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SUMMARY:RGVHCC Manic Monday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its Manic Monday Mixer on May 1 at Barrel House Kitchen & Bar in Edinburg. The networking event enables business people gather to enjoy appetizers and beverages while they mingle and create new business leads. \nThe Manic Monday Mixers have helped the RGVHCC members create many business contacts from throughout the Rio Grande Valley. \nDoor prizes are always a big draw. Anyone donating a door prize gets an extra opportunity to talk about their business. So plenty of business cards are definitely recommended. \nFor more information on the mixer or the benefits of the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce membership benefits\, call the office at 928-0060.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/rgvhcc-manic-monday-mixer-4/
LOCATION:Barrel House Kitchen & Bar\, 1927 S. Tourist Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78593\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Taste McAllen
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 3 for a culinary experience exploring the unique diversity and myriad of flavors from the region. \nThis is the Premier Food Festival of South Texas where guests can enjoy mouth-watering signature bites from over 20 staple restaurants unique to the region. \nIndividual tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online (service fees will apply). Attendees can enjoy signature bites from all the participating vendors\, along with beer\, wine and soft drinks included with General Admission access. Live music\, photo opportunities and other activations will also be available. \nTaste McAllen’s mission is to support and highlight the area restaurant community by showcasing the diverse culinary talents of the region. \nFor more information\, contact Economic Development Specialist Erica Almazan at 956-682-2871 or ealmazan@mcallenchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/taste-mcallen/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center\, 700 Convention Center Boulevard\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women - Cassandra Consiglio
DESCRIPTION:The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Cassandra Consiglio for its May installment of Women Empowering Women on May 4. The director of the Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau will share her story of inspiration\, unity and strength. \nTickets are $15 for chamber members\, $20 for non-members. Must RSVP to attend. \nCall 956-423-5440 or email aalvarez@harlingen.com to claim your spot.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-cassandra-consiglio/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T170000
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SUMMARY:Alligator Sanctuary Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The South Padre Island Birding\, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary celebrates its fourth anniversary on May 6 with fun for the young and young at heart. \nGator Talks are scheduled at 11a.m.\, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Come by and visit with baby gators\, juvenile gators and see the King Queen Gators – Big Padre and Lady Laguna. \nFree admission.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/alligator-sanctuary-anniversary-2/
LOCATION:South Padre Island Birding\, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary\, 6801 Padre Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Derby at the Depot - Leadership Edinburg XXXIV Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Put on your fancy hats and get ready to race for a good cause on May 6 at Derby at the Depot\, a Leadership Edinburg XXXIV fundraiser. The afternoon includes heavy hors d’oeuvres\, music\, drinks and games. \nTickets are $75 per person or $100 per couple\, and are available for purchase online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/derby-at-the-depot-leadership-edinburg-xxxiv-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, 602 W University Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
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SUMMARY:Link Up: Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Link Up: Speed Networking on May 9 is geared towards McAllen Chamber members and gives attendees the opportunity to promote their business\, develop new leads and create new professional contacts. \nLight lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Special thanks go from the chamber to the event sponsor Lowy & Lacar. \nTo reserve your spot\, contact Sales Specialist Andrea de la Garza at 956-682-2871 or adelagarza@mcallenchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/link-up-speed-networking-4/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for 1 Million Cups on May 10 where VeggyDog and Devstar will present about their services. One Million Cups provides a supportive\, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and the community to gather and connect\, where you can work through business challenges and identify opportunities. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/1-million-cups-3/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T140000
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SUMMARY:IMAS Guild: Style Show 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join the ladies of the IMAS Guild on May 13 for an afternoon of fashion\, auctions\, and music at the International Museum of Art & Science. \nThis annual style show and luncheon feature the latest fashions from Lionel’s Boutique and Gifts\, Chico’s and Dillard’s. \nAll proceeds from the Guild Spring Style Show & Luncheon support the International Museum of Art & Science in fulfilling its goal of inspiring the community with educational programs and exhibitions. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets or sponsorship inquiries\, contact Mariella Gorena at 956-451-4665 or Tina Ziegler at 956-624-9624.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/imas-guild-style-show-2023/
LOCATION:International Museum of Art & Science\, 1900 W. Nolana Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:CEO Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 23 a candid discussion on the future of business. U.S. Small Business Administration Lower Rio Grande Valley District Director Angela Burton will speak about solutions for small business challenges. \nSeating is limited. \nTo RSVP\, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa 956-682-2871 or mhinojosa@mcallenchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/ceo-roundtable/
LOCATION:South Texas Health System Heart\, 1900 South D Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Workforce Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce for a Lunch & Learn about Workforce Solutions on May 17. Josue “Josh” Vasquez and Elena Pacheco of Workforce Solutions will share information on the network of workforce development partners that offer a range of programs and services designed to help job seekers find employment and employers find skilled workers. \nRegistration is required with a limited amount of spots available. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/lunch-learn-workforce-solutions/
LOCATION:Mission EDC\, 801 Bryan Road\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Growing Resilient Tomatoes
DESCRIPTION:Quinta Mazatlan welcomes Stephanie Kasper on May 18 to discuss tomato care in South Texas\, including seed starting tips\, trellis options\, disease prevention\, and variety recommendations based on four years of trials at UTRGV’s Hub of Prosperity Farm in Edinburg. There will also be a tomato tasting to follow the presentation. \nKasper is a sustainable agriculture researcher and farm manager at UTRGV’s Hub of Prosperity Farm. She’s passionate about all kinds of resilient local food production\, especially tomatoes. This will be her ninth tomato growing season and sixth season in the Rio Grande Valley. \nTickets are $3 per person and are available for purchase at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. \nFor more information\, contact Quinta Mazatlán or follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/growing-resilient-tomatoes/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T230000
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SUMMARY:Margarita Madness Benefiting Maggie's & Monica's House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties in celebrating 25 years of service to the children of Cameron and Willacy Counties. \nAll proceeds will help the organization continue with its mission to serve and advocate for child victims of abuse through education\, prevention\, intervention and recovery. \nContact George Pardo for ticket information.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/margarita-madness-benefiting-maggies-monicas-house/
LOCATION:Beach Park at Isla Blanca\, 33261 State Park Road Hwy 100\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092821
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SUMMARY:Art of Marketing
DESCRIPTION:What is marketing? Do you have a marketing plan for your business? \n“Art of Marketing” on May 23 will help new and existing businesses with critical information to create or refresh their marketing goals and objectives. \nSession highlights:\n\nUnderstanding the Seven Steps of the Marketing Process\nIdentifying Your Target Market\nDetermining Your Pricing Strategy\nCreating Customer Awareness\n\nPresented by the UTRGV SBDC. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/art-of-marketing/
LOCATION:UTRGV at Starr County Campus\, 138 N FM 3167\, Rio Grande City\, TX\, 78582\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T103000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Lydia E. Mount
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its Speaker Series featuring Attorney-Mediator Lydia E. Mount on March 25. Mount will speak on how to protect you\, your passion\, ideas\, business and brand. \nTo RSVP\, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa at 956-682-2871 or mhinojosa@mcallenchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/speaker-series-lydia-e-mount/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230526T093000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092821
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SUMMARY:Friday With The City: Broadband BTX: Past\, Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Brownsville hosts “Friday With The City: Broadband BTX: Past\, Present and Future” on May 26. During this session\, attendees will hear from Jorge Cardenas\, director of Enterprise Applications for the City of Brownsville\, on the past\, present and future of Broadband in Brownsville. \nFriday with the City is an initiative of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Brownsville aimed at providing an update to the community about the growth\, progress and future of the city. \nThe public may submit questions for the presenters online. \nThis event is free with an RSVP.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/friday-with-the-city-broadband-btx-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Brownsville Events Center\, 1 Events Center Blvd.\, Brownsville\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T120000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Your Market
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn about the following during “Exploring Your Market” on May 31: \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 in-person session is presented by the UTRGV SBDC and co-hosted by the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/exploring-your-market/
LOCATION:RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, 801 E. Fern\, Suite 143\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="UTRGV Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:sbdc@utrgv.edu
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