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Edinburg Chamber Accepting Christmas Parade Entries

Edinburg Night of Lights Parade

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edinburg are now accepting community entries for its Edinburg Night of Lights Parade. Individuals, schools, businesses and organizations may participate in the festivities with this year’s theme “A Storybook Christmas.” The parade of brightly decorated floats and a visit from Santa Claus rolls on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The parade route will be along North Closner Boulevard beginning at the…

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Pediatric Clinic Recognized For Community Service

Dr. Ashley Bose accepts the 2022 Outstanding Community Partner Award on behalf of Ashley Pediatrics Day and Night Clinic. (courtesy)

Dr. Sarajini Bose of Ashley Pediatrics Day and Night Clinic, was named the 2022 Outstanding Community Partner by the Office of the Governor. Dr. Ashley Bose, family medicine doctor at Ashley Pediatrics, accepted the award on behalf of the clinic recently at the Governor’s Small Business Series event on South Padre Island. Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, nominated Ashley Pediatrics and Bose for the award.…

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Edinburg Chamber Welcomes Board President Mario Lizcano

Mario Lizcano (photo Paco Leal Photography)

Mario Lizcano, administrator of Corporate Affairs at DHR Health, is the new president of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Lizcano’s term began on Oct. 1 with him succeeding Michael Williamson, current executive vice president of commercial lending at Texas National Bank. Lizcano’s service to the chamber includes being a Chamber Ambassador beginning in 2007 and serving on the board 2015. Lizcano currently serves on the Texas Commission…

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Edinburg Chamber Welcomes New Membership Director

Dulce Cortina

Dulce Cortina is the new director of membership for the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. She will work closely with chamber staff and the board of directors to expand and service more than 400 chamber members. Cortina demonstrates a strong commitment to leadership growth and training, having more than eight years of experience in management. “I am excited to be able to join the team and have a positive impact on…

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Edinburg Chamber Announces New Leadership Edinburg Class

Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV on Sept. 8 with a welcome luncheon sponsored by Lifestar EMS and Kids Kollege Learning Center. During the luncheon Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr., board members of the Edinburg Chamber and City Council Members addressed the class and stressed the importance of leadership development and volunteerism. Councilmen Jason De Leon also shared his experience in completing the Leadership Edinburg…

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Edinburg Chamber Accepting Man & Woman of the Year Nominations

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Man & Woman of the Year Award. The winners will receive recognition at the 90th annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 16. Each year, the Edinburg Chamber organizes a committee that appoints a man and a woman as the award winners. The selected individuals must excel in professional and civic commitment within the community of Edinburg. Nomination…

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State of Education Luncheon

Ronnie Larralde, Veronica Gonzales and Michael Williamson

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts its quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon on Aug. 9 with the topic “State of Our Education.” Attendees of the luncheon will learn about the advancements and challenges facing Edinburg’s educational institutions. Featured panelists include UTRGV President Guy Bailey, Edinburg CISD Superintendent Mario H. Salinas and State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa. Hinojosa, who is active on the Standing Committee for Education, will be on hand to…

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Edinburg Chamber Seeks Membership Director

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking candidates for the director of membership position. The membership director will prospect and locate qualified leads, sell new memberships and meet monthly sales goals. The position also requires processing of new member applications and ensuring new member engagement. Other responsibilities include developing interesting member programs, tracking member activity and regularly engaging with members to increase member retention. The membership director will also…

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Car & Truck Show Returns To Texas Cook’Em

Cars & Stripes

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Cars & Stripes car-truck show on July 2 as part of the Texas Cook’Em High Steaks in Edinburg festivities. The celebration takes place at the Ebony Hills Golf Course, 300 West Mark S Pena Drive, from noon to 4 p.m. Texas Cook’Em is one of South Texas’s biggest BBQ purses, awarding $25,000 to the winners. In 2021, Texas Cook’Em drew…

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Edinburg Chamber Recognized By UTRGV

UTRGV Dean of Graduate College Sandy Hansmann, Edinburg Chamber Executive Director Ronnie Larralde, Edinburg Chamber Director of Tourism & Marketing Nayeli Zenteno, and UTRGV Senior VP of Governmental and Community Relations Veronica Gonzales. (photo UTRGV)

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce was recently recognized by the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley’s Graduate College as the 2022 UTRGV Community Engagement Partner Award. The chamber’s nomination came from Sandy Hansmann, dean of UTRGV Graduate College, for its efforts to support graduate education. The university commended EDD Executive Director Ronnie Larralde for leading the effort to transform the RGV through student success, community engagement and sustainable development…

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