RSVPs are now open for the third annual RGV Startup Week, taking place April 24 through May 1. What began just two years ago has grown exponentially into one of the Rio Grande Valley’s largest entrepreneurship gatherings, drawing regional, state and national attention to the innovation happening locally. RGV Startup Week 2026 will once again bring together entrepreneurs, students, small business owners, investors and ecosystem partners from across the Valley…
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The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce presents The Business of Texas: A Fiscal Futures Briefing on Feb. 3 with Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock. This luncheon will provide an in-depth look at Texas’ fiscal outlook, revenue trends, and economic priorities, with a focus on how statewide financial decisions impact businesses, communities and economic growth across the region. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the current and future financial landscape of Texas…
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Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking at Main Event on Jan. 27 for an exhilarating, face-to-face networking event designed to connect you with accomplished professionals who share your drive and ambition. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner or a seasoned professional, this is your platform to amplify your connections and expand your influence in the community. Seize the Opportunity: Make Lasting Connections! Come prepared with your…
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Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, in collaboration with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, will host RGV Startup Week 2026 from April 24 through May 1, with events in Brownsville and partner cities across the Rio Grande Valley. In 2025, RGV Startup Week delivered 123 hours of activities and reached 403,172 unique accounts on social media. RGV Startup Week content generated 3.56 million views, and attendees…
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The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosts an exclusive opportunity to learn about the future of the community at Friday with the City on Jan. 16. The morning features a presentation and discussion on the City of Brownsville’s FY 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, offering insights into upcoming priorities, planned investments, and key projects shaping the city’s continued growth and development. Friday with the City is an initiative of the…
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The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation will launch a cohort of its eBridge Business Academy, a rebrand of its Blueprint Business Program, on Jan. 13. The business fundamentals course for entrepreneurs and early-stage small business owners will run through Feb. 24 and will be taught in Spanish. With more than 350 graduates to date, the program helps participants strengthen core business skills and apply practical tools to improve how they plan,…
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The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is one of 13 organizations recently recognized with UTRGV’s Community Partner Recognition Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. The recognition is connected to UTRGV’s Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification work and highlights partners whose collaboration supports community engagement across the Valley. BCIC’s recognition reflects its long-running partnership with UTRGV’s Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center. Together, BCIC and UTRGV ECC operate the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization…
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Cory Carswell, director of Power Supply and Market Operations for the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, has been elected to represent municipally owned utilities on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Wholesale Market Subcommittee. The Wholesale Market Subcommittee is a voting body that reports to ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee, which in turn advises the ERCOT board of directors. WMS plays a critical role in shaping market rules and reviewing key issues…
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The Port of Brownsville has honored M&M Mooring as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Chairman’s Award. Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban Guerra presented the award to owner Mark Clive at the recent annual Customer Appreciation Luncheon at the Rancho Viejo Conference Center. “M&M Mooring has been a trusted partner of the Port of Brownsville for nearly three decades, providing essential maritime services with professionalism, reliability and an unwavering commitment…
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Michael Zapata made his way through college engineering curriculum and earned a degree before realizing he yearned for something else. Majoring in mechanical engineering, the UT-Rio Grande Valley graduate desired a work life beyond the confines of an office-oriented job. The Brownsville native tried working in restaurants and then did outside sales work in Houston before returning home with a clear goal in mind. “I wanted to own my own…
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