San Benito Resaca Fest 2021
W.H. Heavin Memorial Park 705 N. Bowie Street, San Benito, TX, United StatesThe 13th annual San Benito Resacafest is a family-friendly day of food, craft vendors, games and family activities July 3. An evening concert under the stars and a fireworks display cap off the evening. Resacafest supports the City of San Benito’s efforts to boost tourism by promoting the city’s unique history through family-friendly cultural events and programming. Admission is free.
Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks
Ebony Hills Golf Course 300 W. Palm Drive, Edinburg, TX, United StatesTexas Cook’ Em: High Steaks makes its return July 4 in Edinburg, complete with vendors, live music, car show, a children’s fun area and its state championship barbecue competition. The event is free. Texas Cook’Em is one of Texas’s biggest BBQ purse, awarding $16,000 to the winners. Competitors battle it out to cook the best chicken, ribs, pork brisket and rib-eye for money and bragging rights. A performance by Def Leggend,…
Coffee With the President
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesHarlingen Chamber's Javier De Leon has a personal face-to-face sit-down with members of the community July 5 at 7:30 a.m. De Leon will talk about what the Harlingen Chamber offers. Attendees an also learn of some of the chamber's initiatives and how to properly utilize chamber membership. This event is open to the entire community and is free.
SBA Federal Contracting Series: Women-Owned Small Business Program + PTAC Services
ZoomAs part of the Federal Contracting Series, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Women-Owned Small Business Program online workshop July 7. The federal government's goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. At this workshop, attendees will learn about the Woman-Owned Small Business and the Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business…
Women Empowering Women – Bonnie Villarreal
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce presents "Women Empowering Women" July 8 with Dr. Bonnie Villarreal, co-owner of Rio Vista Dentistry. Attendees must RSVP to attend. Email lcampbell@harlingen.com or call 956-423-5440.
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.
SBA Federal Contracting Series: Federal HUBZone Program + Texas HUB Program Certification
ZoomAs part of the Federal Contracting Series, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center for the Federal HUBZone Certification Program + Texas HUB Program Certification webinar July 14. The federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. To help provide a level playing field…
Business Over Breakfast – Dr. Stephen Robinson
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce is back for Business Over Breakfast July 15. This month's guest speaker is Dr. Stephen Robinson with Culture of Life Ministries. Attendees must RSVP for the event to attend. For more information or to RSVP, email lcampbell@harlingen.com or call 956-423-5440.
Food Park Unplugged
McAllen Food Park 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, United StatesFood Park Unplugged takes place July 16 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.
Health Wellness Seminar
South Texas Heart System Health Clinics 500 East Ridge Road, McAllen, TX, United StatesSarah Koudouzian Ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle? Join South Texas Health System to hear from celebrity personal trainer and author Sarah Koudiuzian at this seminar July 17. The seminar takes place in two sessions, one in person and another on Zoom. The live program includes a special exercise routine and a live cooking demonstration, as well as a mini health expo. The live session one takes place 10-11…
Mental Health Festival
Mural Lane 101 South 17th Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesThe Mental Health Festival by Mental Monarchs takes place July 17 with activities for the entire family. The event includes live music, pop-up shops, butterfly parade, a farmers market and children's activities. A best-dressed doggy pageant also takes place at 3 p.m.
The HR Process
WebinarThe HR Process webinar on July 21 covers the appropriate steps to take when planning for human resources in a small business. This includes what each step entails and its importance. The UTRGV SBDC presents this webinar with promotional support from local chambers of commerce. These include Brownsville, Greater Mission, RGV Hispanic and San Benito. Register online.