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🎉📢 The October Small Business Newsletter Has Arrived!
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of serving the Rio Grande Valley and explore this month's business resources, events, and training opportunities.
🔗 Read it here: conta.cc/4z2rg52
🏆 SBA is now accepting nominations for the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards.📅 Nomination Deadline: December 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Learn more at: 🔗 sba.gov/.../national-small-b… For questions about local awards, call Veronica Ortega at 956-427-8535.
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🤖 Ready to put AI to work in your business? Explore the Google AI Professional Certificate, a self-paced program that helps small biz learn & apply AI tools: grow.google/smb
⭐Select America's Small Business Development Centers & enter UTRGV SBDC during registration.
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The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and we are a partner in this effort. Take the 12-minute survey now: fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtri… *Survey closes November 13, 2026.
🌟 Ready to take your product to the next level?
If your business has a shelf-ready product and you're interested in scaling your operations, consider attending the H-E-B OPEX 2026.
Learn more and register directly with the event host: 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/h-e-b-suppl…
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Looking to grow internationally?
📅 Sept. 15: EAR Compliance Basics
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📅 Sept. 23: Mercado Libre Webinar
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Free registration.
#Exporting #Ecommerce
Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, September 8.
📢 Our September Small Business Newsletter is Here!
Discover fresh insights, valuable resources, and our latest training calendar designed to help your business learn, grow, and thrive. 🔗 Check it out here: conta.cc/45QbMV8
📢 Our August Small Business Newsletter is Here!
Discover fresh insights, valuable resources, and our latest training calendar designed to help your business learn, grow, and thrive.
🔗 Check it out here: conta.cc/4x8Teea
Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 6th.
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☀️ Start July strong with our Small Business Newsletter! Explore new insights, upcoming training opportunities, and helpful resources to support your business success. 📌 Read it here: conta.cc/4y0wjmM
We were excited to participate in another Business Resource Showcase, held today at the McAllen Creative Incubator during an inspiring pitch competition! It was a great opportunity to cheer on emerging businesses. #CreativeClass #InspiringStories #UTRGV
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📌Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd.
When businesses prepare, communities recover faster. Emergency preparedness supports employee safety, customer trust, and long‑term stability. Don’t miss our Emergency Preparedness Webinar—happening tomorrow.
📅 June 16 | 2–3 PM CST
👉Register now: utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Imagine your business is severely damaged. Income stops. Employees need guidance. Customers are waiting. How long could your business survive? Join us for our Small Business Emergency Preparedness Webinar.
📅 June 16 | 2–3 PM CST
👉 Register: utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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📢 SBA has amended its disaster declaration to include Cameron, Hidalgo, & Willacy Counties following the recent severe storms and tornadoes. Businesses may now be eligible for low‑interest federal disaster loans. Learn more: sba.gov/article/2026/06/02/s…
#RGV #DisasterRecovery
🌪 Hurricane season runs from June through November in South Texas. Businesses that prepare early face fewer disruptions and reopen faster. Prepare today!
📅 Small Business Emergency Preparedness Webinar
🗓 June 16 | 2–3 PM CST
👉Register: utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Our June Small Business Newsletter is here—featuring fresh insights plus the latest training calendar to help you learn, grow, and succeed!
📌Check it out here: conta.cc/49ubHbS
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In session 11, we will discuss what your credit reveals and how to ensure you are ready “credit-wise” before you approach a lender for financing. 💰
📅 Fri. June 5 ⏰ 9AM to 11AM
💻Harlingen
REGISTER ➡️ sba.gov/event/84627
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