Events
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Civics Bee Competition
Brownsville Events Center 1 Events Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX, United StatesThe National Civics Bee comes to Brownsville on May 11 at the Brownsville Events Center. Students will be competing to be the named the first Brownsville #NationalCivicsBee champion. Share your support and cheer on finalists as they compete for national acclaim and cash prizes. Finalists are: Dayanna Rodriguez Ceja, IDEA Owassa Kate Aleman, Stillman Middle School Jared Calderon, South Texas Preparatory Academy Seanah Mireles, IDEA San Benito Christopher Zendejas, Oliveira…
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Business Over Breakfast
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce presents Dr. Alan Francis as guest speaker for Business Over Breakfast on May 12. The assistant professor of the Department of Neuroscience at UTRGV will discuss the importance of mental health awareness.
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Farm to Table Dinner 2022 | IDEA Public Schools
Brownsville Market Square 1150 Market Square Street, Brownsville, TX, United StatesJoin IDEA Public Schools on May 12 as it celebrates 22 years of IDEA's commitment to the Rio Grande Valley with its inaugural Farm to Table Dinner. The night will be filled with inspiring stories and a silent auction. Following is a dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared by renowned Chef Larry Delgado, winner of Beat Bobby Flay 2021. All funds raised will support graduating seniors and alumni with scholarships…
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Watermelon Festival & Cook-off
Alamo Downtown Central Park 800 E. Main Street, Alamo, TX, United StatesThe 10th annual Watermelon Festival & Cook-off takes place May 14 from 3-11 p.m. in Alamo. This family-friendly event will have entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Festival offerings include: Beer Garden Food Vendors Carnival Rides Arts and Crafts Musical Line-up Free Watermelon Slices State-Sanctioned Cook-off
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Exploring Your Market
Online TX, United StatesWho are your potential customers? Before launching or growing a business, it is important to identify your target market and new market segments. Is there a demand or growing demand for your product or service? Who is buying or selling something similar? All these questions and more must be studied to make key business decisions in your small business. Webinar highlights The importance of market research Tools to conduct market…
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Chamber Connect +
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce 1600 University Blvd., Brownsville, TX, United StatesJoin the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce May 23 for Chamber Connect + to learn more about what the chamber of commerce can do for you. Members can also receive a refresher on membership benefits. Learn how to: take advantage of membership benefits join a committee stay connected with members-only online portal set up a membership profile Register online.
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Social Media for Small Businesses: Tips & Trends for 2022
Online TX, United StatesDo you use social media for your small business? While not every business owner uses social media to connect with customers or build brand awareness, those that do benefit greatly from its free tools. "Social Media for Small Businesses: Tips & Trends for 2022" shares best practices, as well as tips and tools, to stay engaged with your target market and build a following, plus more. Learn about the following:…
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SPI Pre-Summer Contacts and Cocktails
Holiday Inn Resort SPI 100 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesJoin the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce and Holiday Inn Resort SPI for Pre-Summer Contacts & Cocktails May 24. Before the busy summer season starts, enjoy a little down time with hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and networking.
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Small Business Emergency Preparedness
Online TX, United StatesJoin UTRGV SBDC online as it hosts "Small Business Emergency Preparedness" May 25. The session provides information and valuable resources to help plan and protect businesses for emergency situations. From workplace disruptions to natural and man-made disasters, as a small business owner, you should be ready for anything. Unexpected events can quickly interrupt your business putting you and your employees at risk. If you are not prepared, your business could…
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Lunch & Learn Idea Development Speaker Series
UTRGV CIC 307 E. Railroad Street, Weslaco, TX, United StatesThe Center for Innovation and Commercialization will offer the second installment of its new Lunch & Learn Idea Development Speaker Series on May 25, free of charge. Speakers are CIC Administrative Coordinator Esther Ballesteros and CIC Program Manager Stephanie Mendez. All UTRGV students, faculty, staff, alumni and the RGV community are welcome. The Lunch & Learn Idea Development Speaker Series is for aspiring business owners or entrepreneurs. You do not…
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Good Day McAllen Luncheon
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton 1800 S 2nd Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its Good Day McAllen Luncheon on June 2. Emcees will be Jim Darling and Tony Forina. Attendees will have a chance to win a $1,500 cash prize. Doors open and a lunch buffet begins at 11:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by The College of Health Care Professionals. Admission is $25 per person. RSVP by calling the chamber at 956-682-2871.
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Quarterly Report with the Chamber 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 June 6. De Leon will talk about what the Harlingen Chamber offers, some of its initiatives and how to properly utilize chamber membership. This event is open to the entire community and is free.
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