Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for 1 Million Cups on May 10 where VeggyDog and Devstar will present about their services. One Million Cups provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and the community to gather and connect, where you can work through business challenges and identify opportunities. This event is free and open to the public.
Link Up: Speed Networking on May 9 is geared towards McAllen Chamber members and gives attendees the opportunity to promote their business, develop new leads and create new professional contacts. Light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Special thanks go from the chamber to the event sponsor Lowy & Lacar. To reserve your spot, contact Sales Specialist Andrea de la Garza at 956-682-2871 or adelagarza@mcallenchamber.com.
The McAllen Independent School District is the home of the Regional Day School Program for The Deaf and has long played a key role in the education of hard-of-hearing students. The McAllen program got its start in 1979 as the Regional School for the Deaf. An Easter Seals donation came to the program in the form of an audiometric booth for conducting student audiological examinations. On March 24, McAllen’s regional…
Anna Gomez and Deborah Rios were the best of friends before deciding to become business partners. Friendship and business don’t always mix but this is a partnership that works. Gomez is a banker by profession and manages a branch bank in north McAllen. Rios is a teacher in Edinburg who co-owns a business with her husband. They had previously bandied about the idea of someday going into business together. For…
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 3 for a culinary experience exploring the unique diversity and myriad of flavors from the region. This is the Premier Food Festival of South Texas where guests can enjoy mouth-watering signature bites from over 20 staple restaurants unique to the region. Individual tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online (service fees will apply). Attendees can enjoy signature bites from all…
Nearly 200 workforce leaders and educators from across the state recently gathered for South Texas College’s second annual Workforce Summit. The event provided attendees an understanding of how STC is impacting the region and its workforce while also serving as a chance to engage the community and seek input on current workforce needs. “The future of tomorrow is here today,” said STC President Ricardo J. Solis. “We are the college…
Standout students enrolled in Career and Technical programs at South Texas College have received a significant financial boost through the annual John G. and Maria Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation grant. Fifteen students have each been awarded $1,000 in scholarships, which for the last 13 years have helped to cover the cost of courses as well as the purchase of tools and equipment. To qualify, students are required to submit impactful…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts its Speaker Series featuring Robert Garza on April 27. Garza will give a general understanding of business financial planning, from executive benefits, contingency planning and more. This event is free for chamber members, $15 for non-members. To RSVP, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa at 956-682-2871 or mhinojosa@mcallenchamber.com.
Join the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for The Future of Small Business Luncheon on April 24. Special guests are Texas Association of Business President/CEO Glenn Hamer and Chairman Massey Villarreal. The TAB Is the Texas State Chamber, representing companies of every size and Industry. TAB’s purpose Is to champion the best business climate In the world, unleashing the power of free enterprise to enhance lives for generations. Tickets…
For the past 10 months, the City of McAllen has been developing an updated comprehensive plan, by hosting community meetings and online surveys and asking for input from residents, businesses, community stakeholders and others. The draft plan is now final and the community is once again invited to give feedback on what is being proposed for McAllen’s future growth and development for the next 20 to 30 years. Areas up…