Events
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Funding Your Small-Business
In the "Funding Your Small-Business" webinar April 28, small business owners will understand the many stages of their business’ financial picture and accessing capital to support it. This includes loans, microloan and grants. Business will also learn how to identify SBA approved lenders, understand community development organizations that offer SBA-guaranteed loans and SBA’s disaster loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office/Corpus Christi Branch Office will…
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Payment Card Industry: Data Security Standard Compliance
Online TX, United StatesJoin the UTRGV SBDC for an online discussion April 28 on the cybersecurity requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). PCI-DSS compliance is an essential consideration for any and all businesses that accept credit card payments. These regulations include security management provisions that cover: Policies Network architecture Software design Other critical safety measures Compliance with these standards can be simple for some businesses and very complex for…
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Leadership from the Competencies Approach
Online TX, United StatesThe "Leadership from the Competencies Approach" webinar April 29 informs small business owners how to lead their teams for business success. An understanding of leadership positively impacts the employee experience and helps gain loyalty among customers. Learn how key management skills can be beneficial to any small business. Webinar highlights: Leadership in the context of COVID-19 Leadership skills vs. Management abilities The Leader's Competencies Model Competencies for effective leadership Critical…
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La Cebollita!
Downtown Weslaco Texas Blvd., Weslaco, United StatesJoin the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce May 1 for La Cebollita! (The Little Onion), a mini Texas Onion Fest celebration. This event is free to the community. La Cebollita celebrates the sweet 1015 Onion of Weslaco will will feature the blooming onion. The day includes live music, family activities, food, a vendor market and farmers market. Those with an interest of becoming a sponsor or vendor (food/market), contact the Weslaco…
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Coffee With the President
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesHarlingen Chamber President Javier De Leon has a personal face-to-face sit-down with members of the Harlingen community May 3. Here, he will also talk about what the Harlingen chamber offers, some of our initiatives and how to properly utilize chamber membership. This event is open to the entire community and is free.
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Women Empowering Women – Amy Flores
Colletti's Italian Restaurant 202 South 1st, Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce host its monthly Women Empowering Women event May 6. Keynote speaker is Amy Flores, chief nursing officer of Harlingen Medical Center. The event is free. Attendees must bring their own money for lunch. Register online.
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GMCC Golf Tournament
Shary Municipal Golf Club 2201 North Mayberry Street, Mission, TX, United StatesThe Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce hosts the Mission Citrus Golf Classic May 7. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m., tee-off follows at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $500 for teams of three. Fee includes course fees, golf cart, gift bags, breakfast and lunch. Sponsorship options are available. A portion of the proceeds benefit Mission CISD students. To pre-register, contact C.J. Sanchez.
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12th Annual Knights of Columbus Fishing Tournament
Jim's Pier 211 W. Swordfish Street, South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe 12th annual Knights of Columbus Fishing Tournament May 7-8 benefits the Special Olympics of Texas. Special Olympics of Texas is an organization serving children with special needs and disabilities. The organization enables these children to participate in athletic events across the state. For registration or questions, contact Rene Reyna at 956-200-3462 or Robert Zamorano 956-454-1064.
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Mission Lions Market Days
Mission Market Square 200 West Tom Landry, Mission, TX, United StatesJoin friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days July 10. The market includes arts and crafts, antiques, jewelry, clothing, food and music. Free community bingo is also part of the event. The market takes place every month on the second Saturday.
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ServSafe Food Managers Certification
SPI Convention Center 7355 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe ServSafe Food Managers Certification May 10-11 provides the training needed to meet SPI City Ordinances. Certification classes take place once a year and are good for five years. This is a two-day class offered in both English and Spanish, with the test administered on the second day. Registration is $175 for South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce members, $200 for prospective members. Registration includes two days of classes, state…
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1 Million Cups McAllen
ZoomJoin the McAllen Chamber of Commerce online May 12 for 1 Million Cups McAllen, connecting the community with entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs engage in a six-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of Q&A with two local entrepreneurs. The idea is to find how the community can help those entrepreneurs succeed. During this free event, participants may network, give feedback or help other fellow entrepreneurs. They can also learn about the local ecosystem…
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Harlingen Business Over Breakfast
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Over Breakfast May 13. Lucy Wolthoff with Foster Angels of South Texas will serve as keynote speaker. Attendees may meet, exchange and share contact information, as well as ideas and knowledge in a positive environment. To attend, you must RSVP to lcampbell@harlingen.com or call 956-423-5440.
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