The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Edinburg, will host the 2026 State of the 956 Legislative Luncheon on Jan. 21. The annual State of the 956 luncheon brings together regional leaders, policymakers, business owners and community stakeholders to discuss public affairs and issues affecting the Rio Grande Valley. Attendees will hear from elected officials representing the region on legislative priorities, economic development initiatives and…
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Join the Edinburg Chamber on Nov. 1 for a special evening as they honor Ruben James De Jesus, immediate past president, and welcome Nick Cantu as the new president of the board. This memorable event will celebrate a year of achievements and recognize outstanding community leaders. Enjoy an evening of elegance and excitement with this year’s theme: Roaring 20’s. Contact the Edinburg Chamber for tickets or more information.
The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host Ramiro A. Cavazos, president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as its keynote speaker for the second annual “Manual for Success” men’s conference and expo on Nov. 5 at the Memorial Event Center in Edinburg. Cavazos leads the nation’s largest business advocacy organization for Hispanic communities, bringing decades of experience in business development, leadership and community…
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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce partners with The Code(SM) Group to present Real Talk: Marketing in Healthcare on Oct. 24. The seminar, focusing on healthcare and marketing professionals, includes a panel discussion on today’s healthcare marketing landscape. Learn what’s working, what’s changing, and how organizations are driving patient acquisition in real time. Featured Panelists: Tom Castañeda – South Texas Health System – Edinburg Priscilla Gabrielle Duran – Mission Regional Medical…
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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has named Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. and Veronica Gonzales as the recipients of the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year Awards. Both honorees will be recognized at the chamber’s Centennial Installation and Awards Banquet on Nov. 1. Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. has served the City of Edinburg for more than two decades.…
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The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual “Manual for Success” Men’s Conference and Expo on Nov. 5. The one-day professional development experience is designed to equip men with the tools to thrive personally and professionally. “Investing in yourself — both personally and professionally — is one of the smartest moves a man can make,” said Armando Villarreal, director of membership and events. “Our Men’s…
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The clock was ticking down over the summer to an Aug. 30 kickoff on the sports websites of the nascent UTRGV Vaqueros football program. A “T-minus” ticker was going until a Saturday evening kickoff under the summer lights of a converted soccer stadium in Edinburg. It was the UTRGV Vaqueros versus the Sul Ross State Lobos in the first ever college football game in Rio Grande Valley history. It was…
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Glenn Hamer speaks on timely developments affecting Texas businesses, including insights on President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the state’s most trusted business voices. Register online.
To kick off the Leadership Edinburg application period, join the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce for a Leadership Edinburg Recruitment Mixer on July 31 at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. This is a great opportunity to meet past alumni, connect with community leaders, and learn how the program can help you grow both personally and professionally. Register online.
The torrential March 2025 rains that soaked the Rio Grande Valley provided local residents with a perspective of what could await them as this year’s hurricane season began on June 1. “Those heavy March rains were a wakeup call,” Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza said. “It was a powerful reminder that we can’t afford to be complacent.” Garza made those remarks during a recent Hurricane Preparedness Joint Regional Conference that was…
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