SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office
Events at this venue
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The Importance of a Business Plan – Let’s Talk Business Series 2024
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United States"The Importance of a Business Plan," presented by UTRGV Small Business Development Center on Feb. 9, provides information on the power of business planning and why it’s important to prepare a business plan. A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your business plan as a roadmap for how to structure, run and grow your new business. It’s a way to think…
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Credits, Deductions and Taxes for your Business – Let’s Talk Business Series
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesWhile starting a business is an exciting venture, it can be overwhelming and daunting to navigate without proper planning, understanding and execution. Understanding your tax obligation is one key to business success. Knowing how to avoid tax mistakes is imperative to your business. "Credits, Deductions and Taxes for your Business" on Jan. 26, presented by U.S. Internal Revenue Service, will help participants understand credits, taxes and deductions for their business. Session…
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Friday Informational Session – SBA Assistance to Small Business
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesThinking about starting a small business, but have no idea where to start? Wondering if small business ownership is for you? Starting a business is an exciting proposition but it’s also an incredibly challenging undertaking. Are you an existing business and is your business needing to grow? Are you needing working capital to expand? Have you considered business certifications or government contracting? Join the SBA on Jan. 19 for "SBA…
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How to Really Start Your Own Business – Let’s Talk Business Series
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesSCORE RGV kicks off the “Let's Talk Business Series” on Jan. 12 with "How to Really Start Your Own Business," a session developed to help participants better understand small business ownership. While starting a business is an exciting venture, it can be intimidating and overwhelming without proper planning, knowledge and execution. If you’re considering starting a small business, this session will help you understand the process of getting started the…
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EmpowHer Series: SBA Funding Options for Women Entrepreneurs
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesLadies, are you looking to start a business, or expand your current business but need funding? The Small Business Administration works with approved lenders and community development organizations to offer SBA-guaranteed loans to help your businesses start, grow, expand and recover. The SBA helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they…
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SBA 70th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & District Office Open House
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesSBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on July 31, commemorating the agency's 70th anniversary. This special event marks the beginning of SBA's anniversary month, recognizing its steadfast commitment to small business development and economic growth. Following the ribbon cutting, local business owners, chambers, entrepreneurs, government officials, resource partners and community members will have the opportunity to explore the district…
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OSHA Safety & Health For Texas Employers
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesSBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office hosts "OSHA Safety & Health For Texas Employers" on July 21 about OSHA obligations, reporting and more. Using a no-cost consultation service largely funded by OSHA, employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their safety and health programs, and even qualify for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections. Primarily targeted for smaller businesses, this safety and health consultation…
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Let’s Talk Business – Credit and Your Business: Understanding Personal Credit
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United States“Credit and Your Business-Understanding Personal Credit” on June 16 is one of two bonus workshops from the U.S. Small Business Administration in a series of 12 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 12-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal, state and local business resources. This session by come dream. come build. on “Understanding Personal Credit” will discuss what your credit…
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Boots to Business: Reboot Training
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesBoots to Business Reboot on June 7 at the SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, active-duty service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and spouses are eligible to participate. Learn about the technical and financial resources available to help…
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Let’s Talk Business Series – The Employee Policy Handbook
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United States“Know the Facts - The Employee Policy Handbook,” presented by Texas Workforce Solutions-Cameron on March 24 teaches participants the importance of creating an employee handbook and the basic legal issues faced by employers when hiring. Human resources is a critical component of employee well-being in any business, no matter how small. HR responsibilities include payroll, benefits, hiring, firing, and keeping up to date with state and federal laws. Discover and…
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Let’s Talk Business – Marketing Essentials for your Business
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe U.S. Small Business Administration's “Marketing Essentials for your Business” workshop on March 17 helps entrepreneurs distinguish their business from the competition and reach ideal customers. Marketing is a topic many entrepreneurs ponder as they begin shaping their business ideas. Marketing is a solution-driven process that benefits both the customer and the business owner. While advertising is important, it is only a single component to the entire marketing process. A…
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Business Registration: Filing Requirements for Starting a Business
SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E, Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort. “Business Registration: Filing Requirements for Starting a Business” is the fourth workshop in a series of 12 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 12-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal, state and local business resources. The most common and the simplest form of business is the sole…