Harlingen
Events
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EmpowHer Series: SBA Funding Options for Women Entrepreneurs
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesLadies, are you looking to start a business, or expand your current business but need funding? The Small Business Administration works with approved lenders and community development organizations to offer SBA-guaranteed loans to help your businesses start, grow, expand and recover. The SBA helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they…
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How to Really Start Your Own Business – Let’s Talk Business Series
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesSCORE RGV kicks off the “Let's Talk Business Series” on Jan. 12 with "How to Really Start Your Own Business," a session developed to help participants better understand small business ownership. While starting a business is an exciting venture, it can be intimidating and overwhelming without proper planning, knowledge and execution. If you’re considering starting a small business, this session will help you understand the process of getting started the…
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SBDC Smart Start
Harlingen Economic Development Corporation 2424 Boxwood Street, Ste 125, Harlingen, United StatesDo you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? Make plans to attend SBDC Smart Start on Jan. 16 in Harlingen. This session will provide information and steps necessary for a smart start, plus get attendees ready for one-to-one, business advisement session for ongoing assistance. Register online.
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Friday Informational Session – SBA Assistance to Small Business
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesThinking about starting a small business, but have no idea where to start? Wondering if small business ownership is for you? Starting a business is an exciting proposition but it’s also an incredibly challenging undertaking. Are you an existing business and is your business needing to grow? Are you needing working capital to expand? Have you considered business certifications or government contracting? Join the SBA on Jan. 19 for "SBA…
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Credits, Deductions and Taxes for your Business – Let’s Talk Business Series
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesWhile starting a business is an exciting venture, it can be overwhelming and daunting to navigate without proper planning, understanding and execution. Understanding your tax obligation is one key to business success. Knowing how to avoid tax mistakes is imperative to your business. "Credits, Deductions and Taxes for your Business" on Jan. 26, presented by U.S. Internal Revenue Service, will help participants understand credits, taxes and deductions for their business. Session…
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Women Empowering Women: Dr. Candi Constantine-Castillo
CEO of Harlingen Medical Center, Dr. Candi Constantine-Castillo, shares her journey during the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce's Women Empowering Women luncheon on Feb. 1. Lunch will be provided, RSVP before Jan. 31st at 5 p.m. Registration is $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. RSVP by calling the chamber.
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The Importance of a Business Plan – Let’s Talk Business Series 2024
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United States"The Importance of a Business Plan," presented by UTRGV Small Business Development Center on Feb. 9, provides information on the power of business planning and why it’s important to prepare a business plan. A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your business plan as a roadmap for how to structure, run and grow your new business. It’s a way to think…
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Boots to Business Reboot Training
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesVeterans bring unique skills, adaptability and problem-solving abilities to the business world, polished during military service. However, veterans face entrepreneurial start-up and growth challenges like all small business owners. To minimize those hurdles, the SBA offers support via our Boots to Business Reboot program (B2B Reboot). B2B Reboot on Feb. 15 is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The course provides an overview…
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Marketing Essentials for Your Business
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe SBA hosts "Business Marketing: Marketing Essentials for Your Business" as part of its free Let's Talk Business Series on March 15. Marketing is a topic many entrepreneurs ponder as they begin shaping their business ideas. Marketing is a solution-driven process that benefits both the customer and the business owner. While advertising is essential, it is only a single component of the entire marketing process. A marketing plan is the…
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The Employee Policy Handbook
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe SBA presents "The Employee Policy Handbook" on March 22, addressing the importance of creating an employee handbook and the basic legal issues employers face when hiring. Human resources is a critical component of employee well-being in any business, no matter how small. HR responsibilities include payroll, benefits, hiring, firing, and keeping up to date with state and federal laws. Presenting this session is Texas Workforce Solutions-Cameron. Discover and Learn: The…
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Women Empowering Women
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesJoin the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce on April 4 for an empowering session of "Women Empowering Women" with Fidi Guillen, the owner of Luxe Boutique. Lunch will be served, but seats must be reserved before April 2 at noon. Tickets are $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. RSVP by emailing aalvarez@harlingen.com.
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Business Over Breakfast: Southern Industrial Careers Center
The Greater Chamber of Harlingen 311 East Tyler Ave., Harlingen, United StatesJoin the Greater Chamber of Harlingen on July 11 for an insightful presentation from a local business during Business Over Breakfast. Local business owners will share what they're all about. The event provides a chance to network and make new connections.