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Women Empowering Women – Amy Flores
Colletti's Italian Restaurant 202 South 1st, Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe 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. The event is free. Attendees must bring their own money for lunch. Register online.
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GMCC Golf Tournament
Shary Municipal Golf Club 2201 North Mayberry Street, Mission, TX, United StatesThe Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce hosts the Mission Citrus Golf Classic May 7. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m., tee-off follows at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $500 for teams of three. Fee includes course fees, golf cart, gift bags, breakfast and lunch. Sponsorship options are available. A portion of the proceeds benefit Mission CISD students. To pre-register, contact C.J. Sanchez.
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12th Annual Knights of Columbus Fishing Tournament
Jim's Pier 211 W. Swordfish Street, South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe 12th annual Knights of Columbus Fishing Tournament May 7-8 benefits the Special Olympics of Texas. Special Olympics of Texas is an organization serving children with special needs and disabilities. The organization enables these children to participate in athletic events across the state. For registration or questions, contact Rene Reyna at 956-200-3462 or Robert Zamorano 956-454-1064.
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Mission Lions Market Days
Mission Market Square 200 West Tom Landry, Mission, TX, United StatesJoin friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days July 10. 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.
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ServSafe Food Managers Certification
SPI Convention Center 7355 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe ServSafe Food Managers Certification May 10-11 provides the training needed to meet SPI City Ordinances. Certification classes take place once a year and are good for five years. This is a two-day class offered in both English and Spanish, with the test administered on the second day. Registration is $175 for South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce members, $200 for prospective members. Registration includes two days of classes, state…
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1 Million Cups McAllen
ZoomJoin the McAllen Chamber of Commerce online May 12 for 1 Million Cups McAllen, connecting the community with entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs engage in a six-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of Q&A with two local entrepreneurs. The idea is to find how the community can help those entrepreneurs succeed. During this free event, participants may network, give feedback or help other fellow entrepreneurs. They can also learn about the local ecosystem…
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Harlingen Business Over Breakfast
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Over Breakfast May 13. Lucy Wolthoff with Foster Angels of South Texas will serve as keynote speaker. Attendees may meet, exchange and share contact information, as well as ideas and knowledge in a positive environment. To attend, you must RSVP to lcampbell@harlingen.com or call 956-423-5440.
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OSHA and Employee Safety in the Workplace
Microsoft TeamsSBA presents "OSHA and Employee Safety in the Workplace" May 14 with OSHA teaching participants why safety is important and what they can do about it. Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Discover and Learn: What does OSHA do? To include enforcement and cooperative programs. Why…
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Harlingen Lunch & Learn
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce presents Lunch & Learn May 20 at the chamber. Guest speaker Frank Mulcahy will discuss the importance of cyber security. He will also talk on how technology is evolving the way entities take sensitive information. Contact the chamber to register.
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Women-Owned Small Business Pitch Competition
Online TX, United StatesThe 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. To qualify for the pitch competition, a business must meet the following eligibility criteria: Is at least 51-percent owned, controlled, operated and managed by a woman or women. Made $1,000,000 or less…
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Weslaco Networking Blitz!
Blitz TX, United StatesMeet other Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce members during the "Weslaco Networking Blitz!" May 26. Participants may talk about their business, what they do and provide referrals. After five minutes, participants will be sent to the next conservation. How it works: 1. Register for event. 2. Set up a profile on Blitzr. 3. Prior to event, choose who you would prefer to be matched with (optional). Look for green, yellow…
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Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon
Embassy Suites by Hilton 800 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX, United StatesThe 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. Naxi Lopez of The Monitor will interview each honoree about their experiences as they developed their business careers. Embassy Suites McAllen will serve lunch. The cost to attend the event is $35 for chamber…