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UTRGV Creates Local Economic Partnerships

A workforce and economic development satellite office opens in Harlingen at its EDC space. (Courtesy)

With a mission to advance regional economic, workforce and business development, UTRGV’s Office of Workforce and Economic Development is expanding its network and reach to cities across the Rio Grande Valley through satellite offices. UTRGV opened its third office in the City of Mission on May 12, which will be housed in the Center for Education and Economic Development at 801 Bryan Road.  “Establishing these hubs in our partner cities…

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State of Education Luncheon

Ronnie Larralde, Veronica Gonzales and Michael Williamson

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts its quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon on Aug. 9 with the topic “State of Our Education.” Attendees of the luncheon will learn about the advancements and challenges facing Edinburg’s educational institutions. Featured panelists include UTRGV President Guy Bailey, Edinburg CISD Superintendent Mario H. Salinas and State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa. Hinojosa, who is active on the Standing Committee for Education, will be on hand to…

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UTRGV Ranks Nationally In Student Economic Mobility

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UTRGV was recently ranked fourth nationally among the Top 10 schools that offer the most economic mobility for their students. Third Way, a national nonprofit think tank, announced the ranking in a recent report, “Out With the Old, In With the New: Rating Higher Ed by Economic Mobility.” Third Way developed the economic mobility ranking by examining which schools enroll the highest proportion of students from low and moderate backgrounds…

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Edinburg Chamber Announces Board

Veronica Gonzales

Veronica Gonzales now heads up the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce as president of the board for 2020-2021. Gonzales is the vice president for Governmental and Community Relations at the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley. “As the incoming President of the Board, I look forward to continuing my work with the chamber to advance commerce and quality of life to Edinburg,” said Gonzales. Gonzales first joined the board in…

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RGV Prepares for Job Influx

Companies investing in the Rio Grande Valley anticipate high demand for workers that may exceed 9,000 jobs. The news comes from seven large employers attending a Workforce Summit recently held at the Port of Brownsville. Three proposed liquefied natural gas plants will drive initial demand. The companies should receive their Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permits and commence construction within the next three years. During the construction phase these companies estimate…

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