Introducing the “Let’s Talk Business Series,” a 12-part program connecting entrepreneurs with federal, state and local small business resources. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or want to grow your business, this series presents essential business topics, provides a forum for networking, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment. Participants may attend one, two, six or all sessions. Session 2 – Credits, Deductions and Taxes for Your Business Business owners…
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Introducing the “Let’s Talk Business Series,” a 12-part program connecting entrepreneurs with federal, state and local small business resources. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or want to grow your business, this series presents essential business topics, provides a forum for networking, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment. Participants may attend one, two, six or all sessions. Session 1 – Business Startup Basics There is not a one-size-fits-all approach…
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VA will be hosting free food drive-thrus for veterans and their families Dec. 19 in Harlingen and Jan. 16 in McAllen. The drives are part of VA’s work to eliminate food insecurity among veterans and their families. The Harlingen drive will take place from 9-11 a.m. (or while supplies last) at Harlingen VA Health Care Center, 2601 Veterans Drive. The McAllen VA Clinic at 901 East Hackberry Avenue will host the…
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Join the Greater Chamber of Harlingen for the State of the State Luncheon on Dec. 18 at the Harlingen Convention Center. The luncheon is a unique opportunity to gain insights from the state’s leadership on legislative priorities, economic developments and the future of the region. This event is also a chance to connect with local leaders, business professionals and community members. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in discussions that…
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Veterans and community members are encouraged to “Roll Up Your Sleeve” and give the gift of life during VA blood drives Dec. 13 and Jan. 14 in McAllen and Harlingen, respectively. The Dec. 13 drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic at 901 East Hackberry Ave. Jan 14’s drive is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic, 2106 Treasure…
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The white sign along Business 77 on the Harlingen/San Benito line has seen its better days. It leans over a bit with wear that has not worn well. It reads “VFW Post 2410” with an arrow pointing north to where the lodge sits on Whalen Road. It is there where post Commander Trey Villela walks among boxes of toy donations for distribution throughout Cameron County. The boxes of Legos, Star…
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Susan Valverde’s background was in business and going to trade shows to attract jobs to McAllen. Working in business development, Valverde was on the staff of the McAllen Economic Development Corporation. It was a six-year stint that ran from 1997 to 2002. She began to understand that bringing in jobs to her community was dependent on having a better trained and educated workforce. That fact became even more apparent in…
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Join the Greater Chamber of Harlingen for the State of the County Luncheon on Nov. 13 at the Harlingen Convention Center. This is your chance to hear from the county’s leadership as they discuss key initiatives, recent developments and the future of Cameron County. Speakers include: Cameron County Judge, Eddie Treviño Jr. Cameron County Commissioner Pct. 1, Sofia Benavides Cameron County Commissioner Pct. 2, Joey Lopez Cameron County Commissioner Pct.…
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El Paso native Michelle Franco-Mar fell in love in the aughts and moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 2009. “I married a Valley boy,” Franco-Mar said of her husband, Greg, who is from Brownsville. Once here, the former newspaper graphic artist sized up her job possibilities, and wondered, “What can I do here?” Her new husband, an accountant, advised Michelle to do something she liked and to think about…
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Carlos Reyes opens an empty electrical box in one of the labs of the mechatronics technology program at Texas State Technical College. The box represents something of a starting point for students in the program. As the program progresses, students will be tasked with filling those empty boxes with the circuits, sensors and other components to make it a fully functional electrical unit. “We build them up from scratch,” said…
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