BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//VBR - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VBR
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053814
CREATED:20230307T183754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T183843Z
UID:10000905-1678543200-1678552200@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Nature Writing: Wonder in Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Explore Nature Writing Outdoors with Quinta Mazatlan Educational Specialist Taylor Zavala\, on March 11. (photo Taylor L. Zavala)\nIn celebration of National Plant A Flower Day\, Quinta Mazatlán invites the public to explore and share a connection with nature through its writing class\, Exploring Nature Writing: Wonder in Wildflowers\, on March 11. Evaluate relationships with the natural world\, engage in stories\, learn new creative tools to enhance writing\, and explore techniques to tune in to the world around us before our imaginations are set off to play. \nThis class’s theme centers around ‘National Plant A Flower Day’ which was created to build awareness towards the species which could use a little more love as we shift into the Spring season. Flowers are as much a part of our culture and traditions as they are the natural world\, carrying stories\, messages and wishes. \nClass fee per person is $3 with advance registration preferred via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/exploring-nature-writing-wonder-in-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Exploring-Nature-Writing-Zavala-Taylor.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053814
CREATED:20230314T175813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T175813Z
UID:10000923-1678780800-1678813200@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:McAllen Chamber Speaker Series: Gabrielle G. Espino
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its Speaker Series on March 23 with Gabrielle G. Espino giving a general understanding of credit\, its different types and how small businesses can use it. \nThe Speaker Series is offered to all chamber members at no additional cost. Fee for non-members is $15. \nTo RSVP\, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mcallen-chamber-speaker-series-gabrielle-g-espino/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Speaker-Series-March-2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mariela Hinojosa":MAILTO:mhinojosa@mcallenchamber.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053814
CREATED:20230307T180803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T180803Z
UID:10000904-1678793400-1678798800@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Link Up: Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:“Link Up: Speed Networking” on March 14 is geared towards McAllen Chamber of Commerce 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. \nTo reserve your spot\, contact Andrea de la Garza.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/link-up-speed-networking-2/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea de la Garza%2C McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:adelagarza@mcallenchamber.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053814
CREATED:20230307T195655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T200117Z
UID:10000906-1678888800-1678896000@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Social Media for Small Businesses: Tips & Trends for 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do you use social media for your small business? Learn how social media can impact your company with UTRGV SBDC’s “Social Media for Small Businesses: Tips & Trends for 2023” on March 15. \nWhile not every business owner uses social media to connect with customers or build brand awareness\, those that do benefit greatly from its free tools. \nThis in-person workshop shares best practices as well as tips and tools to stay engaged with your target market and build a following\, plus much more. \nSession highlights:\n\nBrand awareness\nSocial media benefits\nSocial media tips & trends\nSocial media best practices\n\nThis in-person session is hosted by the UTRGV SBDC and presented by Monarch International Design\, Inc. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/social-media-for-small-businesses-tips-trends-for-2023/
LOCATION:Rio Bank Office Tower\, 701 E. Expressway 83\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/social-media.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="UTRGV Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:sbdc@utrgv.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053814
CREATED:20230314T174522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T174522Z
UID:10000922-1679398200-1679403600@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Lies and Creativity: The Link Between Creative Thinking and Fibbing
DESCRIPTION:The American Advertising Federation – RGV hosts a luncheon on March 21 with Brenda Hernandez presenting “Lies and Creativity: The Link Between Creative Thinking and Fibbing.”  \nHernandez is currently a freelance copywriter after doing harrowing work at Peloton\, Anomaly\, Condé Nast\, Remezcla\, Yard\, Young Heroes and LatinWorks. She’s done work for big brands such as Peloton\, Google\, Ally Bank\, Victoria’s Secret\, Target\, Johnnie Walker\, Budweiser\, Crown Royal\, Buchanan’s\, Converse\, Cine Las Américas\, Snickers and M&Ms. \nHernandez is a Rio Grande Valley native and a graduate of UTRGV legacy institution\, UTPA. \nRegister online in advance. Registration is required.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/lies-and-creativity-the-link-between-creative-thinking-and-fibbing/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport\, 2721 South 10th Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BrendaHernandezMarch21_23.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="American Advertising Federation - Rio Grande Valley":MAILTO:aafrgv@rgv.rr.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053814
CREATED:20230327T182128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T182140Z
UID:10000926-1680199200-1680202800@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Importance of Bees
DESCRIPTION:It’s pollinating season! Quinta Mazatlán hosts Glenn Simpson on March 30 as he gives information on the importance of bees. Additionally\, Simpson will also have a table set up with products from Bay Bees to take home. \nTickets are $3 and available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/importance-of-bees/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The-importance-of-bees-at-Quinta-Mazatlan_03302023.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR