Texas State Bankshares Inc., the registered bank holding company for Texas Regional Bank headquartered in Harlingen, announced this week it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas-based investment banking group Estrada Hinojosa & Company Inc. pending receipt of all required regulatory and shareholder approvals. TRB’s acquisition of Estrada Hinojosa will add a team of 48 individuals and offices in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Edinburg, Miami, Chicago and New…
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The Harlingen Chamber hosts Edward Jones financial advisor Alex Ambriz on Aug. 17 during its Small Business Training: Financial Management. Ambriz will share essential strategies and tools to manage your finances for you. This event is free. Contact the chamber or email aalvarez@harlingen.com for more information.
A view across the social media presence of the Rio Grande Valley Arts Studio reaffirms its founder’s assertion of having everything “all under one roof.” There’s a “beach dance camp” to go with galleries of colors featuring the artwork of children. There are photos of teenage girls immersed in a sewing workshop in preparing for a fashion show. Little ballerinas in another image are in poses they just took during…
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Texas State Technical College’s Dental Hygiene program is training students to meet the need for workers in Texas. According to a recent American Dental Association report, the dental sector is facing a serious workforce shortage. Vacant positions in dental assisting and dental hygiene have reduced dental practice capacity by an estimated 10 percent nationally. Raquel Rico, TSTC’s Dental Hygiene program director in Harlingen, said the primary focus of the program’s education is about hands-on training.…
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The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its Business Over Breakfast on Aug. 10 with Oh My Wash Services. This free event includes complimentary breakfast and networking with local business communities. Contact the chamber of email aalvarez@harlingen.com for more information.
The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Brianna Vela-Garcia, director of Media and Public Relations, as keynote speaker for Women Empowering Women on Aug. 3. During lunch, listen to Vela-Garcia share her story of inspiration, unity and strength. Attendees must RSVP in advance. Registration is $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Call 956-423-5440 or email aalvarez@harlingen.com to claim your spot.
The annual Senior Summit heads to Cameron County on Aug. 3 for seniors ages 60 and up. The free event includes: Education seminars for health, medicare, medicaid, fraud and abuse Wellness Exams for face, ears, eyes, nose, throat, heart and lungs Health screenings for glucose, blood pressure, eye, feet, veins, dental and bone density Activities like Zumba, gold massages, nail polishing and dancing Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce on July 27 to learn how non-profits can help you and learn how you can get involved in the community. This event is free to attend. Call 956-423-5440, or email aalvarez@harlingen.com for more information.
The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Francisco Castellanos for its free small business training seminar on July 27. Castellanos will share how attendees can manage excellent customer service and hospitality.
SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office hosts “OSHA Safety & Health For Texas Employers” on July 21 about OSHA obligations, reporting and more. Using a no-cost consultation service largely funded by OSHA, employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their safety and health programs, and even qualify for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections. Primarily targeted for smaller businesses, this safety and health consultation…
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