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SUMMARY:68th Annual Man & Woman of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its 68th annual Man & Woman of the Year Awards on Nov. 2. The signature event recognizes and honors the exemplary service and volunteerism of two individuals who make a significant contribution to the City of McAllen. \nThe 1920’s cocktail theme party promises to bring a night of glamour with a sit-down dinner\, drinks\, an auction with one-of-a-kind packages and more. \nOne hundred percent of the proceeds benefit McAllen Chamber of Commerce programming. \nFor sponsorship opportunities\, contact Vice President of Membership Services Blanca Cardenas at 956-682-2871 or bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/68th-annual-man-woman-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton\, 800 Convention Center Blvd.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:Boots to Business Reboot
DESCRIPTION:Veterans have the character\, discipline and skills needed to succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs. Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Enroll in Nov. 3’s Boots to Business Reboot in McAllen. \nRegister online. \nAbout Boots to Business Reboot\nBoots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras\, active-duty service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and spouses are eligible to participate. \nDuring Reboot\, participants are introduced to the skills\, knowledge and resources they need to launch a business\, including steps for developing business concepts\, how to develop a business plan and information on SBA resources available to help. The program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors. \nParticipants that complete an in-person or online B2B Reboot course can elect to further their study through one of many B2B online courses\, offered at no cost to service members\, veterans and military spouses. If you’ve already attended an in-person or online B2B Reboot course\, visit sbavets.force.com to sign up for one of the online B2B follow-on courses.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/boots-to-business-reboot/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joshua Patton":MAILTO:joshua.patton@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:H-E-B 33rd Feast of Sharing
DESCRIPTION:H-E-B welcomes back its neighbors as it prepares to gather in person and celebrate at its annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing dinners. Volunteers are currently being sought for the Feast of Sharing in McAllen at the McAllen Convention Center on Nov. 5. \nTwo shifts are available: shift 1 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; and shift 2 from 12:30-4 p.m. Volunteers must be 16 years of age and older with a limit of 600 volunteers total. Arrive one hour prior to shift for volunteer training. \nRegister online. \nAbout H-E-B Feast of Sharing\nWith this year’s H-E-B Feast of Sharing dinner back in person\, H-E-B\, with the help from its Mobile Kitchens\, will serve traditional Texas-style meals at all its dinner locations in the state. Each event is filled with music\, activities for the family and a variety of free services such as health and wellness screenings and flu vaccinations. Some gatherings even get a visit from Santa. Additionally\, in select cities\, H-E-B Partners (employees) and other volunteers will deliver holiday meals to homebound seniors and others who are unable to attend the event. This year\, H-E-B will launch an H-E-B Feast of Sharing event in Houston\, where it will hold a drive-thru meal distribution with plans to give out more than 20\,000 meals. \nThe H-E-B Feast of Sharing is a series of festive gatherings that include more than 340\,000 meals served during 34 dinners throughout Texas and Mexico. Filled with food\, music\, and good cheer\, these free holiday feasts are open to the public and bring together family\, friends and neighbors. Launched in 1989\, the H-E-B Feast of Sharing gives the company an opportunity to give thanks to its loyal customers and invites everyone to our holiday dinner table. In the more than three decades H-E-B has held the celebrations\, more than 375\,000 volunteers have helped serve nearly four million meals. \nThis initiative is an important part of H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program\, which works year-round to prevent hunger. Last year\, H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program donated 34 million pounds of food to families in need. Since 1982\, the year the program was founded\, H-E-B has donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to 5\,500 non-profit organizations in Texas and Mexico.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/h-e-b-33rd-feast-of-sharing/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center\, 700 Convention Center Boulevard\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Manic Monday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its Manic Monday Mixer on Nov. 6 at Total Wine & More\, bringing business people together over appetizers and beverages while they mingle and create new business leads. \nDoor prizes are always a big draw. Anyone donating a door prize gets an extra opportunity to talk about their business. Plenty of business cards are  recommended. \nRegister online. \nFor more information\, call the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/manic-monday-mixer-6/
LOCATION:Total Wine & More\, 800 E. Expressway 83\, McAllen\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:McAllen Creative Incubator hosts Art Walk featuring local vendors\, exhibits with original work\, live entertainment and more on Nov. 10. \nThis family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/art-walk-3/
LOCATION:McAllen Creative Incubator\, 601 N Main Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Link Up: Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Link Up: Speed Networking on Nov. 14 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. \nTo reserve your spot\, contact Ismari Salcido at membership@mcallenchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/link-up-speed-networking-7/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Customer Service Plus!
DESCRIPTION:Is your small business ready to serve customers this holiday season? “Customer Service Plus!” on Nov. 15 gives participants a better understanding of why customer service is so important to the success of a business. \nSession Highlights:\n\nMeeting customer expectations & and satisfying customer needs;\nDelivering excellent customer service; and\nBecoming a powerful problem-solver.\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/customer-service-plus/
LOCATION:RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, 801 E. Fern\, Suite 143\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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