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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…

Car & Truck Show Returns To Texas Cook’Em

June 20, 2022

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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…

Edinburg Chamber Recognized By UTRGV

May 11, 2022

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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…

South Texas Builders Expo Coming To Edinburg

May 5, 2022

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Editor’s Note on May 19, 2022: The South Texas Builders Expo has been postponed to Aug. 20-21. The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and South Texas Builders Alliance will host their inaugural South Texas Builders Expo June 4-5 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event will host the region’s top exhibitors in home-building products, service solutions and up-to-date technology. This event comes in light of the city of Edinburg’s…

Texas Cook’Em Coming Fourth of July Weekend

April 26, 2022

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edinburg will host the 16th annual Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks on July 2 at Ebony Hills Golf Course. Headliner for the event is Aaron Watson with openers Red Not Chili Peppers, Draft, Explosion Tejana and more. Texas Cook’Em is one of the state’s biggest BBQ purse, awarding $25,000 to winners. Competitors will battle it out on the grill to cook the…

Fiesta Edinburg Now Accepting Vendor Applications

February 11, 2022

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for food and craft vendor booths for their Fiesta Edinburg Music Festival. The festival will run from Feb. 25 – 26 with the expectation of drawing thousands of spectators to H-E-B Park. Vendor booths are available for the following categories: Commercial exhibitor Food vendor Arts & craft vendor Non-profit All spaces will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.…

Edinburg Chamber Hosts Gingerbread Competition

December 16, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and CASA of Hidalgo County are currently hosting its inaugural Gingerbread CASA Competition. The organizations welcome citizens, the business community and professionals to participate in the event. All submissions must be turned in to the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Historic Depot at 602 W. University Drive by 4 p.m. Dec. 20. Winners of the competition will be announced and awarded on Dec. 21 at 3…

Help Edinburg Families In Need During Holidays

November 15, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee is requesting community donations for its annual Ambassador Day of Giving. For more than eight years, Ambassadors of the ECC have coordinated with Saint Vincent De Paul Center at St. Joseph Catholic Church to present Thanksgiving meals to families in need. This year the Ambassadors have set a goal to help 50 families in need of a warm meal. Community members who would like…

Ediburg Night of Lights Parade Accepting Entries

November 3, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg are now accepting participation applications for its annual Night of Lights Parade. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Edinburg Downtown District. Organizations, schools, marching groups, businesses and community groups must submit a Night of Lights Parade entry by Nov. 19. The city and chamber encourage all entries to participate in this year’s theme “Rocking Around The Christmas…

Edinburg Announces 2021 Man and Woman of the Year

October 13, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce recently announced the recipients of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 2021 Man and Woman of the Year, Outstanding Leadership Award, and Ambassador of the Year. The chamber will recognize these honorees at its Installation & Awards Banquet tomorrow, Oct. 14. The Man and Woman of the Year recognition has been a highly anticipated tradition in the Edinburg community for more than 20 years. This year’s…