Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 22 for Chamber Connect +. The event provides information on what the Brownsville Chamber can do for you. Current members can also receive a refresher on membership benefits. Attendees learn how to: take advantage of membership benefits join a committee stay connected with the members-only online portal set up a membership profile This event is free and open to the community. For…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 85th Anniversary with a black-tie gala at the Brownsville Events Center on Aug. 18. Since 1937, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce has been the community’s leading membership-driven advocate and champion for business. Its primary objective is to create a climate of growth and success in our community. Individual chamber member tickets are $100 each; non-member $125 each. Register online or contact the chamber.
The Gulf Stream Marine terminal at the Port of Brownsville has been recognized by LOGISTEC Stevedoring with its Mitchell Daudier Health and Safety Award for 2021. The recipients of this award receives the recognition for their demonstration of leadership, continuous improvement and advocacy of health and safety in the workplace. Gulf Stream Marine is one of three stevedoring companies at the Port of Brownsville. It includes a team of more than…
Hansheng Lei came to the United States from China in 2001 with no idea the endless frontier would lead him to Brownsville. Lei is a professor in the computer science department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His academic office on University Boulevard in Brownsville is a handful of blocks away from his business office at a warehouse that’s adjacent to the Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates.…
Valley Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines – Stroke quality achievement award. The award recognizes Valley Regional Medical Center’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. These treatment plans ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the AHA and American Stroke Association…
William G. Dietrich is the new Chief of Police for the Port of Brownsville’s Police and Security Department, effective July 11. Dietrich heads a department which includes sworn police officers, security guards and administrative staff. He succeeds Carlos L. Garcia, who retired July 8 from the Port of Brownsville after 10 years of service as police chief. Before joining the port, Dietrich retired from the Brownsville Police Department as commander…
Frost Bank in partnership with the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce presents “Protection in a Digital Age” on July 28. Jami Palmer, vice president of Frost Loss Prevention, will focus on cyber fraud and how it impacts businesses. Explore cyber business attacks like phishing, ransomware and malware, business email compromise and how to protect your business. Register online.
Learn more about what the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce can do for you at Chamber Connect + on July 25. Current members can also receive a refresher on membership benefits. Learn how to: take advantage of membership benefits join a committee stay connected with members-only online portal set up a membership profile Register online. For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber.
Texas Southmost College recently introduced a new program that caters to working adults and is seeking applicants to enroll for the fall semester. TSC Beyond, also known as The Weekend College, helps working adults obtain an Associate of Arts degree without disrupting their family or work schedule. TSC Dean of Health Professions Dr. David R. Pearse explained that TSC Beyond caters to working adults who want to attend college but…
Fred W. Rusteberg was known as a gentleman, a soft-spoken and persistent advocate for his banking company and community. Rusteberg could also bring it, when need be, a steely resolve emerging when he saw an injustice or inequity that required a challenge. One of those times occurred about 20 years ago when the chancellor of the University of Texas System visited Brownsville. It was to be a festive occasion in…