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SUMMARY:Federal HUBZone Program
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Federal Contracting Series\, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Federal HUBZone Certification Program webinar on April 28. \nThe federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. \nTo help provide a level playing field for small businesses located in a HUBZone area the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Federal HUBZone Programs. \nThe federal government’s goal is to award at least three percent of all federal contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nIf Government contracting is for you.\nWhat are the benefits for being HUBZone certified firms?\nIf you qualify for the HUBZone Program.\nAre you in a designated HUBZone area?\nSteps on how to do business with the federal government.\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/federal-hubzone-program/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@brownsvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T100000
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SUMMARY:8(a) Business Development Program + Procurement Technical Assistance Center Services
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center present the 8(a) Business Development Certification Program + PTAC Services online workshop on March 24. \nThe federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. \nTo help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities\, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development Programs. \nThe UTRGV PTAC will also present on services they offer the community. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nIf Government Contracting is for you?\nWhat are the benefits of being an 8(a) certified firm?\nIf you qualify for the 8(a) program?\nSteps on How to do Business with the Federal Government.\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/8a-business-development-program-procurement-technical-assistance-center-services/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@brownsvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234327
CREATED:20220308T154604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T154604Z
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SUMMARY:Federal HUBZone Program + Texas HUB Program Certification
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center present Federal HUBZone Certification Program + Texas HUB Program Certification on March 17. \nThe federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. \nTo help provide a level playing field for small businesses located in a HUBZone area the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Federal HUBZone Programs. \nThe federal government’s goal is to award at least three percent of all federal contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. The presenters will also cover the Texas HUB Program certification. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nIf Government Contracting is for you?\nWhat are the benefits for being HUBZone certified firms.\nIf you qualify for the HUBZone Program.\nAre you in a designated HUBZone area?\nSteps on How to do Business with the Federal Government.\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/federal-hubzone-program-texas-hub-program-certification-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@brownsvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234327
CREATED:20211101T191353Z
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SUMMARY:Credit Scores & Reports
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and BBVA present a financial education Zoom workshop on credit scores and reports Nov. 11. \nIn this workshop\, participants will:\n\nExplore the importance of credit scores and reports\nLearn how to access information about your credit score and report\nDiscuss strategies to build and improve your credit\nIdentify how to protect your credit from incorrect claims and fraud\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/credit-scores-reports-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@brownsvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234327
CREATED:20210823T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T160914Z
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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources for Small Business Start Ups
DESCRIPTION:Learn how SBA helps small business start\, grow\, expand and recover with this webinar Aug. 31. \nThe U.S. Small Business Administration’s Corpus Christi Branch Office\, in collaboration with Del Mar College Small Business Development Center\, presents an overview of the tools and resources to help participants with their businesses. \nTopics include:\n\nOverview of SBA Programs to assist small businesses\nAvailable SBA funding options\nSmall business advising and counseling\nSBA resource partners\nEconomic aid relief options and resources updates\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sba-programs-and-resources-for-small-business-start-ups/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia Orozco%2C SBA":MAILTO:Cecilia.orozco@sba.gov
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CREATED:20210623T140409Z
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SUMMARY:SBA Federal Contracting Series: Federal HUBZone Program + Texas HUB Program Certification
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Federal Contracting Series\, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center for the Federal HUBZone Certification Program + Texas HUB Program Certification webinar July 14. \nThe federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. \nTo help provide a level playing field for small businesses located in a HUBZone area the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Federal HUBZone Programs. \nThe government’s goal is to award at least three percent of all contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. The presenters will also cover the Texas HUB Program certification. \nDiscover and learn:\n\nIf government contracting is for you.\nThe benefits for being a certified firm.\nIf you qualify for the program.\nIf you are in a designated area.\nSteps on how to do business with the federal government.\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sba-federal-contracting-series-federal-hubzone-program-texas-hub-program-certification/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@brownsvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T113000
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CREATED:20210623T135403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T135403Z
UID:10000590-1625652000-1625657400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:SBA Federal Contracting Series: Women-Owned Small Business Program + PTAC Services
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Federal Contracting Series\, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Women-Owned Small Business Program online workshop July 7. \nThe federal government’s goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. \nAt this workshop\, attendees will learn about the Woman-Owned Small Business and the Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business Program. They will also receive information on the benefits of being a WOSB certified firm. \nIn addition\, attendees will learn about WOSB’s application process and if they qualify for the programs. \nIf your business is owned and controlled by a woman\, and you have a product or service you can sell to the federal government\, and you want to take advantage of federal contracting opportunities\, then this workshop is for you. This is a no-cost informational session. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sba-federal-contracting-series-women-owned-small-business-program-ptac-services/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownsville Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@brownsvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234327
CREATED:20210609T011307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T011307Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Capability Statement That Gets Noticed
DESCRIPTION:Join the SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office online June 17 as they discuss how you can create an effective capability statement to help your business gain a competitive edge in the government contracting market. \nAttendees will learn about the following:\n\nWhat is a Capability Statement?\nWhat key components make an effective Capability Statement?\nHow are Capability Statements used in government contracting?\nAnd more\n\nRegister online. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/creating-a-capability-statement-that-gets-noticed/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T100000
DTSTAMP:20260511T234327
CREATED:20210427T154443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T154842Z
UID:10000548-1620810000-1620813600@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups McAllen
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce online May 12 for 1 Million Cups McAllen\, connecting the community with entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs engage in a six-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of Q&A with two local entrepreneurs. The idea is to find how the community can help those entrepreneurs succeed. \nDuring this free event\, participants may network\, give feedback or help other fellow entrepreneurs. They can also learn about the local ecosystem and its startups\, or present to the community. \nJoin online.\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/1-million-cups-mcallen-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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