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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women - Lisa Campos
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Campos from Explore Harlingen will serve as keynote speaker for the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women Empowering Women on July 6. Campos will share her story of inspiration\, unity and strength. \nMust RSVP to attend as seating is limited. Registration is $15 for chamber members\, $20 for non-members. \nCall 956-423-5440 or email aalvarez@harlingen.com to RSVP.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-lisa-campos/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Business Branding
DESCRIPTION:Why is branding important for a new business? \nSuccessful branding begins at the start of your business journey. Learn at ‘Small Business Branding” on July 18 how to develop a structure that is unique to your business and recognizable to your customer. \nSession Highlights:\n\nWhat is a brand?\nThe importance of branding?\nThe three branding principles.\nSteps to branding development.\nProtecting and maintaining a successful brand.\n\nThis in-person session is hosted by the UTRGV SBDC in partnership with the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/small-business-branding-2/
LOCATION:UTRGV Small Business Development Center\, 1407 E Freddy Gonzalez Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78542\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSHA Safety & Health For Texas Employers
DESCRIPTION:SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office hosts “OSHA Safety & Health For Texas Employers” on July 21 about OSHA obligations\, reporting and more. \nUsing a no-cost consultation service largely funded by OSHA\, employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites\, improve their safety and health programs\, and even qualify for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections. Primarily targeted for smaller businesses\, this safety and health consultation program is completely separate from the OSHA inspection effort. In addition\, no citations are issued or penalties proposed. \nThe Occupational Safety Consultation program is a free and confidential service available to private sector Texas employers through the Texas Department of Insurance\, Division of Workers’ Compensation. OSHCON’s professional safety and health consultants\, across the state\, are available to help employers understand OSHA rules and identify and eliminate occupation hazards in their workplace. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nEmployer Obligation to OSHA Regulations and Standards\nOSHA Injury and Illness Recording & Reporting\nTypes of OSHA Inspections\nMost frequently cited serious violations in General Industry and Construction FY 2021\nOSHCON Consultation\nCOVID-19 Updates\nNo Cost Workplace Safety Resources\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/osha-safety-health-for-texas-employers/
LOCATION:SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office \, 2422 E. Tyler Ave.\, Suite E\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Business Training: Customer Service & Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Francisco Castellanos for its free small business training seminar on July 27. Castellanos will share how attendees can manage excellent customer service and hospitality.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/small-business-training-customer-service-hospitality/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the Non-Profits Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce on July 27 to learn how non-profits can help you and learn how you can get involved in the community. \nThis event is free to attend. Call 956-423-5440\, or email aalvarez@harlingen.com for more information.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/meet-the-non-profits-mixer/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA 70th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & District Office Open House
DESCRIPTION:SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on July 31\, commemorating the agency’s 70th anniversary. This special event marks the beginning of SBA’s anniversary month\, recognizing its steadfast commitment to small business development and economic growth. \nFollowing the ribbon cutting\, local business owners\, chambers\, entrepreneurs\, government officials\, resource partners and community members will have the opportunity to explore the district office and visit with staff members and resource partners to learn more about SBA’s resources\, programs and services. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sba-70th-anniversary-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-district-office-open-house/
LOCATION:SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office \, 2422 E. Tyler Ave.\, Suite E\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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