Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 27-29

May 19, 2023

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. The holidays, created by the Texas Legislature, both…

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UTRGV RCVCOBE professor helps design curriculum for Amazon Small Business Academy

May 19, 2023

Photo above: UTRGV business professor Derek Abrams was recruited in March 2023 by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), to help to design a new curriculum for Amazon Small Business Academy (ASBA). (UTRGV courtesy photo) Visit https://www.smallbusiness.amazon/ to learn more about the new…

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Edinburg Emerges As A Prime Destination For National Chains

May 18, 2023

Photo above: Seven Brew is in the process of finishing out its newest locations in Edinburg. Total investment in Edinburg is more than 5 million in recent months. Photo credit: City of Edinburg Edinburg, TX , May 18, 2023– The…

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Edinburg Holds Veterans Resource Fair May 18

May 17, 2023

EDINBURG, TX – The library will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, May 18th,2023 at 6 PM. The Veteran Resource Fair provides Veterans and their families with information to various veteran specific programs and resources. Brought to you by…

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Where the Money Flows

May 17, 2023

By: Dr. M. Ray Perryman Federal funds directly support individuals and businesses across Texas. In 2022, nearly $277.6 billion was spent in the state by various agencies. That’s down from $349.7 billion in 2021 and $321.0 billion in 2020, when…

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Edinburg Sales Tax Collections Slow In March, Remain Strong Over The Year

May 11, 2023

Edinburg TX, May 11, 2023 — Edinburg’s sales tax revenues slowed down in March of this year as the seasonal slowdown in retails sales set in after the Christmas holidays. Edinburg’s March 2023 sales increased only 0.72% compared to March of…

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Edinburg Hits Record-Breaking Month With $57 Million in New Construction Activity

May 10, 2023

Edinburg, TX, May 10, 2023 – The City of Edinburg hit a historic milestone in its construction sector as it reported an impressive $57 million in new construction activity for the month of April. This figure encompasses both residential and…

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Congresswoman De La Cruz to Speak at Edinburg Public Affairs Luncheon

April 5, 2023

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce welcomes area leaders to attend its quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz will bring insight into her top priorities for the 118th Congressional Session.  De La…

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Edinburg Chamber ‘Art of Marketing Workshop’ for Local Business Owners Set For April 19

April 5, 2023

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a marketing workshop for local business owners on April 19, 2023. The workshop will be held at the Chamber’s office located at 602 W University Dr,…

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Perla Tamez Casasnovas, Founder & CEO of Latina Empire, to Speak at Purpose Purses & Pop-up Luncheon Benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

April 4, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, April 3, 2023 Supporting World Hope is thrilled to announce Perla Tamez Casasnovas as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Purpose Purses & Pop-up Luncheon to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event will take place on April 17,…

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