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SUMMARY:Chamber Connect +: 84th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 84th anniversary as an incorporated nonprofit on July 27 with Chamber Connect +. \nJoin the chamber to learn more about its history. Get to know what your local chamber of commerce can do for you and your business. \nAttendees will learn how to:\n\ntake advantage of membership benefits\njoin a committee\nstay connected with the members-only online portal\nset up a membership profile\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/chamber-connect-84th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, 1600 University Blvd.\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:SBA Federal Contracting Series: Federal HUBZone Program + Texas HUB Program Certification
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Federal Contracting Series\, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center for the Federal HUBZone Certification Program + Texas HUB Program Certification webinar July 14. \nThe federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. \nTo help provide a level playing field for small businesses located in a HUBZone area the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Federal HUBZone Programs. \nThe government’s goal is to award at least three percent of all contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. The presenters will also cover the Texas HUB Program certification. \nDiscover and learn:\n\nIf government contracting is for you.\nThe benefits for being a certified firm.\nIf you qualify for the program.\nIf you are in a designated area.\nSteps on how to do business with the federal government.\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sba-federal-contracting-series-federal-hubzone-program-texas-hub-program-certification/
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CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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SUMMARY:SBA Federal Contracting Series: Women-Owned Small Business Program + PTAC Services
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Federal Contracting Series\, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Women-Owned Small Business Program online workshop July 7. \nThe federal government’s goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. \nAt this workshop\, attendees will learn about the Woman-Owned Small Business and the Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business Program. They will also receive information on the benefits of being a WOSB certified firm. \nIn addition\, attendees will learn about WOSB’s application process and if they qualify for the programs. \nIf your business is owned and controlled by a woman\, and you have a product or service you can sell to the federal government\, and you want to take advantage of federal contracting opportunities\, then this workshop is for you. This is a no-cost informational session. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sba-federal-contracting-series-women-owned-small-business-program-ptac-services/
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SUMMARY:Freedom Celebration Mixer Presented by Texas Regional Bank
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosts the return of the Freedom Celebration Mixer Presented by Texas Regional Bank July 1 at 5 p.m. Join the chamber for live music\, food\, snacks and drinks. Network with colleagues and friends. \nMembers of the chamber can register for $20 and nonmembers may register for $25 per person. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/freedom-celebration-mixer-presented-by-texas-regional-bank-2/
LOCATION:Texas Regional Bank – Brownsville\, 3450 Pablo Kisel Blvd.\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Preparing for a Financial Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and BBVA April 20 for a virtual financial education workshop. In this workshop\, financial experts provide information\, tips and resources to help with everyday finances and long-term financial goals. \nIn this workshop\, participants will:\n\nUnderstand what a financial emergency is and how to prepare for it\nUnderstand the importance of having an emergency savings plan\nLearn tools and resources to develop and implement an emergency savings strategy\nDevelop skills to protect themselves during times of financial emergency or uncertainty\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/preparing-for-a-financial-emergency/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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