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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Man & Woman of the Year awards. The winners will be recognized at the chambers Installation and Awards Banquet on Oct. 14. Each year the Edinburg Chamber organizes a committee by a community-driven selection process that appoints a man and a woman as the award winners. The winning individuals must excel in professional and civic commitment within the…

Leadership Edinburg Graduates Class XXXII

August 7, 2021

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The Leadership Edinburg Class XXXII recently celebrated its graduation at the historical Southern Pacific Depot. This past year, LE hosted its courses virtually. “This class was definitely different from our traditional LE courses.” said Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the Edinburg Chamber. “This just shows how committed our LE Class is to making a difference in our community. They maintained their goals and completed their project despite the distractions of…

Edinburg Chamber Hosts Evening Outdoor Market

August 5, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber is shifting gears by transitioning its outdoor market to a late afternoon/early evening event. The Sunset Member Market takes place Aug. 19 from 3-7 p.m. at the Historic Edinburg Chamber Depot, 602 W. University Drive. The free event will allow attendees to discover new products and services from different members of the Edinburg Chamber. Vendors will have products such as food, coffee, clothing, jewelry, home decor and…

Leadership Edinburg Accepting Applications

July 22, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIII. The program has availability for 20 participants. This leadership program connects business professionals with other community leaders from throughout the city and region. LE ensures highly motivated leaders and managers deepen their leadership skills. Ultimately, graduates contribute to the growth and improvement of the business they represent. “Our program is highly effective and is a perfect…

Museum of South Texas History Celebrates 50th

June 26, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Museum of South Texas History celebrated the museum’s 50th anniversary June 16 with a mixer. Adding to the festivities is the fact the museum is also the chamber’s June Member of the Month. The mixer began with a welcome by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronnie Larralde and City of Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina. Following was an exclusive tour of the…

Edinburg Chamber Hosts July 4th Car Show

June 24, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce host a custom car-truck and hot rod show during its Texas Cook’Em High Steaks July 4. The free family-friendly event takes place at the Ebony Hills Golf Course from noon to 4 p.m. The car show is just one of many activities during the Fourth of July event. Other activities include vendors, live music, a children’s fun area and barbeque. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.…

Local Chambers Plan Joint Mixer June 3

June 2, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host the RGV Hispanic Chamber during a joint member mixer June 3. The event takes place at Walk-On’s Bistro in Edinburg from 5-7 p.m. Attendees will have an exclusive chance to network and socialize with Edinburg and RGV Hispanic chamber members. “One of the many roles of a chamber of commerce is to strengthen our relationships and connections, not just in our city, but…

Texas Cook’Em Event Returns July 4

May 13, 2021

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Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks makes its return July 4 in Edinburg, complete with vendors, live music, a children’s fun area and its state championship barbecue event. In 2019, Texas Cook’ Em drew 120 cooking teams from across the state with more than 3,000 citizens in attendance. Texas Cook’Em is one of Texas’s biggest BBQ purse, awarding $16,000 to the winners. Competitors will battle it out on the grill to…

Business of the Month Nominations Go Public

April 30, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now taking nominations for its June Business of the Month from the community. The Edinburg Chamber invites the public to thank a business for their contributions to the area and service by participating in the nominations. The business must be a current member of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. The selected business will be announced during an upcoming Business of the Month Mixer. They…

Edinburg Chamber Hosts Member Orientation

April 27, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce invites the community to an interactive orientation on how to get the most value of a chamber membership. The event takes place in a choice of two sessions April 29 at the chamber office. The sessions are at 8:30-10 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m. at 602 W. University Drive. The orientation will provide new members and prospective members a brief introduction on the Edinburg…