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Friday With The City: City of Brownsville Update
2023-01-27 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Brownsville Event Center, 1 Event Center, Brownsville, 78526, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Brownsville hosts Friday with the City on Jan. 27. During this session, attendees will get 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 aimed at providing an update to the community about the growth, progress, and future of the city.
The public may submit questions for presenters online.
RSVP in advance for no charge.
For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.

New Year, New Business Mixer!
2023-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | TBA
Start 2023 off by putting your business on the map with the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce’s “New Year, New Business” mixer on Jan. 26. The evening provides networking with various businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups who understand the importance of growing successful business ventures.
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 food, drinks and various opportunities to win prizes. Cocktail attire is recommended.
Tickets are $25 for Brownsville Chamber members, $30 for non-members.
Register online.
For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.

CEO Round Table
2023-01-24 09:00 - 10:00 | South Texas Health System McAllen, 301 West Expy 83, McAllen, TX, United States
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce its CEO Round Table, a candid discussion surrounding the future of business on Jan. 24.
This new round table series will be a chamber member offering monthly. After a discussion, guests will receive a private tour of the South Texas Health Systems facilities.
The morning includes complimentary coffee and pastries. Seating is limited.
RSVP by contacting Mariela Hinojosa.

Diversify Your Workforce Workshop
2023-01-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, 602 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX, 78539, United States
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts its “Diversify Your Workforce!” collaborative workshop with the Disability Chamber of Commerce on Jan.19. The workshop will be catered towards employers who seek talent sources.
The workshop will feature a presentation by Evelyn Cano, president of the Disability Chamber of Commerce RGV. Cano will discuss the benefits of hiring an employee with disabilities as well as the best accommodation practices for them and other related topics.
Evelyn Cano is a parent, advocate, co-founder and president of the Disability Chamber. The Disability Chamber is the fourth cross-disability chamber of commerce in the U.S. and works to promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities. In 2022, Gov. Abbott appointed Cano to the board of Disability Rights Texas.
The workshop is free of charge for Edinburg Chamber members and $20 for non-members.
Employers interested in participating must RSVP by calling 956-383-4974 or emailing marketing@edinburg.com.

AAF Luncheon - Small Has Never Been So Big
2023-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton, 800 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
The 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 Franco Cabalerro
Cabalerro spent nearly a decade as a copywriter and creative director before transitioning into strategic and business leadership. He’s moved through the agency space of Bromely Communications, LatinWorks, Wieden + Kennedy, Remezcla, EP+ Co, and YMLY&R. Cabalerro spent a sweet five years with Dieste as an associate creative director for Hershey’s, Reese’s Kit Kat among others before moving into the creative strategist role. Now, he’s back at Dieste as the Integrated Strategy Lead – Multicultural, supporting integrated multicultural strategy efforts for AT&T on behalf of key Omnicom partner agencies.
Cabalerro grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and graduated from UT Pan American in 2006 with a degree in Advertising and a minor in Spanish. He and his wife, Elsa, along with their daughter and French bulldog live in Dallas.

Let’s Talk Business Series 2023 - How to Really Start your Own Business
2023-01-13 09:00 - 11:00 | SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office , 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
“How to Really Start Your Own Business” on Jan. 13 is the first workshop in a series of 12 from SBA specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 12-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal, state and local business resources.
Did you recently start a business or planning to start one? While starting a business is an exciting venture, it can be overwhelming and daunting to navigate without proper planning, understanding and execution.
There are a number of factors to keep in mind before starting your own business. If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this session will give you the understanding you need to be well informed and confident when you evaluate your ideas.
To kick off the series, this session will be presented by SCORE RGV and will help participants understand entrepreneurship.
Discover and Learn:

Myths and Realities of Entrepreneurship
Do you have what it takes?
Components of Business Ownership
Making it Legal
Business Plan Basics

Register online.

Friday With The City: City of Brownsville Update
2023-01-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Brownsville Event Center, 1 Event Center, Brownsville, 78526, United States
The 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 of the city.
Participants may submit questions in advance online. Admission is no cost with RSVP.
For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Those interested in sponsorships should contact Astrid Rosales at membership@brownsvillechamber.com or at 956-542-4341.

SPI Coffee & Conversation
2023-01-12 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 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.

Quiet Mind Yoga in the Park
2023-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Quinta Mazatlán hosts a night of outdoor yoga and meditation in the park with Quiet Mind Yoga on Jan. 19 from 6-7 p.m.
“Nurture with Nature” focuses on well-being, mindfulness and a healthy quality of life. The evening includes a beginner friendly yoga flow, meditation and breath work. Guests should bring a yoga mat or blanket/towel for the grass, comfortable clothing, natural insect repellent and a water bottle for the hour session in nature.
Quinta Mazatlán recommends pre-purchased tickets for $3 each at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
About Quiet Mind Yoga
Quiet Mind Yoga was founded by Matthew Morales in McAllen. Morales began his journey with yoga over 14 years ago to aid his studies in the arts. It wasn’t until seven years ago that he was lead to fully dedicate himself to the practice. Around that time, Matthew had begun doing work to look at the patterns and habits of his life. As he was traveling, the world in 2016, he met yoga teachers from the United States, India, Australia and more, inspiring him to pursue yoga as a facilitator. With QMY, Matthew hopes to help people heal, and set themselves free through yoga and other modalities. QMY works to build a sense of community by creating experiences and environments for all to feel welcome.

Brownsville Chamber Connect +
2023-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, 1600 University Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce team on Jan. 10 for Chamber Connect + to learn more about what the chamber can do for you. Whether you’re looking to learn more about what the local chamber of commerce can do for you, or you just need a refresher on your membership benefits, join us at Chamber Connect + to learn:

how to take advantage of your membership benefits
how to join a committee
how to maximize your investment of time and funds
how to stay connected with your members-only online portal
how to set up your membership profile

Chamber Connect + will help you grow your business and cultivate new business relationships.
Register online. This event is free and open to the community.
For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.

McAllen Business Power Network Showcase
2023-01-10 11:30 - 13:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
McAllen Chamber of Commerce members may join the chamber for its members-only Business Power Network Showcase on Jan. 10. This event connects chamber members one to one with developing leads, marketing businesses and building relationships.
Connect to more than 60 individuals for 60 seconds, exchange business cards and then rotate to the next person.
Members may contact Andrea de la Garza at 956-682-2871 for more information or to reserve a spot.

Manic Monday Mixer
2023-01-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Chase Bank, 200 S. 10th Street, McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its Manic Monday Mixer on Jan. 9 for business people to gather for 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. Plenty of business cards are recommended.
Register online.
For more information, call the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Texas 88th Legislative Send-Off Reception
2023-01-05 17:00 - 19:00 | UTRGV CIC, 307 E. Railroad Street, Weslaco, TX, United States
Meet and greet RGV state legislators before the 88th legislative session on Jan. 5 at the UTRGV CIC. This event is free to attend.

Weslaco Networking Lunch Mob
2023-01-04 11:30 - 13:00 | TBA
Join the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce for it monthly networking lunch on Jan. 4. 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.

New Years Eve Balloon Drop
2022-12-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E Ringgold Street #5 Dean Porter, Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
Celebrate the new year at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Welcome the new year with the annual New Years Eve Balloon Drop along with an afternoon full of excitement, fun and lots of balloons.
Admission is $9 per person.

Gardening for Wildlife
2022-12-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Gardening for Wildlife, presented by the Center for Urban Ecology, introduces how and why guests can use plants for beautiful and wildlife-friendly gardens on Jan. 7. From 2-3 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan. learn more about the native plants of the Rio Grande Valley, which ones attract different animals, and why they are important to wildlife while also benefiting people.
There are more than 1,200 plants considered native to the Rio Grande Valley, from large shade trees to subtle ground covers, that could potentially be used in cities, towns and yard landscapes.
“The goal of Gardening for Wildlife is to encourage and help participants to feel more comfortable using native plants in their spaces,” says John Brush, program instructor. “We want people to leave the program with ideas on what plants they can use and knowledge of resources to help them plan their garden.”
Gardening for Wildlife is for both beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
Gardening for Wildlife is an indoors program. Participants must register in advance at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Workshop admission is $5 per person.
For more information, call Quinta Mazatlan or email the Center for Urban Ecology at center4urbanecology@gmail.com.

Christmas Movie/Toy Drive
2022-12-16 17:00 - 22:00 | H-E-B Park, 1616 South Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX, 78542, United States
The Mercedes Police Department hosts a toy drive on Dec. 16 while the Mercedes Chamber presents a Christmas movie to the public. The event takes place at H-E-B Park (Mercedes Civic Center) from 5-10 p.m.

A Very Whoville Membership Holiday Mixer
2022-12-14 17:00 - 19:30 | Brownsville Market Square Event Hall, 1150 Market Square St., Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce presents a Very Whoville Membership Holiday Mixer on Dec. 14. There will be Whoville punch to warm the heart along with a Who-feast, which is something the Grinch can’t stand in the least.
Help the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce support the Brownsville Police Department’s “Christmas for Kids” project by raising donations and toys to share the Holiday spirit with children in the community.
If you can’t find something nice, Whoville dress is perfectly acceptable attire!
Single member tickets are $25 per person, single non-member is $30. Toy(s) donation valued at $25 can be made in exchange for an event ticket. Register online.
For more information or assistance registering for the event, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.

Small Business Holiday Marketplace
2022-12-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Brownsville Events Center, 1 Events Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Mexican Consulate in Brownsville hosts the Small Business Holiday Marketplace on Dec. 10. The shopping day provides the perfect opportunity to support local small businesses.
This year, the Small Business Holiday Marketplace will take place at the Brownsville Events Center parking lot. It is the perfect place to get all your holiday shopping done in one place and find truly unique gifts for your loved ones (or yourself).
For more information or assistance registering for the event as a vendor, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.

Mercedes Annual Christmas Lighted Parade
2022-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Mercedes, 6th Street, Mercedes, TX, United States
The Mercedes Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Dec. 9 with the theme “A Sweet Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.” The parade begins at 7 p.m. on Sixth Street and will travel north on Texas Avenue into the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds.
Contact the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce for information.

SPI Coffee And Conversation
2022-12-08 09:00 - 10:00 | TX
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.

Winter Texan Reception
2022-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds, 1000 North Texas Ave., Mercedes, TX, United States
The Mercedes Chamber of Commerce hosts a Winter Texan Welcome Back Reception on Dec. 7 at the Youth Center at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds. Winter Texans are invited to attend and enjoy refreshments and entertainment to welcome them back to the Valley and Mercedes.

Networking Lunch Mob
2022-12-07 11:30 - 13:00 | TBA
Join the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce for it monthly networking lunch on Dec. 7. 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.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Mixer
2022-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Legacy Event Center, 4610 S. Jackson Road, Edinburg, TX, United States
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts an Ugly Christmas Sweater Mixer on Dec. 5 at Legacy Event Center. Show off your ugliest Christmas sweater and bring a toy to be donated to Sara’s Hope annual Toy Drive.
Each toy donation is an entry for a door prize drawing.
Door prizes and business cards are highly encouraged.

Quarterly Report With The Chamber President
2022-12-05 08:30 - 09:30 | Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
Harlingen Chamber’s Javier De Leon has a personal face-to-face sit-down with members of the community on Dec. 5 and talks about what the Harlingen Chamber offers, initiatives and how to properly utilize chamber membership. This event is open to the entire community and is free.

Authors And Artists Art Show
2022-12-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Unruly Cactus Books & Coffee, 412 E. Queen Isabella Blvd., Port Isabel, TX, United States
Unruly Cactus Books & Coffee and Pirates Well Tattoo with support from Coastal Winds and Hopper Haus host the first Authors and Artists Art Show on Dec. 4. The one-day market features multiple local and talented RGV artist vendors.
Items include books from local authors, prints, cards, keychains, jewelry, coin purchases, & totes, handmade soaps and more.

A Storybook Christmas Parade
2022-12-02 19:00 | Richard Flores Stadium, 320 E. Mark S. Pena Drive, Edinburg, TX, United States
The City of Edinburg hosts the return of the Edinburg Night of Lights Parade Dec. 2 featuring individuals, schools, businesses and organizations in “A Storybook Christmas.”
The parade route runs along North Closner Boulevard beginning at the corner of Mark S. Pena Drive and North Closner Blvd. at Richard Flores Stadium. The parade ends on the corner of West McIntyre Street and North Closner Blvd. at the Museum of South Texas History.
Award trophies and prize money go to competitive floats for first, second and third places in Business/Civic, School and Marching Band divisions.
For more information, contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

Rio Grande City Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
2022-12-02 19:00 | Rio Grande City, Rio Grande City, TX, United States
The Rio Grande City Annual Lighted Christmas Parade takes place Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The Spectacular and Historical Christmas Parade makes it way down Main Street from Britton Avenue to the Fort Rinngold entrance.

Fire Stoppers Festival
2022-12-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Edinburg Central Fire Station, 212 W. McIntyre St., Edinburg, TX, United States
The Edinburg Fire Department and the City of Edinburg invites the public to its annual Fire Stoppers Festival on Dec. 2. Families can enjoy a night of fun, food, kid’s rides, entertainment and live music performances by Tejano Highway 281, Conjunto Cats, Spare Parts and Frankie Caballero Jr.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets while you enjoy the music at the new amphitheater.
For more information, call 956-378-5525.

Edinburg Lighting Of The Tree
2022-12-01 18:00 | Edinburg Ampitheater, 201 W. McIntyre, Edinburg, TX, United States
The City of Edinburg hosts a tree-lighting ceremony on Dec. 1 with the city debuting its new 30-foot energy-efficient led Christmas tree atop the grassy knoll by the amphitheater. The Lighting of the Tree event will also host a variety of vendors, carolers, music performances and dance presentations.
The Edinburg Christmas Market immediately follows the Lighting of the Tree ceremony, open from 6-9 p.m. The Christmas Market, hosted right outside the Edinburg Amphitheater, will feature unique vendors selling all sorts of Christmas gift ideas and décor, pictures with Santa, Letters to Santa and much more.
The ceremony will signify the start of the holiday season and will also light up all the city’s additional Christmas-themed displays along the downtown promenade. The tree and lights will remain lit for the entire month of December for families and visitors to enjoy.
