Nick Cantu makes his way up the back stairs of the old Citrus Theater. If walls could only talk, the stories the eight-decades-old movie house could tell. In an upstairs hallway, Cantu points to a room where he said the original owner of the Citrus, a doctor, practiced medicine in World War II-era Edinburg. For decades, the Citrus played the role of the hometown single-screen theater. The multi-screen movie plexes…
Estella G. Lopez and Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa are the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce‘s 2022 Man and Woman of the Year. The chamber will honor both of them at its annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 16 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and also includes recognition of Mario Lizcano as incoming chairman and Michael J. Williamson as outgoing chairman for the…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its inaugural RGV Chamber of Commerce Alliance Breakfast on Oct. 17. The private event hosted over 12 local chambers from throughout the Rio Grande Valley at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed Oct. 17-21 as Texas Chamber of Commerce Week. The Edinburg Chamber led the efforts regionally by bringing together area chambers by recognizing their efforts in advancing…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Meet the new UTRGV coaches, learn about UTRGV affiliate programs and promote your business. The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and UTRGV Athletics programs host a collaborative “Vaqueros Mean Business” networking mixer on Sept. 22 at the Wingbarn – McColl. During the mixer, business professionals will have the opportunity to network and learn about different business opportunities the UTRGV affiliation program has to offer. Those planning to attend must RSVP to…
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…
The Latina Leadership Conference on Sept. 16 in Edinburg is for all women who are looking to grow within themselves and to become leaders in their respective business communities. Seminars include “How to Navigate the Work Place,” “Building an Brand Image,” “Social Media Tips,” Life/Work Balance” and more. Further information and registration is available online.