Tag Archives: Women’s History Month

SBA Hosts Inaugural Women’s Business Summit

March 17, 2022

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold its inaugural Women’s Business Summit on March 29-30. The summit will consist of virtual panels, “Ask an Expert” workshops, and fireside chats to help women-owned small businesses build, scale and grow. Panels and discussion topics include: Innovation and Investment Building an Equitable Recovery Framework for Women Entrepreneurs From Essential Worker to Essential Entrepreneur: CARE Economy Entrepreneurship Opportunities The…

TSC Celebrates Women in STEM

March 10, 2022

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In honor of Women’s History Month, Texas Southmost College recently celebrated women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with “STEM is your Superpower,” a series of community events for all ages. “We want to encourage everyone to pursue STEM careers, but more so young girls and women because opportunities are increasing and they’re in demand,” said TSC Mathematics Instructor Roxana Jimenez. “STEM careers have a stigma, that they’re only for…

The Road to Women’s Suffrage

March 5, 2020

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This month, South Texas College celebrates Women’s History Month. It is marking 100 years since women nationwide were able to achieve the right to vote after years of effort. A lecture by Sarah Bell takes place March 9 in the Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room as part of the celebration. Bell give a talk to commemorate the centennial of the women’s suffrage amendment being adopted nationwide. Bell serves as the…

Modern-Day Pioneers – a Celebration

March 1, 2020

Josie Maureen Barrera

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With March being Women’s History Month, we celebrate the brave, bold and fearless women who are influencing the Rio Grande Valley. The RGV is home to so many individuals who have dreams and aspirations to create something to call their own. In this feature, VBR picks the minds of the women pioneering what entrepreneurship looks like in the modern era – from mindset to the key to success. The Brave…

McAllen Honors Women Trailblazers

March 1, 2020

Ricardo D. Cavazos, VBR content editor

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The City of McAllen is adding to its Women’s History Month celebrations with a recognition of trailblazing women in the community. The focus in previous years was honoring women working in McAllen city government. This year, recognition expands to include female community leaders and their contributions. The women receiving honors this month are: Paula Gonzalez, athletic director, McAllen Independent School District. Alma Johnson, region bank president for Wells Fargo Bank/South…