BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//VBR - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:VBR
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:20200308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20201101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
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
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20220803T160647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T160853Z
UID:10000844-1660044600-1660050000@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:State of Education Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Ronnie Larralde\, Veronica Gonzales and Michael Williamson\nThe Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts its quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon on Aug. 9 with the topic “State of Our Education.” \nAttendees of the luncheon will learn about the advancements and challenges facing Edinburg’s educational institutions. Featured panelists include UTRGV President Guy Bailey\, Edinburg CISD Superintendent Mario H. Salinas and State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa. Hinojosa\, who is active on the Standing Committee for Education\, will be on hand to address how the Texas Legislature can provide help ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session. \nThe session will be moderated by Veronica Gonzales\, UTRGV Senior V.P. of Governmental and Community Relations. \nIndividual tickets and tables of eight are available for purchase by contacting the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. \nFor sponsorship information\, email information@edinburg.com.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/state-of-education-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Region One Service Center\, 1900 W. Schunior Street\, Edinburg\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Edinburg-Chamber-of-Commerce-Ronnie-Larralde-Veronica-Gonzales-and-Michael-Williamson.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220703
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20220629T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T173605Z
UID:10000751-1656720000-1656806399@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edinburg host the 16th annual Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks on July 2 at Ebony Hills Golf Course. Headliner for the event is Los Palominos with openers Red Not Chili Peppers\, Draft\, Explosion Tejana and more. \nTexas Cook’Em is one of the state’s biggest BBQ purse\, awarding $25\,000 to winners. Competitors will battle it out on the grill to cook the best chicken\, ribs\, pork\, brisket and rib-eye steak. Winners will take home money and a year’s work of bragging rights. \nA portion of the event proceeds will benefit local veterans attending the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley with scholarships. Texas Cook’Em has distributed over $20\,000 in scholarships locally. \nThis year’s festivities will begin at 10 a.m. Activities include live music\, vendors\, car show\, a children’s fun zone and food. \nAdmission to the concert is free. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/texas-cookem-high-steaks/
LOCATION:Ebony Hills Golf Course\, 300 W. Palm Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/texas-cook-em-high-steaks-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20220504T165429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T165429Z
UID:10000749-1652191200-1652198400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Elements of Business Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation hosts the free Elements of Business Planning workshop May 10. This session teaches businesses the key principles and concepts to implement effective business planning. Business resources will also be available to assist and answer any questions. \nThe EEDC holds this event in collaboration with UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center\, UTRGV Small Business Development Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, and Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. \nRSVP to economicdevelopment@cityofedinburg.com.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/elements-of-business-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance\, 118 Paseo del Prado\, Edinburg\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Economic-Development-Week.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20220405T193659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T193659Z
UID:10000770-1651059000-1651064400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts an Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon April 27 at the Edinburg Conference Center. Administrative professionals and employers can join the national celebration over a lunch with motivational speaker Dr. Kathy Gruver. \nGruver is an award-winning author and professional speaker with more than 30 years of experience in mind/body medicine and human behavior. Her topics include stress reduction\, mindset and positivity where she creates space for both learning and laughter. \nTickets and tables of eight are available for purchase by contacting the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/administrative-professionals-day-luncheon/
LOCATION:Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance\, 118 Paseo del Prado\, Edinburg\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Edinburg-Admin-Pro-Day-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20220330T200320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T200320Z
UID:10000726-1648627200-1648659600@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Tax Tips For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce April 5 for the “Tax Tips For Your Business” seminar. Accounting experts from CAS CPA LLC will answer questions regarding taxes. \nTopics discussed will include:\n\n100% Meal Deduction\nPPP Loan Forgiveness\nDonation Deduction\nExpired Tax Cuts & Jobs Acts Provisions\nEmployer Retention Tax Credit\nOptimizing Business Tax Deductions\n\nFor more information on this event\, call 956-383-4974. \nRSVP online.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/tax-tips-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, 602 W University Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tax-calculator.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20210915T214723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T214946Z
UID:10000507-1634236200-1634243400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Edinburg Chamber Installation & Awards Banquet
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce honors its Man and Woman of the Year at its installation and awards banquet Oct. 14. “Under the Neon Moon” will celebrate Michael J. Williamson\, the chamber’s 2021-2022 president of the board\, and Veronica Gonzales\, the immediate past president. \nOther honors for the evening include Community Leader of the Year\, Ambassador of the Year and Business Award winners. \nVIP tables and sponsorships are available. \nFor more information\, contact the chamber.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/edinburg-chamber-installation-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ECC-Installation-and-Awards-Banquet.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20210905T161038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T161038Z
UID:10000627-1633021200-1633028400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Edinburg Chamber Benefit Mixer For Palm Valley Animal Society
DESCRIPTION:Edinburg Chamber Director of Membership Christina Barrera\, PVAS Development Coordinator Arlina Larson\, Edinburg Chamber Executive Director Ronnie Larralde\, PVAS Executive Director Donna Casamento\, and Julian Whitacre.\nThe Edinburg Chamber of Commerce celebrates its September Member of the Month\, Palm Valley Animal Society\, with a mixer Sept. 30 at PVAS Laurie P. Andrews Center. \nThe local animal rescue provides lifesaving care\, comfort and compassion to animals in need by engaging the hearts\, hands and minds of our community. PVAS is celebrating its 15-year membership anniversary. \nPVAS serves five municipalities in Hidalgo County\, as well as the county at-large. It operates two facilities in Edinburg\, taking in approximately 25\,000 animals on behalf of 775\,000 residents each year. PVAS is on a journey to maintain “no-kill” status\, broadly defined as saving 90 percent or more of the animals that enter into their care. \nAttendees are encouraged to support the organization by making a donation to pvastx.org/donate. \nTo RSVP or more information on the upcoming event\, visit edinburg.com.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/edinburg-chamber-benefit-mixer-for-palm-valley-animal-society/
LOCATION:PVAS Laurie P. Andrews Center\, 2451 N. Expressway 281\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Edinburg-Chamber-PVAS.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20210818T184711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T184711Z
UID:10000660-1629813600-1629820800@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Business Branding Strategies Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a brand strategy for your existing business? A brand strategy is a long-term plan on what you want your business to “say” about your products and services to new and existing customers. \nThis message\, also known as branding\, helps you engage and communicate with your customers more clearly. The more consistent and aligned your brand message is\, the more likely you are to attract and maintain loyal customers. \nThis webinar shares practical branding strategies for increased sales and discusses the impact a brand has on the value of a business. \nTopics include:\n\nProtecting your brand\nBrand messaging\nBrand alignment\n\nThis webinar is presented by Jaenie Longoria\, Global Business Consultant with Biz Media Firm. Hosts are the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce \nRegister by noon Aug. 23.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/business-branding-strategies-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/UTRGV_SBDC-e1738450545738.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20210806T131109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T131109Z
UID:10000646-1629385200-1629399600@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Edinburg Sunset Member Market
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts its Sunset Member Market Aug. 19 from 3-7 p.m. at the Historic Edinburg Chamber Depot. \nThe chamber’s Sunset Member Market allows attendees to discover new products and services from different Edinburg Chamber vendors and creators. \nFor vendor information\, contact the chamber.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/edinburg-sunset-member-market/
LOCATION:Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, 602 W University Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sunset-Member-Market.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20210806T130044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T130044Z
UID:10000635-1629378000-1629392400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Edinburg Chamber Membership Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts a membership drive Aug. 19 from 1-5 p.m. The chamber invites prospective members to stop by for an opportunity to meet chamber staff\, ambassadors and volunteers. \nThose who also become chamber members or renew their membership that day will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. \nRSVP online.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/edinburg-chamber-membership-drive/
LOCATION:Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, 602 W University Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/crop_edinburg-chamber-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20210623T043703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T044007Z
UID:10000586-1625356800-1625443199@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks
DESCRIPTION:Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks makes its return July 4 in Edinburg\, complete with vendors\, live music\, car show\, a children’s fun area and its state championship barbecue competition. The event is free. \nTexas Cook’Em is one of Texas’s biggest BBQ purse\, awarding $16\,000 to the winners. Competitors battle it out to cook the best chicken\, ribs\, pork brisket and rib-eye for money and bragging rights. \nA performance by Def Leggend\, a tribute to Def Leppard\, will kick-off the free concert. At sunset\, a fireworks display will commence\, followed by the performance of American Country Award winner Easton Corbin. \n  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/texas-cook-em-high-steaks/
LOCATION:Ebony Hills Golf Course\, 300 W. Palm Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/texas-cook-em.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072013
CREATED:20210407T173011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T173011Z
UID:10000562-1618394400-1618394400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:“Anatomy of Cyber Attacks” Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its “Anatomy of Cyber Attacks” webinar April 14. Cyber security expert Tom Ervin\, a computer scientist at FBI Headquarters San Antonio\, will conduct the presentation. \nErvin will discuss various cyber threats.This presentation will have a live demonstration of multiple malware\, threat vectors and provide examples of the ease at which attackers can compromise your data. \nAbout Tom Ervin\nErvin has been supporting the FBI with cyber forensics analysis for the past eight years. He specializes in computer intrusions and the dissection of computer viruses and worms. In 2000\, Ervin helped establish the FBI’s first malicious code laboratory at FBI Headquarters in Washington\, D.C.  He has been working at the San Antonio Division since 2010\, supporting the Cyber Squad on criminal and national security investigations. Ervin holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering. \nTo register for the event\, visit edinburg.com or call 956-383-4974.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/anatomy-of-cyber-attacks-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cyber.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR