Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and BBVA for an online financial education workshop Dec. 16. In this workshop, participants will: Learn how small businesses build and maintain credit Explore how creditworthiness is measured for small businesses Examine the connection between personal and business credit Identify the documents you’ll need for small business credit applications Register online.
The Texas Department of Transportation recently issued the Port of Brownsville a grade A score for its Local Government Risk Assessment. Serving as the basis for the score is the performance of the South Port Connector Road construction project. A risk score of A signifies that the Brownsville Navigation District presents a low-level risk to TXDoT based on the current project performance. The Local Government Risk Assessment and Qualifications Review…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with ArkWare LLC present the “Business Network Security” workshop Dec. 9. The latest installment of the Cybersecurity for Businesses Series features guest speaker Dustin Salinas of ArkWare. In this workshop, participants will learn about: Computers The Internet Viruses Data Protection And the Dark Web Register online. For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for its in-person State of Business & Leadership Luncheon Dec. 1. Thought leaders from the Texas Association of Business and the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives will discuss the big issues for businesses. Other topics include bills and policies from the 87th Texas Legislature, the employment landscape and what we can expect in the near future. Speakers include Senior Vice President of Advocacy for…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with ArkWare, LLC presents “Data Worth” Nov. 30 as part of its Cybersecurity for Businesses Series. In this workshop, participants will learn about: Viruses Data The Dark Web This event is free and open to the community. For more information, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Register online.
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosts Chamber Connect + Nov. 22 for those looking to learn more about what the chamber can do for them. The event also serves as a refresher on membership benefits. Attend Chamber Connect + and 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…
In 1910, secretary of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Louis Cobolini championed the ambitious plan of a deepwater port for Brownsville. He insisted upon a major port and channel facility capable of handling ships from all over the world. Today, Cobolini’s vision has paid dividends as the port is now a major deepwater seaport along the U.S.-Mexico border. During the Port of Brownsville’s 85th anniversary reception Oct. 21, Brownsville Navigation…
Texas Southmost College, in collaboration with the Brownsville Police Department, recently hosted a multi-agency first responder coordination meeting to discuss emergency response in and around the college. TSC and Brownsville PD proposed to other local, state and federal agencies a three-phased approach for creating a coordination plan among agencies. “TSC’s unique location to the border and within the city of Brownsville means that multiple law enforcement agencies are within minutes…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and BBVA present a financial education Zoom workshop on credit scores and reports Nov. 11. In this workshop, participants will: Explore the importance of credit scores and reports Learn how to access information about your credit score and report Discuss strategies to build and improve your credit Identify how to protect your credit from incorrect claims and fraud This event is free and open to…
Whiskey is an acquired taste. That’s how Martin Cavazos puts it and he should know. He is one of the owners of the 1929 Whiskey Tavern in Brownsville. It is, Cavazos said, only one of two such establishments south of San Antonio that’s exclusive to whiskeys and its many varieties. The tavern is located across the street from Market Square, the historic center of Brownsville. The building whose bell tower…