Brownsville ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. René Gutiérrez is now representing Region One on the Executive Committee for the 2021–2023 term. Region One is part of a state-wide system of 20 regional education service centers assisting school districts across the state. “I am very honored and humbled to have been elected to the Executive Committee of Region One in South Texas,” said Gutiérrez. “I look forward to working with my…
Tune up your wing-shooting skills before Whitewing-Dove Season at the North Brownsville Rotary Club’s ninth annual Whitewing Tune Up Shoot on Aug. 21. Proceeds go towards funding scholarships for area college-bound students. More than $250,000 has been awarded since 1985. Trophies awarded for first-, second- and third-place teams, and first-, second- and third-place individuals in men’s, women’s and youth divisions, plus Modified Lewis Class A, B, C and D winners. No experience is necessary as knowledgeable…
Daniel Zuñiga has been the Construction Technology instructor at Texas Southmost College since 2013. This fall, along with TSC leadership and administration, he will help introduce the program’s first associate’s degree track. The Harlingen native’s journey in construction began in middle school when he took his first wood shop class. The interest continued into high school as a building trades student. He eventually decided it was the career he should…
As part of the Federal Contracting Series, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center for the Federal HUBZone Certification Program + Texas HUB Program Certification webinar July 14. The federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. To help provide a level playing field…
As part of the Federal Contracting Series, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Women-Owned Small Business Program online workshop July 7. The federal government’s goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. At this workshop, attendees will learn about the Woman-Owned Small Business and the Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosts the return of the Freedom Celebration Mixer Presented by Texas Regional Bank July 1 at 5 p.m. Join the chamber for live music, food, snacks and drinks. Network with colleagues and friends. Members of the chamber can register for $20 and nonmembers may register for $25 per person. Register online.
Texas Southmost College is the recipient of $100,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission to host a summer youth camp, STEM Superheroes. The free, virtual three-track camp is for Valley students in grades 9-12 and will begin this month. “The purpose of these camps is to promote high-skill, high-demand jobs in STEM fields,” said TSC Dean of STEM and Career Technology Education Murad Abusalim. “Each student will have the chance to…
The City of Brownsville and the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation are teaming up to host what it is the largest in-person career expo in the Rio Grande Valley. Careers And Coffee takes place on June 28 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Brownsville Events Center. There will be no entry fee. At a June 10 press conference, GBIC and city officials, along with employers present, said more than…
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in “The Effects of the Real Estate Market on Brownsville” June 17 at Don Chucho Tacos y Tequilas. Guest speakers include: David Ramirez, chief executive officer, Brownsville/SPI Board of Realtors Nick Mitchell-Bennett, executive director, cdcb | Come Dream. Come Build. Bruno Zavaleta, broker and owner, Zavaleta Realty, LLC Moderator for the event is Benjamin Pena, partner at Burton McCumber &…
Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business during a pandemic has taught Karina Saldivar some valuable lessons while deepening her appreciation for local support of small businesses. The latter has been vital for the success of her business, Amor y Pan. The bakery and store promotes healthy living with products that appeal to fans of keto, vegan and paleo lifestyles. A look inside her stylish shop just off Expressway 77/83…