The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Advocacy Committee presents Despierta Brownsville: Texas Legislature 101 on Nov. 29. Business leaders, small business owners, and entrepreneurs may join the conversation on how the Texas Legislature has a major impact on commerce across the State of Texas. Guest speaker is Texas Senator Eddie Lucio Jr., District 27. With its responsibility to pass the budget and its ability to pass bills affecting commerce, the…
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Manuel Alvarez and his wife, Nadia Escalante, started out with an at-home bakery in Brownsville, creating their Pastel Japones. Said another way, they are Japanese cotton cheesecakes. The popularity of the fluffy sponge-looking cake would take off. In part it was due to the uniqueness of the product in the Rio Grande Valley market. It’s a region filled with pan dulce shops and custom cake bakeries. It’s difficult to find…
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Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 15 at Chamber Connect + to learn about what the chamber of commerce can do for you or to receive a refresher on membership benefits. Attendees will learn how to: take advantage of membership benefits join a committee stay connected with members-only online portal set up membership profile This event is free and open to the community. For more information, contact Brownsville…
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Hiring Red, White & You! is a statewide hiring event that connects veterans, transitioning military members and military spouses to employers across Texas. This year’s local event takes place Nov. 10 at the Brownsville Event Center. Hiring Red, White and You! has been working to connect Texas veterans with employers since 2012. In that time, it has: Worked with more than 20,131employers. Connected more than 114,778 job seekers to meaningful…
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The “Finance Your Venture: Lender Roundtable” workshop on Nov. 4 introduces veterans to different lenders who operate in Lower Rio Grande District. By the end of the “Finance Your Venture Lender Roundtable,” attendees will have a better understanding of how diverse types of lenders function and better prepare the veteran to seek funding for businesses in all stages of development. The Boots to Business Extended Tour series is a collection…
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The Boots to Business Extended Tour series on Nov. 4 is a collection of workshops meant to give veterans a deeper understanding of covered topics, as well as exposure to relevant subject matter experts. The Ranching for Veterans workshop gives veterans exposure to the plethora of resources that exist to help start, grow and expand ranching operations. By the end of the class, attendees will have a better grasp of…
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The Boots to Business Extended Tour series on Nov. 4 is a collection of workshops meant to give veterans a deeper understanding of covered topics, as well as exposure to relevant subject matter experts. The Franchising for Veterans workshop dispels the myths and misunderstandings related to being a franchisee. By the end of the class, attendees will have a better grasp of the opportunities franchising can provide to a veteran…
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Brownsville’s extensive network of hike-and-bike trails has a new addition with the opening of the West Rail Trail. The nearly 7-mile-long trail was officially opened on Oct. 14 at Oliveira Park during a ceremony with remarks from Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. and Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez. The $8-million trail project runs from Palm Boulevard in the heart of the city and on northward past Alton Gloor Boulevard. It…
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Join the Children’s Museum of Brownsville on Oct. 29 for a Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash featuring games, spooky arts and crafts, and many creepy crawly surprises. Goodie bags are also available. Kids will be able to participate in fun science-based activities like making slime and building spooky light circuits, among other creepy activities. All activities and supplies are included with paid admission of $9 per person.
Working at home as a full-time wife and mother has been recognized as an honorable and rewarding job, as well as one of the most difficult. And, unfortunately, it does not come with a paycheck. Vanessa Cantu of Brownsville watched her husband, Norberto, go to work each day as a driver for a car dealership as she cared for their three sons. Despite his commitment to his job, they struggled…
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