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Buenas Tardes Luncheon – Community Leader Spotlight

Julian Alvarez, Buenas Tardes

Join the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 15 for another ‘Buenas Tardes Luncheon’ to hear insights from Industry Training and Economic Development experts at the Mission EDC, South Texas College and local businesses. Leading the conversation is Senior VP & Director of Business Development at Lone Star National Bank and former Texas Workforce Commissioner Julian Alvarez. For more information, contact the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce via phone…

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RGV Ranks High Among Tourist Spots

Winter Texans enjoy the weekly hamburger lunch day on a recent Wednesday at Chimney Park RV Resort in Mission.

It’s the sort of 70s-degree January day that draws Winter Texans to the Rio Grande Valley as Cathy Sutton stands on a riverside pavilion at one of the two RV parks she manages in Mission. It’s the weekly hamburger lunch day at the Chimney Park RV Resort, a Wednesday treat that features live music played by Winter Texans from area parks. Sutton calls it “coming up with ideas on what…

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VIDA Aids Student & Ultimately Local Community

Eleazar Olivarez

Eleazar Olivarez first heard about the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement when he was still in high school in Mission. At the time, his mom was enrolled as a nursing student. She heard about VIDA and told her son about it. Nearly 30 years ago, Valley Interfaith joined forces with a group of Valley business leaders who recognized the critical need to serve underserved residents of the region. They…

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SBDC Smart Start

Do you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? Make plans to attend SBDC Smart Start on Jan. 24 in Mission. This session will provide information and steps necessary for a smart start, plus get attendees ready for one-to-one, business advisement session for ongoing assistance. Register online.

Mission Looks Ahead To Bridge Improvements 

Valley Grande Institute ownership and the Mission EDC celebrate the grand opening of the Weslaco-based health careers school's new operations at the CEED in Mission. (Courtesy)

The City of Mission comes into a new year with expectations of having commercial trucks crossing a nearby international bridge by the end of 2024. The Anzalduas International Bridge is located just south of Mission. It is going through a revamping as the necessary facilities are constructed that will allow for the inspection and processing of commercial truck traffic. When completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, the city’s economic…

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Two Hotels Coming to Mission Event Center Grounds

A leading developer in the hospitality industry will invest nearly $25 million to construct two hotels next to the Mission Event Center. The new additions can draw tourism, spur economic development and will significantly increase the city’s lodging.   Nitin Kasan, the operations manager for Ocean Gate Hospitality, announced the developments on Dec. 13 during a groundbreaking ceremony alongside the Mission Economic Development  Corporation, the City of Mission and the Greater…

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Hidalgo County Enacts 60-Day DWI No Refusal 

No Refusal

While the holiday season is usually the happiest time of year, it also brings with it an increase in DWIs. To help combat this, law enforcement entities throughout Hidalgo County have united to participate in No Refusal throughout the holiday season. The No Refusal period began on Nov. 1 and will continue through Dec. 31.  No Refusal means that Hidalgo County law enforcement agencies may go to extra lengths to ensure…

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Mission ECD Funds $1.5M in Scholarships

South Texas College Education major Betzy Garza was among a record number of recipients for Mission Economic Development Authority’s annual scholarship. (Courtesy)

The Mission Economic Development Corporation has awarded nearly $1.5 million in financial aid to 872 students from the City of Mission through a scholarship fund it established with South Texas College 10 years ago. This year alone, a record-breaking number of students applied for the Mission Economic Development Authority Scholarship Fund. Of the more than 300 applicants, nearly 64 percent received aid. “We have been able to invest in our…

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The Phantom of the Gala 2023

Phantom of the Gala 2023

The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s “Phantom of the Gala” on Oct. 20 is a formal black-tie-optional masquerade ball featuring a live performance, welcome reception with cocktails, live music and the awarding of Businessman & Business Woman of the Year, as well as the coveted “Golden Eagle Award.” The evening also includes a three-course meal, crafted cocktails, live entertainment and photo opportunities. The gala will also feature a live and…

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New Shopping Center Coming to Sharyland

Domain Development has announced its latest venture in Sharyland, Shary Town Plaza. The shopping center spans over 24,000 square feet, housed within two buildings. Situated across the street from La Fogata and the Mission Event Center, Domain Development considers this high-traffic area “the perfect place” to plant its next commercial development. This specific location is shadow-anchored by various high-traffic retailers such as HEB, Ross, Target, Home Depot and other highly…

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