The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, in partnership with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation and the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, is now accepting applications for the Startup Texas Accelerator Fall 2025 cohort. The accelerator helps early-stage startups refine their business models, access funding opportunities and build the connections necessary for growth in Brownsville. The program focuses on entrepreneurs in high-impact sectors such as cybersecurity, digital health, e-commerce, automation, environmental technology…
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Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, is now operating out of Valley Regional Medical Center, expanding screening and diagnostic breast imaging services to Brownsville and the lower Rio Grande Valley region. Patients in the Brownsville and lower Rio Grande Valley communities may now experience the latest in innovative technology, including the integration of AI software with 3D mammography for greater accuracy and earlier-stage cancer detection.…
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Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for an exhilarating, face-to-face networking event on Aug. 21 designed to connect you with accomplished professionals who share your drive and ambition – including opportunities to network with the City of Brownsville Commission. 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 our community. Seize the Opportunity: Make…
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At the Port of Brownsville, the Texas Shrimp Association has a reason to celebrate when both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico officially open for the shrimp season on July 15. After years of facing a flood of cheap, foreign shrimp imports, Texas shrimpers recently received support from state lawmakers. During the 89th legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 823 requiring food service suppliers, wholesalers and distributors…
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The Brownsville Community Corporation has launched a new Space Accelerator Program in collaboration with the Space Foundation to support local startups and businesses with ties to the growing space economy. Through a partnership with Cameron County, the eight-week accelerator will equip a cohort of 8-10 companies with the tools, mentorship and resources needed to scale their ventures. Participants will also learn how to apply for federal funding, like SBIR/STTR grants,…
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Valley Regional Medical Center has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. “Being recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in Healthcare is a powerful testament to how these organizations value their people,” said Dan Peres, president of Modern Healthcare. “In a time of constant change and challenge, this year’s winners have shown a deep commitment to creating environments where…
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Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for the Texas Talks: 89th Texas Legislative Update Luncheon on July 17. Elected representatives, business leaders and community members will discuss the latest developments from the Texas State Legislature. Gain valuable insights into the recently passed bills, pending legislation and the potential impact on our region’s business landscape. Key Highlights: Legislative Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest decisions and changes from the 89th Texas…
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The Port of Brownsville has received the 19th annual Rodolfo Garza Export Merit Award from COMCE Noreste, recognizing the port’s performance building strong export partnerships with Mexico. The award was presented recently during COMCE Noreste’s 64th Ordinary General Assembly at the Industrial Club in Monterrey, Mexico. Accepting the honor on behalf of the port were William Dietrich, port director and CEO, and Guillermo Rico, director of Business Development and Marketing.…
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Playing the long game in scaling up a business is a cumbersome process and often met with disinterest from would-be partners. Karina Saldivar’s Amor Y Pan in Brownsville was established as a successful health lifestyle market and bakery by 2024. Her business ambitions always extended outward beyond one location to getting her products on grocery store shelves. Getting to that goal via phone calls and introductory e-mails and receiving no…
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The Brownsville Navigation District has awarded 34 graduating high school seniors the 2025 Port of Brownsville Scholarship, recognizing academic excellence, community service and leadership. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship upon enrollment at a college, university or technical school. Students were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, community engagement, work experience and a personal essay. Recipients represent 17 public and private high schools within the navigation district.…
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