UTRGV SBDC Monthly Newsletter for March
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Building the Texas Economy One Business at a Time! The UTRGV SBDC offers business advising, training, and market research to new and existing businesses in the Rio Grande Valley. Call (956) 665-7535 or email sbdc@utrgv.edu for more information.
Save the date! USPTO presents "Intellectual Property Basics" on Feb 18th. Register: secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustor...
TWC shares dates for upcoming Texas Conferences for Employers, including in #Harlingen www.twc.texas.gov/agency/texas...
Live at South Texas Navy Week! SBDC Advisors Martha Castorena and Fernando Andrade‑Larios are sharing tools to help small businesses grow and prepare for contracting. 🚢💼
📌 Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, January 20th.
🚀 Ready to Grow Your Business? The UTRGV APEX Accelerator is hosting an informative session on January 28th for established businesses interested in contract opportunities with the Department of the Navy! *Scan QR code to register.*
🚀 The numbers are in! The UTRGV SBDC Continues to Power Economic Growth in the RGV.
Take the "2025 Small Business Credit Survey" and share your experience! Your answers contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others about the conditions of small businesses. fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Elsa Business Owners: Appointments available on September 11th in Elsa. Call 956-665-7535 to schedule your time!
📌Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2.
✅ Governor's Small Business Summit-Pharr!
UTRGV SBDC joined the panel discussion on “Strategies for Growth: Leveraging State & Local Programs”, sharing practical insights and resources to help small businesses thrive in the Rio Grande Valley.
✅ Wrapping Up at the Governor’s Small Business Summit – Pharr! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and joined the conversation! We’re proud to support the growth of small businesses across South Texas. 💼🌟
Has your business, nonprofit, or home been impacted by the recent Texas floods? Join SBA & the TXSW SBDC Network for an informational session: angelo-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚀 Harlingen Entrepreneurs: Got a game-changing idea or a startup ready to soar? Check out the RISE UP Harlingen Business Pitch Competition for a shot at up to $30,000 in seed funding!
40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster - but yours doesn’t have to be one of them! Join our no-cost webinar on July 16 to build your continuity plan. Sign up at: sulross.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📣 Business Advising in Elsa – Schedule Your Appointment!
📍 Next available advising date in the City of Elsa: July 10th
📞 Call 956-665-7535 to schedule your appointment today!
Brought to you in partnership with the Elsa Economic Development Corporation.
📍Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 7, 2025.
🌟 Connecting, Collaborating, and Growing Together! 🌟The UTRGV SBDC had a fantastic time attending the networking event hosted by the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce alongside our sister center, UTRGV APEX Accelerator.
📌Our offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, June 20th.
📌SBA Relief Available to Texas Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by March Storms. The disaster declaration covers the Texas counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy. www.sba.gov/article/2025...
Free CE credit webinar on top 10 OSHA violations content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXI...