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Lunch & Learn: Workforce Solutions
2023-05-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Mission EDC, 801 Bryan Road, Mission, TX, 78572, United States
Join the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce for a Lunch & Learn about Workforce Solutions on May 17. Josue “Josh” Vasquez and Elena Pacheco of Workforce Solutions will share information on the network of workforce development partners that offer a range of programs and services designed to help job seekers find employment and employers find skilled workers.
Registration is required with a limited amount of spots available.
Register online.

CEO Roundtable
2023-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | South Texas Health System Heart, 1900 South D Street, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 23 a candid discussion on the future of business. U.S. Small Business Administration Lower Rio Grande Valley District Director Angela Burton will speak about solutions for small business challenges.
Seating is limited.
To RSVP, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa 956-682-2871 or mhinojosa@mcallenchamber.com.

IMAS Guild: Style Show 2023
2023-05-13 11:30 - 14:00 | International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX, 78504, United States
Join the ladies of the IMAS Guild on May 13 for an afternoon of fashion, auctions, and music at the International Museum of Art & Science.
This annual style show and luncheon feature the latest fashions from Lionel’s Boutique and Gifts, Chico’s and Dillard’s.
All proceeds from the Guild Spring Style Show & Luncheon support the International Museum of Art & Science in fulfilling its goal of inspiring the community with educational programs and exhibitions.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets or sponsorship inquiries, contact Mariella Gorena at 956-451-4665 or Tina Ziegler at 956-624-9624.

1 Million Cups
2023-05-10 09:00 - 10:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for 1 Million Cups on May 10 where VeggyDog and Devstar will present about their services. One Million Cups provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and the community to gather and connect, where you can work through business challenges and identify opportunities.
This event is free and open to the public.

Link Up: Speed Networking
2023-05-09 11:30 - 13:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
Link Up: Speed Networking on May 9 is geared towards McAllen Chamber members and gives attendees the opportunity to promote their business, develop new leads and create new professional contacts.
Light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Special thanks go from the chamber to the event sponsor Lowy & Lacar.
To reserve your spot, contact Sales Specialist Andrea de la Garza at 956-682-2871 or adelagarza@mcallenchamber.com.

Derby at the Depot - Leadership Edinburg XXXIV Fundraiser
2023-05-06 14:30 - 18:00 | Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, 602 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX, 78539, United States
Put on your fancy hats and get ready to race for a good cause on May 6 at Derby at the Depot, a Leadership Edinburg XXXIV fundraiser. The afternoon includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, drinks and games.
Tickets are $75 per person or $100 per couple, and are available for purchase online.

Alligator Sanctuary Anniversary
2023-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary, 6801 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
The South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary celebrates its fourth anniversary on May 6 with fun for the young and young at heart.
Gator Talks are scheduled at 11a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Come by and visit with baby gators, juvenile gators and see the King Queen Gators – Big Padre and Lady Laguna.
Free admission.

Women Empowering Women - Cassandra Consiglio
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Cassandra Consiglio for its May installment of Women Empowering Women on May 4. The director of the Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau will share her story of inspiration, unity and strength.
Tickets are $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Must RSVP to attend.
Call 956-423-5440 or email aalvarez@harlingen.com to claim your spot.

Taste McAllen
2023-05-03 18:30 - 21:30 | McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United States
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 3 for a culinary experience exploring the unique diversity and myriad of flavors from the region.
This is the Premier Food Festival of South Texas where guests can enjoy mouth-watering signature bites from over 20 staple restaurants unique to the region.
Individual tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online (service fees will apply). Attendees can enjoy signature bites from all the participating vendors, along with beer, wine and soft drinks included with General Admission access. Live music, photo opportunities and other activations will also be available.
Taste McAllen’s mission is to support and highlight the area restaurant community by showcasing the diverse culinary talents of the region.
For more information, contact Economic Development Specialist Erica Almazan at 956-682-2871 or ealmazan@mcallenchamber.com.

RGVHCC Manic Monday Mixer
2023-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Barrel House Kitchen & Bar, 1927 S. Tourist Drive, Edinburg, TX, 78593, United States
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its Manic Monday Mixer on May 1 at Barrel House Kitchen & Bar in Edinburg. The networking event enables business people gather to enjoy appetizers and beverages while they mingle and create new business leads.
The Manic Monday Mixers have helped the RGVHCC members create many business contacts from throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Door prizes are always a big draw. Anyone donating a door prize gets an extra opportunity to talk about their business. So plenty of business cards are definitely recommended.
For more information on the mixer or the benefits of the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce membership benefits, call the office at 928-0060.

Exploring Nature Writing: Spirituality of Trees
2023-04-29 11:00 - 13:30 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Explore and write about trees at Quinta Mazatlan with naturalist and explorer Taylor Zavala.
Quinta Mazatlán invites the public to explore and share connections with nature through the writing class: Exploring Nature Writing: Spirituality of Trees on April 29. Evaluate relationships with the natural world, engage in stories, learn new creative tools to enhance writing, and explore techniques to tune in to the world around us before imaginations are set off to play.
Attendees will explore native trees within the thorn forest by engaging their olfactory, vision and skin senses as a means of “place-seeking.” By learning how trees function and communicate through sense-experience of their own, we can appreciate the like value of communication, community and being of another species. This experience offers an invitation to connect with oneself, people and species around us. It emphasizes the interconnectivity of our world and the value which comes through the approach of writing and story as not only a form of expression but as a form of Stewardship.
The class fee is $3 per person, with advance registration preferred via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

Third Annual BiG Heroes BiG Fun Run
2023-04-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Roloff Park, Laguna Vista, 122 Fernandez Street, Laguna Vista, TX, 78578, United States
Calling all Autism Heroes! The third annual BiG Heroes BiG Fun Run takes place April 29 in Laguna Vista, offering a Fun Run, 5k and 10k run all to benefit BiG Heroes Inc.
5K Walk includes event t-shirt, and 5K and 10K Runs include event shirt and medal for top 10 men and top 10 women. The one-mile Fun Run is free for kids under 12 with the first 100 registered receiving a free cape.
All participants who cross the finish line will receive a medal. Door prizes, fun activities and informational booths round out the day.
Volunteer opportunities available on BiG Heroes Inc.’s website under Events, as well as registration.

McAllen Chamber Speaker Series: Robert Garza
2023-04-27 11:30 - 13:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts its Speaker Series featuring Robert Garza on April 27. Garza will give a general understanding of business financial planning, from executive benefits, contingency planning and more.
This event is free for chamber members, $15 for non-members.
To RSVP, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa at 956-682-2871 or mhinojosa@mcallenchamber.com.

Accreditation Mixer: A Complimentary Networking Mixer
2023-04-25 17:00 - 19:30 | IBC Bank, 1600 Ruben Torres Blvd., Brownsville, 78526, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff host a complimentary networking mixer on April 25 in celebration of its recent four-star Accreditation designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The Business After-Hours Networking Mixer provides an opportunity for members and non-members to meet today’s business leaders and potential clients. There will be music, entertainment and complimentary appetizers and drinks. Cocktail attire is requested.
For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Those interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Astrid Rosales at membership@brownsvillechamber.com or at 956-542-4341.

The Future of Small Business Luncheon
2023-04-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport, 2721 South 10th Street, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Join the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for The Future of Small Business Luncheon on April 24. Special guests are Texas Association of Business President/CEO Glenn Hamer and Chairman Massey Villarreal.
The TAB Is the Texas State Chamber, representing companies of every size and Industry. TAB’s purpose Is to champion the best business climate In the world, unleashing the power of free enterprise to enhance lives for generations.
Tickets are $50 per person, $600 for a reserved table of eight.
Register online.

National Civics Bee in Brownsville - Live Local Competition
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Brownsville Events Center, 1 Events Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX, United States
The National Civics Bee in Brownsville takes place April 22 as finalists compete for local acclaim to advance to the state competition in Austin and win cash prizes.
The Brownsville Civics Bee is one of many pilot National Civics Bee competitions promoted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. At least 100 local middle school students participated in a first-round essay competition. Judges will select 20 students to advance to the local live competition: a live quiz event testing civics knowledge.
Students will be competing to win cash prizes and be named a Brownsville #NationalCivicsBee champion! Each finalist will also receive a certificate.
This event is free and open to the community.

State of the City: Launching The Future of BTX
2023-04-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Brownsville Event Center, 1 Event Center, Brownsville, 78526, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Brownsville join Mayor Trey Mendez for his final State of the City Address on April 19.
Local businesses, community stakeholders, constituents, and regional leaders are invited to join the in-person event showcasing the accomplishments of the City of Brownsville over the last year. Registration opens at 11 a.m. with an opportunity to network prior to the start of the program. For those unable to join in person, the address will be live on the City of Brownsville YouTube channel.
Single tickets are $50.
RSVP in advance.

Art of Marketing Workshop
2023-04-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, 602 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX, 78539, United States
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts a marketing workshop for local business owners on April 19. “Art of Marketing” covers various topics related to marketing, including the identification of target market, pricing strategy and more. Marivel Mata, Senior Business Advisor at the UTRGV SBDC, leads the workshop and will help businesses improve their marketing efforts.
“We’re excited to offer this workshop to local business owners,” said Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. “Marketing is an essential part of any business, and we want to help our members improve their marketing strategies so that they can grow and succeed.”
The workshop includes a Q&A session where attendees can ask the presenters any questions they may have. Light refreshments will also be provided.
Interested business owners can register online or by calling the chamber’s office. Space is limited, so interested attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.

McAllen Passport Fair
2023-04-15 08:00 - 16:00 | City of McAllen Passport Facility (Downtown Parking Garage), 221 South 15th Street, McAlllen, TX, United States
The City of McAllen Passport Division Facility hosts a Passport Fair on April 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of McAllen Passport Facility in the Downtown Parking Garage at 221 South 15th Street.
“Passport processing times have been extended and we want to make sure that anyone wishing to travel has their required documents in time,” said Norma Rodriguez, Passport Facility administrator.
Appointments are not required for the Passport Fair and walk-ins are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. If an appointment is preferred, schedule by calling 956-681-1450.
For passport information, fees and forms, visit mcallen.net or travel.state.gov.

Edinburg Chambers Public Affairs Luncheon
2023-04-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, 118 Paseo del Prado, Edinburg, 78539, United States
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce welcomes area leaders to attend its quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon on April 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz will bring insight into her top priorities for the 118th Congressional Session.
De La Cruz was sworn in on Jan. 7 and is the first Latina and first Republican to represent the 15th Congressional District of Texas in the United States House of Representatives. Her district spans from Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley northward to Seguin in Guadalupe County, and to the east of San Antonio.
The luncheon will take place at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event will be live-streamed on the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for free viewing.
Limited tickets and tables are available for purchase by calling the Edinburg Chamber.

South Texas Senior Summit - Cameron County
2023-04-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Drive, Harlingen, TX, 78552, United States
The South Texas Senior Summit – Cameron County is a free event for seniors on April 13 at the Harlingen Convention Center. The day features free education seminars for health, Medicare, Medicaid, fraud and abuse.
Other free events include:

Exams for face, ears, eyes, nose, throat, heart and lungs
Health Screenings for glucose, blood pressure, eye, feet, veins, dental and bone density
Activities like Zumba, gold massages, nail polishing and dancing

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Business Over Breakfast - Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez
2023-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce for Business Over Breakfast on April 13 with Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez, president of Texas Southmost College. The morning includes complimentary breakfast and networking with local business communities.
This event is free. For more information, email aalvarez@harlingen.com.

SPI Coffee & Conversation
2023-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Padre Island Brewing Company, 3400 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce as it hosts Richard Molina, chief appraiser for the Cameron County Appraisal District, for Coffee & Conversation on April 13.
Get to know more about the appraisal district and how the property tax system works.

1 Million Cups
2023-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
One Million Cups on April 12 provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and the community to gather and connect. Attendees can work through business challenges and identify opportunities.
Join the McAllen Chamber for this 1MC where My Reservs and Viva Kandle Bar will present about their services.
1MC is free and open to the public.

Link Up: Speed Networking
2023-04-11 11:30 - 13:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
The McAllen Chamber invites members to “Link Up: Speed Networking” on April 11 for the opportunity to promote their business, develop new leads and create new professional contacts.
Light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited.
To reserve your spot, contact Sales Specialist Andrea de la Garza at 956-682-2871 or adelagarza@mcallenchamber.com.

Inquieta Women Maximizing Their Impact 2023
2023-04-11 09:30 - 13:30 | Brownsville Events Center, 1 Events Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX, United States
Join the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation for Inquieta Women Maximizing Their Impact 2023 on April 11. The free luncheon event has a mission of empowering all RGV women. Learn about available local and state resources and hear powerful testimonials from diverse women leaders and their career journeys.
Must be registered to attend. This is a limited seating event; registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register online.

Women Empowering Women - Kristin Luckey
2023-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Kristin Luckey, director of Marketing and Public Affairs at Marine Military Academy serves as keynote speaker on April 6 at the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women Empowering Women luncheon. Luckey will share her story of inspiration, unity and strength.
Registration is $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Must RSVP to attend.
Call 956-423-5440, or email aalvarez@harlingen.com to claim your spot.

Weslaco Networking Lunch Mob
2023-04-05 11:30 - 13:00 | TBA
Join the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce for it monthly Networking Lunch Mob on March 1. The event provides an opportunity to network with other business community members and support a local restaurant. Everyone pays for his/her own lunch.
Register online to receive event location and instructions.

RGVHCC Manic Monday Mixer
2023-04-03 17:30 - 19:30 | La Bahia, 4620 N. 10th Street, McAllen, TX, United States
The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its April Manic Monday Mixer on April 3 at La Bahia. The networking event provides a venue for business people to gather over appetizers and beverages while they mingle and create new business leads. The Manic Monday Mixers have helped the RGVHCC members create many business contacts from throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Anyone donating a door prize gets an extra opportunity to talk about their business.
Register online.

Importance of Bees
2023-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
It’s pollinating season! Quinta Mazatlán hosts Glenn Simpson on March 30 as he gives information on the importance of bees. Additionally, Simpson will also have a table set up with products from Bay Bees to take home.
Tickets are $3 and available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
