The Rotary Clubs of Harlingen and San Benito host their 27th Shrimp Fest and Fundraiser on Feb. 11. The evening features gulf shrimp, a silent auction, beer garden, raffles and live music by the “Band”itos. Drive-thru will be available for pick-up. Tickets can be purchased online, at the door or from your favorite Rotarian. Net proceeds from this fundraiser will be distributed among different scholarships, charities and for the betterment…
“The Importance of a Business Plan” with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center on Feb. 10 provides information on the power of business planning and why it’s important to prepare a business plan. A sound business plan will: Define and focus on your business objective Be an essential part of the loan application process Be used to obtain advice from experts Uncover omissions and/or weaknesses in the business idea and…
The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Rolando Vela, assistant manager for Cameron County Drainage District #5, as keynote speaker for Business Over Breakfast on Feb. 9. This free event includes complimentary breakfast and networking.
Harlingen EDC’s Interim Manager and CEO Beverly Ticer Loftus joins the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce as its keynote speaker for Women Empowering Women on Feb. 2. Participants will have lunch while listening to Loftus share her powerful story of inspiration, unity and strength. Seating is limited, RSVPs are required. Admission is $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Call the chamber or email aalvarez@harlingen.com to reserved a spot.
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation has launched Revitalize Harlingen, a 50/50 matching grant program to enhance business storefronts, encourage job retention and stimulate economic activity. “The main goal of Revitalize Harlingen is to rejuvenate targeted areas in the city that need revitalizing,” said Beverly Loftus, interim CEO of the Harlingen EDC. “The benefits from the grant funds will encourage reinvestment by small businesses to attract more customers and increase revenues.”…
“How to Really Start Your Own Business” on Jan. 13 is the first workshop in a series of 12 from SBA specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 12-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal, state and local business resources. Did you recently start a business or planning to start one? While starting a business is an exciting venture, it can…
The way Jesus Mendiola sees it, “you’ve got to move or you’ll go down.” It’s a befitting viewpoint for the owner of two Trek Bicycle stores in the Rio Grande Valley. Mendiola recently opened a store in Harlingen to go with his existing shop in Mission. He opened the latter business in 2007. A visit to the Trek Harlingen showroom features dozens of bicycles of differing styles, colors and prices.…
Jesus Pena and his big sisters Carmina and Sonia knew the sights and sounds of the downtown Harlingen of their growing up years. They grew up on Monroe Street, within walking distance of downtown, as well as their schools, churches and stores. Jesus recalled a neighborhood barber shop on Van Buren Street where his father took him as a child. It’s just down the street from the former barber shop…
Valley International Airport is now offering a new Delta Air Lines non-stop route to Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport. The seasonal flight will begin service on Feb. 17 and run through May 8. “We would like to take this opportunity to welcome back a long time airline partner to Valley International Airport,” said Valley International Airport’s Aviation Director Marv Esterly. “We are very excited by Delta’s decision to service…
Dec. 17 is National Wreaths Across America Day, a national event to remember, honor and teach about our nation’s veterans with the laying of wreaths at more than 3,400 cemeteries throughout the United States. This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will lay wreaths throughout the Valley. Wreath sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are still available. Participating groups/locations are Old City Cemetery in Brownsville, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in…