Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce on May 2 for an exciting evening as 11 Harlingen CISD students pitch their innovative business ideas in front of a live audience. This event is free and open to the public, so come out and support the next generation of entrepreneurs in our community.
April is Second Chance Month, and Harlingen resident Miguel Martinez III knows all about second chances. Dec. 5, 2024 is a day he will never forget. Martinez was released from prison after serving three years for burglary of habitation and theft of a motor vehicle. According to cleanslataeinitiative.org, Second Chance Month is “a nationally recognized celebration of second chances, fresh starts and breaking barriers for people who have been impacted…
The open-air labs of the automotive technology program at Texas State Technical College feature lifts, computerized equipment, tools and students huddled around their instructors as they troubleshoot and diagnose scenarios. Rosendo Rodriguez is one of the auto tech instructors at the TSTC campus in Harlingen. On a recent sunny morning, he pointed out what the different groups of students were doing. One instructor was going over a large engine placed…
The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in large and small quantities — and is required by law to consider buying from small businesses. To expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the governmental marketplace, this April 11 session will provide you with an understanding of the requirements for government contracting and the know-how to obtain…
As a boy growing up in Harlingen, Pat Reilly was enchanted by the sights and sounds of the Confederate Air Force show featured annually at the city’s airport. Reilly’s home was located just a few miles away from the airport. Looking up to the skies, he could see the vintage World War II airplanes fly overhead during the CAF’s hey days at the Harlingen airport in the 1960s and 1970s.…
Get ready for an evening of inspiration, empowerment and connection at the second annual Women’s EmPOWERment Night on March 6. The evening includes women speakers sharing their powerful stories, experiences and journeys to success. Speakers include: Nathali Parker Weisman – Co-Owner and CEO of KLP Construction Supply Natasha A. del Barrio – CEO of Bert Ogden Auto Group Erin Elizabeth Gámez – Texas House of Representatives, District 38 Lucy Ann…
A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your plan as a roadmap for how to structure, run and grow your new business. It’s a way to think through the key elements of your business. Business plans can help you get funding or bring on new business partners. Investors want to feel confident they’ll see a return on their investment. “The…
The Greater Chamber of Harlingen hosts Kelly Cabrera, co-owner of KK’s Closet, as its guest speaker for Women Empowering Women on Feb. 6. Cabrera will share her journey as a local business owner, motivating attendees with her story. Lunch will be provided, but secure your spot by RSVPing with the chamber before Feb. 4 at 12 p.m. Registration is $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Due to limited space,…
Rebecca Rodriguez describes herself as being a florist – and a farmer. The latter is a distinction well-earned given Rodriguez grows many of the flowers she sells at her shop in Harlingen. Rodriguez tills the soil and grows an array of flowers at a family farm located between Harlingen and Santa Rosa. Her farm-grown flowers include marigolds, zinnias, cosmos and anemones. She refers to the farm-to-shop model as being “sustainably…
Discover Orangetheory Fitness and their innovative approach to health and wellness at the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Over Breakfast on Jan. 9. Learn how Orangetheory can help you achieve your goals and make 2025 your strongest year.