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Food Park Unplugged
2021-10-15 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | McAllen Food Park, 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, 78501, United States
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.
Free admission into the park.

Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day
2021-10-16 12:30 - 14:30 | Hidalgo County Republican Party Headquarters, 4900 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
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.

Exploring Your Market
2021-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, TX, United States
The “Exploring Your Market” online session Oct. 21 helps business owners target market and new market segments.

Who 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.
Webinar highlights

The importance of market research
Tools to conduct market research
Small businesses and their target markets
Relevant industry trends and what they mean
Competitors and how small businesses compare
Quantifying Market Research for business decisions

This session is presented by a Business Advisor with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center.
Register online.

Budgeting Webinar
2021-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and BBVA present a financial education virtual workshop on budgeting Oct. 26.
In this workshop, participants will:

Explore the importance of creating and maintaining a budget.
Examine the differences between wants and needs.
Set goals for spending, saving, and debt repayment.

This event is free and open to the public.
Register online.

Advanced Legal Tips for Small Businesses
2021-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
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.
As 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.
Webinar highlights:

Insurance
Intellectual Property
Employment
Taxes
Q&A

Webinar 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.
This 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.
Register online.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
2021-10-30 07:00 - 09:00 | Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Office, 724 Breyfogle Road, Mission, TX, United States
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.
“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.”
The event is open to the public. Pre-walk opening remarks will begin at 8 a.m. at the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Office.

Quinta Mazatlán Halloween Party in the Park
2021-10-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center‘s Halloween Party in the Park takes place Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The 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.
The event is free with park admission.
Tickets are available at the gate or online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

Texas Butterfly Festival - Community Day
2021-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 | National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park, Mission, TX, 78572, United States
The National Butterfly Center hosts its free Texas Butterfly Festival Community Day Oct. 30 with activities, vendors and exhibits.
Activities include make your own Banana Brew, ‘Butterfly U’ for Young Naturalists and ‘Wild Things’ Arts & Crafts. Attendees can also Hunt the Hackberry Trail, Pin the Tail on the Swallowtail, and climb all over our ‘Hungry Caterpillar’ playscape.
Vendors and exhibits will set up in the Visitor’s Pavilion and in the gardens for all to enjoy the peak of butterfly season in South Texas.
About The National Butterfly Center
Each year, the National Butterfly Center provides engaging environmental education programs to thousands of children in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Proceeds from the Texas Butterfly Festival support high-quality, conservation programs and provide scholarships to very low income students and schools.

Small Business Financial Statements Presented by Frost Bank
2021-11-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, 1600 University Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
Frost Bank in partnership with the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, UTRGV Small Business Development Center, LiftFund and PeopleFund hosts a Small Business Financial Statements workshop Nov. 2.
Learn how to create, use and maintain three important financial statements: balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow statements. Explore how small businesses can use them to build a strong financial plan and strategy for continued growth.
Special guest speakers include Patti Ayala, senior vice president and community leader for Frost Corporate Banking; and Rocio Lucio, assistance vice president of Frost Corporate Banking.
Register online.

Addressing the Elephant In the Room: How To Handle Difficult Conversations
2021-11-05 12:00 - 14:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch & Learn Nov. 5 on difficult conversations and why they are needed for organizational success.
of the E Bite Project discusses the need for difficult conversations for organizationaDr. Alexandra Hughesl success in this ever changing and diverse world.
Participants will learn:

Why we struggle in having hard conversations and how our diverse individual identities impact understanding.
How to reframe our personal negative associations with conflict.
Tips on how to approach conversations in a meaningful way.
Some ways to incorporate these practices into successful workplace outcomes.

Lunch is provided by Cowboy Chicken. Tickets are $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members.
Register online.

Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks
2021-11-06 | Downtown Pharr, 118 South Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX, 78577, United States
The City of Pharr’s annual Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks event takes place Nov. 6 in Downtown Pharr (118 South Cage Blvd.). The parade will take place at 4:30 p.m. with the Fireworks Show following at 8 p.m.
The Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks event allows the community to show gratitude while honoring the men and women who have valiantly served the nation. Participants should sport their stars and stripes with pride and display their best red, white and blue.
The parade lineup will start at the intersection of Cage and Polk, and end at Sam Houston.

2021 SPI Muzicians Run 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk
2021-11-06 | Beach Park at Isla Blanca, 33261 State Park Road Hwy 100, South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
South Padre Island Mariachi Run is now the South Padre Island Muzicians Run 5k/10k. The event takes place Nov. 6 with a running course infused with live entertainment.
Everyone is invited to participate in this non-timed fun run/walk.

HCISD Job Fair
2021-11-06 08:30 - 11:30 | Harlingen CISD Administration Building, Room 502/503, 407 N 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX, United States
Harlingen CISD hosts a job fair Nov. 6, is seeking applicants for bus drivers, child nutrition employees, custodians, grounds utility crewmen, teachers and paraprofessionals.
For more information, call 956-430-9711.

Port Isabel Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival
2021-11-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Sutherland’s, 1723 Texas 100, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, United States
Join the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce for its annual Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival in the Sutherland’s parking lot Nov. 6.
Dozens of professional and amateur chefs prepare their favorite recipes for thousands of festival attendees at a modest fee. Each contestant’s recipe will be judged on appearance, aroma and taste by a select panel of judges. Winner announcements take place at 4 p.m.
The Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival also includes live entertainment by The Agency, vendors and exciting new challenges.
Gate fee is $5 per adult, and children 12 and under are free.

Credit Scores & Reports
2021-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and BBVA present a financial education Zoom workshop on credit scores and reports Nov. 11.
In this workshop, participants will:

Explore the importance of credit scores and reports
Learn how to access information about your credit score and report
Discuss strategies to build and improve your credit
Identify how to protect your credit from incorrect claims and fraud

This event is free and open to the public.
Register online.

Mission Lions Market Days
2021-11-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Mission Market Square, 200 West Tom Landry, Mission, TX, 78572, United States
Join friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days Nov. 13. 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.

246th USMC Birthday Ball Celebration
2021-11-14 18:00 - 2021-11-15 18:00 | Isla Grand Resort, 500 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
Valley veterans and families come together for the USMC Birthday Ball Celebration on Nov. 14 to celebrate the day the U.S. Marines were founded, Nov. 10, 1775 and also to celebrate Veterans’ Day.
Honor Guest for the evening is Gunnery Sergeant Marvin Hernandez Garcia. The event includes dinner, dance, door prices, and free beer and margarita drinks for the social hour. Cash Bar will be open all night.

Night of Lights: "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree" Parade
2021-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | TX, United States
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg present the annual Night of Lights Parade on Dec. 3.
The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. in the Edinburg Downtown District with organizations, schools, marching groups, businesses and community groups on various floats. Trophies and awards will go to first-, second- and third-place winners in the business, civic and school divisions.
The festive event is free to the public.

Cameron County Children's Advocacy Center Mixer
2021-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, 321 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United States
Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce for the Cameron County Children’s Advocacy Center Mixer and Plush Toy Drive at the chamber office’s.
For more information, contact Beverley Eymard at beverley@spichamber.com.

San Benito Chamber Casino Night
2021-11-18 18:30 - 23:30 | Oak Hill Event Center, 1780 US-77, San Benito, TX, 78586, United States
The San Benito Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Casino Night Fundraiser Nov. 18 at Oak Hill Event Center of San Benito.
Roulette, craps and blackjack will be played at the event. 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 2 School Bash, Coffee with the Chamber, Job Fair and various local events it donates to in order to help the community.
The majority of chamber work focuses on attracting visitors to the City of San Benito and encouraging them to patronize the businesses, services and attractions offered by chamber members. ​

For more information, contact Dafne Maldonado at 956-361-9111 or info@chamberofsanbenito.com.

Food Park Unplugged
2021-11-19 20:00 - 22:00 | McAllen Food Park, 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, 78501, United States
Food Park Unplugged takes place Nov. 19 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.
Free admission into the park.

Brownsville Chamber Connect +
2021-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, 1600 University Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosts Chamber Connect + Nov. 22 for those looking to learn more about what the chamber can do for them. The event also serves as a refresher on membership benefits.
Attend Chamber Connect + and learn how to:

Take advantage of membership benefits
Join a committee
Stay connected with the members-only online portal
Set up a membership profile

This event is free and open to the community.
For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber.

Cybersecurity for Businesses Series: Data Worth
2021-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, 1600 University Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with ArkWare, LLC presents “Data Worth” Nov. 30 as part of its Cybersecurity for Businesses Series.
In this workshop, participants will learn about:

Viruses
Data
The Dark Web

This event is free and open to the community. For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
Register online.

State of Business & Leadership Luncheon
2021-12-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Brownsville Event Center, 1 Event Center, Brownsville, 78526, United States
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for its in-person State of Business & Leadership Luncheon Dec. 1. Thought leaders from the Texas Association of Business and the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives will discuss the big issues for businesses. Other topics include bills and policies from the 87th Texas Legislature, the employment landscape and what we can expect in the near future.
Speakers include Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the Texas Association of Business Stephanie Matthews and Aaron Cox, vice-president of chamber relations and for the Texas Association of Business and the CEO of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Tickets are $50 and sponsorships are available.
Register online.

Coffee With the President
2021-12-06 07:30 - 08:30 | 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. 6 at the chamber. De Leon will also 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.

Harlingen Workforce Wednesday
2021-12-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Casa de Amistad, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, TX, 78550, United States
The City of Harlingen and Harlingen EDC, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Cameron, host the Workforce Wednesday Dec. 8. The hiring event takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Casa de Amistad, 1204 Fair Park Blvd. in Harlingen.
Workforce Wednesday will host dozens of employers seeking to fill part-time and full-time positions. Employers participating in the Dec. 8 event include Harlingen CISD, Harlingen Waterworks System, Harlingen Medical Center and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, among others.
Workforce Solutions Cameron and the Harlingen EDC is also recruiting employers to participate. The event is free to participate in and open to the public.
Employers can call or the Harlingen EDC to participate. Employers can also register online.

Cybersecurity for Businesses Series: Business Network Security
2021-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, 1600 University Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520, United States
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with ArkWare LLC present the “Business Network Security” workshop Dec. 9. The latest installment of the Cybersecurity for Businesses Series features guest speaker Dustin Salinas of ArkWare.
In this workshop, participants will learn about:

Computers
The Internet
Viruses
Data
Protection
And the Dark Web

Register online.
For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.

"A Christmas Affair"
2021-12-09 17:30 - 20:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501, United States
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s All About Women Committee and Frost Bank host “A Christmas Affair” shopping event Dec. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the McAllen Chamber. The evening begins with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from Taco Palenque, On the Grill Restaurant and Birdie Bistro. Shopping takes place until 8 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Gerry Garcia at 956-682-2871.

Mission Lions Market Days
2021-12-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Mission Market Square, 200 West Tom Landry, Mission, TX, 78572, United States
Join friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days Dec. 11 at Mission Market Square. 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.

Santa Dash 5k Fun Run
2021-12-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Weslaco City Hall, 255 South Kansas Ave., Weslaco, TX, United States
The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and RGV Theme Runs present the return of the annual Santa Dash fun run. Join in kicking off the Weslaco Christmas Parade on Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Each runner will get receive a five-piece Santa Suit, a medal and a bib.
Register online.
