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Ranching for Veterans – Boots to Business Reboot Extended Tour
St. Joseph Academy 101 Saint Joseph Dr. - Room 120, Brownsville, TX, United StatesThe Boots to Business Extended Tour series on Nov. 4 is a collection of workshops meant to give veterans a deeper understanding of covered topics, as well as exposure to relevant subject matter experts. The Ranching for Veterans workshop gives veterans exposure to the plethora of resources that exist to help start, grow and expand ranching operations. By the end of the class, attendees will have a better grasp of…
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Finance Your Venture: Lender Roundtable for Veterans – Boots to Business Reboot Extended Tour
St. Joseph Academy 101 Saint Joseph Dr. - Room 120, Brownsville, TX, United StatesThe "Finance Your Venture: Lender Roundtable" workshop on Nov. 4 introduces veterans to different lenders who operate in Lower Rio Grande District. By the end of the "Finance Your Venture Lender Roundtable," attendees will have a better understanding of how diverse types of lenders function and better prepare the veteran to seek funding for businesses in all stages of development. The Boots to Business Extended Tour series is a collection…
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29th Annual Shrimp Cook-off and Seafood Festival
Sutherlands Port Isabel Parking Lot 1723 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX, United StatesThe 29th annual Shrimp Cook-off and Seafood Festival takes place Nov. 5 with live music all day by The Agency, kids' games, vendors from the local Port Isabel Flea Market and food vendors.Entry fee is $5 with kids ages 10 and under admitted for free. For more information, visit the festival's Facebook page.
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Veterans Parade
Downtown Pharr 118 South Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX, United StatesCome out and show your gratitude to the men and women who have served our nation with the City of Pharr's Veterans Parade on Nov. 5. Sport your stars and stripes with pride and bring out the red, white and blue in you. A fireworks spectacular begins at 8 p.m. Fireworks will launch from (North Display) North Raider Drive and (South Display) West Las Milpas Road.
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Edinburg EDC Meet & Greet Mixer
Society 204: A Coworking Community 204 East Cano Street, Edinburg, TX, United StatesJoin the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 9 as it welcomes Raudel Garza, the new Edinburg Economic Development Corporation executive director. This event is free and open to the public. Register online.
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Hiring Red, White & You!
Brownsville Event Center 1 Event Center, Brownsville, United StatesHiring Red, White & You! is a statewide hiring event that connects veterans, transitioning military members and military spouses to employers across Texas. This year’s local event takes place Nov. 10 at the Brownsville Event Center. Hiring Red, White and You! has been working to connect Texas veterans with employers since 2012. In that time, it has: Worked with more than 20,131employers. Connected more than 114,778 job seekers to meaningful…
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SPI Coffee & Conversation
Padre Island Brewing Company 3400 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesJoin the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 10 for an update on what is going on with the Laguna Blvd. project. Special guests are Mayor Patrick McNulty and City Manager Randy Smith. The conversation will also air on Facebook Live @spichamber.
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Mercedes Veterans Day Parade
Mercedes 6th Street, Mercedes, TX, United StatesThe American Legion Family Post 172, Mercedes Independent School District and the City of Mercedes host the 10th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. The parade honoring our Veterans will start on 6th Street and end at the RGV Livestock Show Grounds. For further details, contact the parade coordinators Leo Villarreal at 956-472-6425, Rolando Herrera at 956-514-2077 or Tony Sanchez at 956-975-9397.
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SPI Chamber Winter Wonderland Annual Gala
Isla Grand Beach Resort 500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce hosts its Winter Wonderland Gala and Fundraiser on Nov. 12. The evening begins at the Isla Grand Beach Resort at 7 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. An extravagent buffet begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing until 11 p.m. with "The Agency." Dress is formal. Individual tickets are $90.
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Brownsville Chamber Connect +
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce 1600 University Blvd., Brownsville, TX, United StatesJoin the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 15 at Chamber Connect + to learn about what the chamber of commerce can do for you or to receive a refresher on membership benefits. Attendees will learn how to: take advantage of membership benefits join a committee stay connected with members-only online portal set up membership profile This event is free and open to the community. For more information, contact Brownsville…
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LRGVDC First Annual Vet Fest
LRGVDC 301 West Railroad Street, Weslaco, TX, United StatesThe LRGVDC hosts its first annual Vet Fest on Nov. 16. Veterans and their families will have access to several resources, including on-site health screenings, mental health assessments, vaccinations, raffles, food and refreshments.
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San Benito Chamber Casino Night
Oak Hill Event Center 1780 US-77, San Benito, TX, United StatesThe San Benito Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Nov. 17 at Oak Hill Event Center. Games for the evening include Roulette, Craps and Blackjack. This event is strictly for entertainment purposes. All playing chips earned will be able to be used as raffle tickets to win door prizes. The chamber holds fundraisers to help fund various community events that it sponsors. Examples are The Back…