The Port of Brownsville‘s Foreign Trade Zone No. 62 saw a boost in the value of goods transported in 2022, reaching a record total of $13.9 billion in exports and imports. It is a notable increase from the $9.7 billion recorded in 2021. The U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board’s 2022 recent report to Congress revealed that FTZ No. 62 held its position as the second highest-ranking FTZ in the country for…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce presents its inaugural SpaceBall: An Out of this World Cocktail Party on Sept. 15. Attendees will embark on a cosmic journey beyond the stars, where history and innovation collide in an unforgettable evening of elegance and excitement. Dress to impress in your finest cosmic attire and get ready to mingle under the shimmering constellations. Event Highlights: Cocktail Extravaganza: Sip on an array of handcrafted cocktails…
Amanda Nolan grew up the daughter of a small business owner, a mother who set a template to follow. Sure enough, Nolan started young with an artsy bent in making trinkets and homemade jewelry popular with her classmates. It gave her the first indications of what it’s like to make your own money. “It was something I was around,” she said of the entrepreneurial spirit. “I followed the momentum.” The…
The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday authorized UTRGV to purchase the Majestic Theatre and an adjacent building in downtown Brownsville. In support of UTRGV’s Performing Arts programs in the College of Fine Arts, UTRGV will renovate the buildings currently owned by The Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation. The end result will be the university’s new Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. The center will provide…
Texas Southmost College President Jesús Roberto Rodríguez was recently announced as the winner of the 2023 Western Regional CEO Award by the Association of Community College Trustees. The national award is only one of five bestowed annually to CEOs by the organization, one for each of its five regions across the United States and Canada. Rodríguez’s recognitions comes from his work in initiating or helping to develop innovative programs as…
Brownsville resident Oscar Castillo had a job at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport working as a cashier for the parking vendor, earning $10 an hour. He knew he needed to develop his skillset if he ever hoped to be independent and financially secure, so he enrolled in the electrical program at Texas Southmost College. At TSC, Castillo heard about Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement, a nonprofit organization…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosts the 88th Texas Legislative Update Luncheon on Aug. 31. The event brings together elected and distinguished representatives, business leaders and community members to discuss the latest developments from the Texas State Legislature. Gain valuable insights into the recently passed bills, pending legislation and the potential impact on the region’s business landscape. The luncheon will feature Senator Morgan LaMantia, Representative Oscar Longoria, Representative Janie Lopez and…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Brownsville hosts Friday with the City on Aug. 11. During this session, attendees will hear from Doroteo Garcia, director of Engineering and Planning for the City of Brownsville. He will give an update on the Engineering & Public Works Department including city street repairs. Friday with the City is an initiative of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership…
The Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project continues to move forward, as Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation recently announced the receipt of Notice to Proceed to perform essential improvements to the Brownsville ship channel for NextDecade Corporation’s Rio Grande LNG project at the Port of Brownsville. Great Lakes will commence Phase 1 of the project later this year. The historic BIH project will deepen the 17-mile-long Brownsville ship channel…
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce team to learn more about what it can do for you with Chamber Connect + on Sept. 5. This event is for those looking to learn more about what the chamber of commerce can do for them and also for current members needing a refresher on membership benefits. At Chamber Connect +, attendees learn how to: Take advantage of your membership benefits Join a…