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SUMMARY:Quinta Mazatlán Halloween Party in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center‘s Halloween Party in the Park takes place Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nThe event is free with park admission. Guests will be able to walk the Sticks and Bones trail\, do some shopping from some local vendors and stop by Randerie’s food truck. Live performances include the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Folkorico dancers and the award-winning Mariachi Mariposas. \nThe event is free with park admission. \nTickets are available at the gate or online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/quinta-mazatlan-halloween-party-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal hosts a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 30 to raise awareness\, celebrate survivorship and to hear testimonials of breast cancer survivors.  \n“These efforts are important to highlight during October\, but such efforts need to  extend throughout the year as well\,” said Villarreal. “We hope that this event will  serve as a reminder to both women and men that self-examinations and early  detection are the best protection against breast cancer.”  \nThe event is open to the public. Pre-walk opening remarks will begin at 8 a.m. at the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Office.  
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/breast-cancer-awareness-walk/
LOCATION:Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Office\, 724  Breyfogle Road\, Mission\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recreation
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SUMMARY:Advanced Legal Tips for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Is your small business protected? Join Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in an informal webinar Oct. 27 as they present advanced legal tips to protect and strengthen your existing business. \nAs a responsible business owner\, you need to make certain that all your legal bases are covered and that you are effectively managing your business risk. \nWebinar highlights:\n\nInsurance\nIntellectual Property\nEmployment\nTaxes\nQ&A\n\nWebinar participants who qualify can meet one-to-one with staff or volunteer attorneys from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. Appointments will be set after the session. \nThis webinar is presented by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and hosted by the UTRGV Small Business Development Services with promotional support from area resource partners: Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, and South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/advanced-legal-tips-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T110000
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SUMMARY:Budgeting Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and BBVA present a financial education virtual workshop on budgeting Oct. 26. \nIn this workshop\, participants will:\n\nExplore the importance of creating and maintaining a budget.\nExamine the differences between wants and needs.\nSet goals for spending\, saving\, and debt repayment.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/budgeting-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T150000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Your Market
DESCRIPTION:The “Exploring Your Market” online session Oct. 21 helps business owners target market and new market segments. \n\nWho are your potential customers? 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. \nWebinar highlights\n\nThe importance of market research\nTools to conduct market research\nSmall businesses and their target markets\nRelevant industry trends and what they mean\nCompetitors and how small businesses compare\nQuantifying Market Research for business decisions\n\nThis session is presented by a Business Advisor with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/exploring-your-market-5/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Hidalgo County Republican Party hosts a Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day Oct. 16. From 12:30-2:30 p.m.\, join in for hot dogs and hamburgers. Everyone is invited.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/texas-dept-of-public-safety-army-national-guard-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Hidalgo County Republican Party Headquarters\, 4900 North 23rd Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place Oct. 15 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. \nFree admission into the park.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/food-park-unplugged_sept2021-2021-10-15/
LOCATION:McAllen Food Park\, 10 N. Broadway\, McAllen\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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SUMMARY:Coffee Crawl: A Coffee\, Culture and Lifestyle Festival
DESCRIPTION:H-E-B Park hosts the inaugural Coffee Crawl Oct. 15\, featuring coffee vendors from across the RGV. The evening also features a coffee contest\, local performers\, pastry vendors and other local retail vendors. \nTickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Fellow pet friends are allowed and tickets are $5. \nPurchase tickets online or the H-E-B Park box office.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/coffee-crawl-a-coffee-culture-and-lifestyle-festival/
LOCATION:H-E-B Park\, 1616 South Raul Longoria Road\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Small Business FInancial Statements Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Financial Statements Seminar on Oct. 15 at the Harlingen Chamber focuses on how to create\, use and maintain three important financial statements. This includes balance sheets\, profit and loss statements\, and cash flow statements. \nExplore how small business can use these statements to build a strong financial plan and strategy for continued growth. \nPresented by Frost Bank\, in partnership with the Greater Harlingen Chamber of Commerce\, Liftfund and Peoplefund. \nTo register\, email Jose Aleman at jose.aleman@frostbank.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/small-business-financial-statements-seminar/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Edinburg Chamber Installation & Awards Banquet
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce honors its Man and Woman of the Year at its installation and awards banquet Oct. 14. “Under the Neon Moon” will celebrate Michael J. Williamson\, the chamber’s 2021-2022 president of the board\, and Veronica Gonzales\, the immediate past president. \nOther honors for the evening include Community Leader of the Year\, Ambassador of the Year and Business Award winners. \nVIP tables and sponsorships are available. \nFor more information\, contact the chamber.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/edinburg-chamber-installation-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:SPI Coffee and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Padre Island Chamber for “Coffee and Conversation” to hear about new county projects on Oct. 14 at Padre Island Brewing Co. \nSpeakers are Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. and County Commissioner Pct. 1 Sofia Benavides. \nThe Point Isabel ISD will also provide information on the November bond election.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/spi-coffee-and-conversation-11/
LOCATION:Padre Island Brewing Company\, 3400 Padre Blvd.\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Business Over Breakfast - American Cancer Society
DESCRIPTION:The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly Business Over Breakfast Oct. 14 with the American Cancer Society. \nCathy Weaver serves as the keynote speaker for this installment.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/business-over-breakfast-american-cancer-society/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Kid's Night Out At Sea Turtle Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Sea Turtle Inc. hosts a Kid’s Night Out for children ages 7-14 years old Oct. 16. Children will participate in educational sea turtle activities and spooky activities hosted by sea turtle educators. Pizza\, snacks and drinks are included in the $50 registration. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/kids-night-out-at-sea-turtle-inc/
LOCATION:Sea Turtle Inc.\, 6617 Padre Blvd.\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T170000
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SUMMARY:Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market
DESCRIPTION:IMAS hosts the Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market Oct. 10. Visitors can play Lotería\, create papel picado\, make a paper butterfly shadow box\, view the altars display\, and decorate a traditional sugar skull ($2 per participant). \nA diverse vendor market will be on site with traditional pieces and handmade goods including art\, jewelry\, plants\, aguas frescas and sweet treats. Community tables include McAllen Public Library and Valley Symphony Orchestra. \nThe McAllen Creative Incubator will host a table featuring Creative Arts Studio and their mariachi group 2-3 p.m. A special performance by UTRGV Ballet Folklórico will take place at 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-festival-and-market/
LOCATION:International Museum of Art & Science\, 1900 W. Nolana Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T150000
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SUMMARY:Weslaco Museum Saturday Speaker - Lisa Adam
DESCRIPTION:The Weslaco Museum presents Lisa Adam for an encore event on her book “xuai” Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. \nAdam is an anthropologist whose research lead her on a journey to “the whispered and fragmented words” of the ancient Coahuiltecan peoples of south Texas and northern Mexico. With Spanish missions dominating the area\, many of the natives were converted to Christianity. Through those missions\, words were translated from native languages to Spanish. \nAdam has researched and documented some 100 words and phrases from this “lost” language. She will present information about this language during her talk.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/weslaco-museum-saturday-speaker-lisa-adam/
LOCATION:Weslaco Museum\, 500 South Texas Blvd.\, Weslaco\, TX\, 78596 At this address\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T140000
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SUMMARY:Mission Lions Market Days
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days Oct. 9. The market includes arts and crafts\, antiques\, jewelry\, clothing\, food and music. Free community bingo is also part of the event. \nThe market takes place every month on the second Saturday.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mission-lions-market-days-2/
LOCATION:Mission Market Square\, 200 West Tom Landry\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T120000
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SUMMARY:Walk For Women
DESCRIPTION:Walk For Women honors the breast cancer survivors\, fighters and thrivers\, and remember those we have lost but who remain in our hearts. \nRegistration is from 8:30-10 a.m. at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. The walk starts promptly at 10 am. and will also end at the convention centre. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. \nThe route will go south on Padre Blvd to the Post Office at Mars Street. The route will then turn west to Laguna Blvd. From there\, the walk goes north on Laguna to Georgia Ruth. On Georgia Ruth the route will go east back to Padre Blvd\, then north back to the Convention Center.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/walk-for-women/
LOCATION:South Padre Island Convention Centre\, 7355 Padre Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T230000
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SUMMARY:Walk For Women Silent Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Walk For Women hosts a Silent Dance Party at Louie’s Backyard Oct. 10 with three channels of music to choose from. \nThe silent disco is an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system\, music is broadcast via a radio transmitter with the signal being picked up by wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants. Find someone with the same color headphones as yours and dance with them. \nIn addition to the Dance Party\, Walk For Women hosts a “Bucket Auction” with $5 tickets. Participants can put their ticket in any of 25-30 buckets for the item(s) displayed next to that bucket. Participants can also buy the “Arms Width” string of tickets. For $50\, they ca hold their arms out to the side as wide as they can and get a string of tickets as long as their arms. \nThe Dance Party will also include a live auction of four to five items\, including an artist’s original t-shirt artwork. \nAdmission is $20 per person and includes free hors d’oeuvres. Headphone rental for the Silent Dance is $10.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/walk-for-women-silent-dance-party/
LOCATION:Louie’s Backyard\, 2305 Laguna Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T183000
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SUMMARY:McAllen “Man & Woman of the Year" Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Oct. 7 to celebrate this year’s Man & Woman of the Year. This year’s honorees are McAllen Police Chief Victor R. Rodriguez and Sally Fraustro-Guerra. \nFor table reservations or sponsorships\, contact Blanca Cardenas at 956-682-2871 or bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mcallen-man-woman-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center\, 700 Convention Center Boulevard\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T140000
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SUMMARY:Governor’s Small Business Webinar: Identifying Your Target Market
DESCRIPTION:Who is most likely to use your product or service? Learn how to effectively identify your target market during the next Governor’s Small Business Webinar Oct. 7. A panel of subject-matter experts will discuss the importance of determining your customer base. They will also provide key resources to help small businesses succeed. \nThe session includes a live Q&A session. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/governors-small-business-webinar-identifying-your-target-market/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T130000
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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women - Desirae Salcido
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce for its Women Empowering Women event Oct. 7 with keynote speaker Desirae Salcido. \nSalcido is a sergeant with the Law Enforcement Development Unit for Texas Department of Public Safety. She’s been with the department for 9 years and a sergeant for 6. She is a wife and a mother of three. \nRSVP to attend this event. Limited seating available.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-jill-fluriet/2021-10-07/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T130000
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SUMMARY:Weslaco Quarterly Power Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce presents its quarterly Power Lunch Oct. 6 with guest speaker Jessica Estevez of Estrategia Group. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network. \nTickets are $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. \nRegister online or by contacting the chamber.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/weslaco-quarterly-power-lunch/
LOCATION:Memory Blvd\, Downtown Weslaco\, 501 S. Texas Blvd\, Weslaco\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@weslaco.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211004T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211004T083000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221251
CREATED:20210722T162702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T132032Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee With the President
DESCRIPTION:Harlingen Chamber’s Javier De Leon has a personal face-to-face sit-down with members of the community Oct. 4 at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce. \nDe Leon will talk about what the Harlingen Chamber offers\, some of its initiatives and how to properly utilize chamber membership. \nThis event is open to the entire community and is free.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/coffee-with-the-president-3/2021-10-04/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211003T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221251
CREATED:20210927T170818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T170818Z
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SUMMARY:Ride for Rotary Queen Isabella Causeway Cross
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville hosts its annual Ride for Rotary-Queen Isabella Causeway Cross Benefit Ride Oct. 3. The ride crosses over the Queen Isabella Causeway and onto South Padre Island\, ending at Longboard Bar & Grill.  The ride draws participation from cyclists of all levels and ages. \nAll proceeds support Rotary’s local projects\, which include providing free eye exams and eyeglasses to children\, hosting Rotary’s Annual Heart Gallery (an adoption awareness event)\, funding scholarships for local students\, providing Christmas gifts to nursing home residents\, and funding for other Rotary International humanitarian projects.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/ride-for-rotary-queen-isabella-causeway-cross/
LOCATION:Brownsville Event Center\, 1 Event Center\, Brownsville\, 78526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221251
CREATED:20210905T161038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T161038Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburg Chamber Benefit Mixer For Palm Valley Animal Society
DESCRIPTION:Edinburg Chamber Director of Membership Christina Barrera\, PVAS Development Coordinator Arlina Larson\, Edinburg Chamber Executive Director Ronnie Larralde\, PVAS Executive Director Donna Casamento\, and Julian Whitacre.\nThe Edinburg Chamber of Commerce celebrates its September Member of the Month\, Palm Valley Animal Society\, with a mixer Sept. 30 at PVAS Laurie P. Andrews Center. \nThe local animal rescue provides lifesaving care\, comfort and compassion to animals in need by engaging the hearts\, hands and minds of our community. PVAS is celebrating its 15-year membership anniversary. \nPVAS serves five municipalities in Hidalgo County\, as well as the county at-large. It operates two facilities in Edinburg\, taking in approximately 25\,000 animals on behalf of 775\,000 residents each year. PVAS is on a journey to maintain “no-kill” status\, broadly defined as saving 90 percent or more of the animals that enter into their care. \nAttendees are encouraged to support the organization by making a donation to pvastx.org/donate. \nTo RSVP or more information on the upcoming event\, visit edinburg.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/edinburg-chamber-benefit-mixer-for-palm-valley-animal-society/
LOCATION:PVAS Laurie P. Andrews Center\, 2451 N. Expressway 281\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221251
CREATED:20210922T165308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T165548Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Achieve Your Goals Faster
DESCRIPTION:Managers\, business owners\, and those who want to increase their efficiency may attend the McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s “Achieve Your Goals Faster” Lunch & Learn Sept. 29 with Esmeralda Adame of Consulting Firm\, LLC. \nAttendees will learn:\n\nTactics on time savers\nThree effective time management techniques\nWhat are you doing to do with your extra time?\n\nEffective time management makes a person more organized and disciplined. Those that can manage their time achieve their goals faster and are less stressed. Possessing time management skills gives you the luxury of some relaxing time and do more of what you enjoy. Everyone is different therefore the same method does not work for every person. Three effective techniques are: categorizing\, time blocking and timer method. Time management skills and tactics can be learned\, practiced\, and applied to be more effective at work\, at home and even in your social life. \nRegistration is $15 for McAllen chamber members\, $20 for non-members. Lunch will be provided \nFor more information or to register\, call Jorge or Michelle at 956-682-2871. Registration is also available online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/lunch-learn-achieve-your-goals-faster/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221251
CREATED:20210914T214211Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Lifecycle of a Customer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Sept. 29 for “Lunch & Learn: The Lifecycle of a Customer.” Maria Garcia\, public relations manager of SAMES\, Inc. will discuss the five levels of the cycle of a customer.  \nThis event is free for GMCC members\, $15 for non-members. \nRegistration and menu item selection instructions are available online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/lunch-learn-the-lifecycle-of-a-customer/
LOCATION:Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED)\, 801 North Bryan Road\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221251
CREATED:20210907T182926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T182926Z
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SUMMARY:Business Communication
DESCRIPTION:In UTRGV SBDC’s “Business Communication” webinar Sept. 28\, guest speaker Ofelia Brown covers the importance of communication as a management tool to integrate an organization’s people for greater success. \nCommunication is a strategic resource. How do you use this asset to communicate with others in your company or outside of your business? \nWebinar highlights:\n\nCommunication as a management tool.\nWhat is communicating? The mix of communication elements.\nBenefits of managing communication.\nLeaders’ communication style.\nGuidelines for good internal communication.\n\nOfelia Brown is with Brown Business Consulting Group\, LLC. This webinar is hosted by the UTRGV SBDC. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/business-communication/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221251
CREATED:20210914T212415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T212415Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Texas: Tips for International Businesses Investing in the Lone Star State
DESCRIPTION:Are you an international firm interested in joining Texas’ thriving business ecosystem? The Governor’s International Business & Trade Team invites you to join a panel of subject-matter experts Sept. 28 as they discuss best practices for companies expanding to the Lone Star State. \nBusinesses will hear from a certified public accountant specializing in international tax\, an immigration attorney and other corporate advisors to help you take the next step towards expanding or relocating your business to Texas. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/lets-talk-texas-tips-for-international-businesses-investing-in-the-lone-star-state/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221251
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T183953Z
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SUMMARY:Good Day McAllen Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Good Day McAllen Luncheon takes place Sept. 23\, connecting new McAllen Chamber members and rekindling current member connections. \nThe event features comical duo Rick Guerra and John Kreidler during a buffet lunch. \nAttendees are eligible to win a $1\,200 cash grand prize\, among other door prizes. The cash prize is open to all members and they must be present to win. \nCost to attend is $25. If cancellations are not made in writing to bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com two days prior\, the attendee is responsible for payment. \nRSVP by calling 956-682-2871.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/good-day-mcallen-luncheon-7/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites by Hilton\, 1800 S 2nd Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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