The McAllen Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of McAllen and Visit McAllen, is currently hosting the McAllen Shop Hop, a celebration of the city’s vibrant and diverse shopping scene. With this initiative, shoppers can discover featured stores and participate in a scavenger hunt with the chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree. The tour officially kicked off on in April and runs through Father’s Day in June,…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 2 will host a special event honoring women who have played prominent roles in business and in their communities. The event is titled Legendary McAllen Woman: Celebration of Women in Business. A luncheon will take place at the McAllen Convention Center in conjunction with the celebration. It will be the fifth such event the chamber has hosted. “The Legendary McAllen Woman initiative celebrates…
The McAllen school district in 2001 became the first school district in the Rio Grande Valley to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The city’s business community and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce played a pivotal role in the process. They recognized it as a way to attract businesses and families to the region. The district’s IB students have a home campus where they participate in UIL activities. In 2021,…
The Clark Family has rolled out a new brand identity, unifying its Honda and Chevrolet dealerships under one cohesive vision. According to a release, the rebrand “reflects the Clark’s long standing commitment to their customers, their deep-rooted presence in the Rio Grande Valley, and focus on delivering an excellent automotive experience.” “Since 1933, the Clark Family has been known for its exceptional service and dedication to our customers. This rebrand…
Elizabeth Suarez’s deep years of experience in city government and community affairs made her the ideal and perhaps only candidate for a newly formed leadership position in the city of McAllen. In mid-January, Suarez became the president and chief executive officer of the McAllen Economic Development Corporation. It’s the same title she was holding in leading the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. To put two vital legacy organizations under one leader…
The Spirit of McAllen shone brightly during McAllen Day at the Camino Real Polanco in Mexico City on Feb. 29. The city’s delegation included 150 travel agents who arrived at a breakfast coordinated by three leading city officials. They are Daniella Plata, the director of international relations for the City of McAllen, Jeremy Santoscoy, McAllen International Airport’s director of aviation and the McAllen Convention and Visitors Bureau led by Leigh…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Legendary McAllen Women’s Luncheon March 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom. The chamber invites the community to join them as they honor eight trailblazing women. “The McAllen Chamber is thrilled to organize this special event dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women whose leadership has left an enduring impact on our community,” said McAllen…
Holidays in the Rio Grande Valley involve a lot more than your average Christmas tree, a lighted menorah, wrapping and unwrapping gifts, and eating too much turkey. The Valley is in Texas, where everything is big, including holiday events in McAllen. The city will host everything from parades to shopping events and holiday music from an orchestra and a wind ensemble to “The Nutcracker.” Dream Land Then there’s the South…
“I will tell you; she was one of those stars that I saw immediately,” McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez told a packed room at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 12 about Liz Suarez, the chamber’s new president and CEO. Rodriguez and Suarez worked together in city administration for just over 19 years. Suarez served as the director of the city’s transit department before transferring to McAllen International Airport,…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce board recently voted unanimously to name Elizabeth Suarez the new president and CEO of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. “Elizabeth’s extensive experience, her effective leadership, and her deep roots in the community, make her an ideal candidate to lead our organization,” said Stephan Wingert, chairman of the board for the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to welcome Elizabeth to the Chamber of Commerce.…