowering Women is a monthly series which invites an empowered woman from the Harlingen community as a keynote speaker. Speakers tell their stories of how they rose to prominence or overcame difficulties that prevented them from shining. \nTo RSVP or more information\, contact Lauren Campbell.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-dr-linda-burke/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Winter Migrating & Resident Birds with Thamara Hernandez
DESCRIPTION:Quinta Mazatlán hosts Thamara Hernandez\, Urban Park Ranger at Santa Ana NWR\, on Jan. 27 in an outdoor presentation on winter migrating and resident birds of the Rio Grande Valley. \nIn North America there are 338 bird species that are Nearctic-Neotropical migrants. Of those 338 species\, 333 of them have been documented in Texas. The 615 species of birds on record in Texas are the highest record of any other state. About 54 percent of them are Nearctic-Neotropical migratory birds. The Rio Grande Valley is one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America. \nMigratory birds provide numerous ecosystem services such as pest control\, plant pollination\, serve as food source for other wildlife\, and attract millions of birders and nature enthusiasts from all over the world. \nAbout Thamara Hernandez\nWorking for the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge right along the banks of the Rio Grande river\, Hernandez has a responsibility to maintain the refuge for these magnificent migratory birds on their journeys. A Rio Grande Valley native Hernandez grew up in San Juan. Her passion for the environment and conservation was instilled early on by her family who worked in agriculture fields. She learned firsthand all the hard work that goes into maintaining a healthy environment. Through her role as Urban Park Ranger\, Hernandez has played an active role in educating her community on the importance of protecting and conserving the natural habitat of the Rio Grande Valley. \nTickets are $5 per person. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended online at www.quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/winter-migrating-resident-birds-with-thamara-hernandez/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Valley Nature Poetry with Katherine Hoerth
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Hoerth\nQuinta Mazatlán World Birding Center hosts author and poet Katherine Hoerth Jan. 6  for a night of eco-poetry and special reading/book signing of her most recent publication “Prairie Madness.” The visit is part of the Nature Speaker Series at Quinta Mazatlán. \nA McAllen native\, Hoerth captures the culture of South Texas. She paints a lasting image of one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country\, the Rio Grande Valley.  \nHoerth is the author of five poetry collections\, including Flare Stacks in Full Bloom\, Borderland Mujeres\, Prairie Madness and Goddess Wears Cowboy Boots. She is the 2015 recipient of the Helen C. Smith Prize for the best book of poetry in Texas. She is also the recipient of the 2021 Poetry of the Plains Prize from North Dakota State University Press. Her work has been published in numerous literary magazines including Summerset Review\, Valparaiso Review and Southwestern American Literature. She is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters. In 2017\, she joined the English department at Lamar University as an assistant professor of creative writing and editor-in-chief of Lamar University Literary Press. \nHoerth’s most recent publication Prairie Madness won the 2021 Poetry of Plains and Prairies Award from North Dakota State University Press.  \nTickets for the event are $5 per person. Pre-purchased tickets recommended. Tickets are available for purchase online.  \nFor more information\, contact Quinta Mazatlán and follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/valley-nature-poetry-with-katherine-hoerth/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
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SUMMARY:State of Business & Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for its in-person State of Business & Leadership Luncheon Dec. 1. Thought leaders from the Texas Association of Business and the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives will discuss the big issues for businesses. Other topics include bills and policies from the 87th Texas Legislature\, the employment landscape and what we can expect in the near future. \nSpeakers include Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the Texas Association of Business Stephanie Matthews and Aaron Cox\, vice-president of chamber relations and for the Texas Association of Business and the CEO of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives. \nTickets are $50 and sponsorships are available. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/state-of-business-leadership-luncheon/
LOCATION:Brownsville Event Center\, 1 Event Center\, Brownsville\, 78526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Weslaco Museum Saturday Speaker - Lisa Adam
DESCRIPTION:The Weslaco Museum presents Lisa Adam for an encore event on her book “xuai” Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. \nAdam 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 to Spanish. \nAdam has researched and documented some 100 words and phrases from this “lost” language. She will present information about this language during her talk.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/weslaco-museum-saturday-speaker-lisa-adam/
LOCATION:Weslaco Museum\, 500 South Texas Blvd.\, Weslaco\, TX\, 78596 At this address\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women - Desirae Salcido
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce for its Women Empowering Women event Oct. 7 with keynote speaker Desirae Salcido. \nSalcido 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. \nRSVP to attend this event. Limited seating available.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-jill-fluriet/2021-10-07/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Lifecycle of a Customer
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis event is free for GMCC members\, $15 for non-members. \nRegistration and menu item selection instructions are available online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/lunch-learn-the-lifecycle-of-a-customer/
LOCATION:Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED)\, 801 North Bryan Road\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Despierta Brownsville: The Effects of the Real Estate Market on Brownsville
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in “The Effects of the Real Estate Market on Brownsville” June 17 at Don Chucho Tacos y Tequilas. \nGuest speakers include:\n\nDavid Ramirez\, chief executive officer\, Brownsville/SPI Board of Realtors\nNick Mitchell-Bennett\, executive director\, cdcb | Come Dream. Come Build.\nBruno Zavaleta\, broker and owner\, Zavaleta Realty\, LLC\n\nModerator for the event is Benjamin Pena\, partner at Burton McCumber & Longoria LLP. \nThis year\, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce’s Despierta Brownsville series will tackle community issues impacting the City of Brownsville. Sponsor Don Chuco Tacos y Tequilas will be providing complimentary breakfast and coffee for all in attendance. \nCDC social distancing protocols and face masks are recommended. \nAttendees may submit their questions and comments online. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/despierta-brownsville-the-effects-of-the-real-estate-market-on-brownsville/
LOCATION:Don Chucho Tacos y Tequilas\, 814 Paredes Line Road\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Rodriguez":MAILTO:danielle@brownsvillechamber.com
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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women - Amy Flores
DESCRIPTION:The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce host its monthly Women Empowering Women event May 6. Keynote speaker is Amy Flores\, chief nursing officer of Harlingen Medical Center. \nThe event is free. Attendees must bring their own money for lunch. \nRegister online.\n 
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-amy-flores/
LOCATION:Colletti’s Italian Restaurant\, 202 South 1st\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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