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Entrepreneurs enter Mission EDC’s ‘Shark Tank’ competition for $25K top prize

September 17, 2026 • 4 min read

Mission’s first Small Business Expo brought entrepreneurs together to network and compete for cash prizes with local businesses taking center... Read more »

Texas Venture Fest returns to Brownsville, connecting Valley entrepreneurs with statewide startup network

September 8, 2026 • 2 min read

The free event will connect Rio Grande Valley founders and investors with a statewide gathering expected to draw more than... Read more »

Reynosa entrepreneur finds new growth in Korean corn dogs after closing hardware business

August 19, 2026 • 3 min read

Norberto Cruz Johansen lost five major oil and gas customers, closed his hardware business, and turned to food trucks before... Read more »

Moots Café grew to seven locations. Now its owners are expanding beyond coffee

August 18, 2026 • 3 min read

The entrepreneurs behind the Reynosa coffee chain are investing up to $114,000 in Brio Fresh Kitchen, a new health-focused restaurant.... Read more »

Valley business leaders share their playbook for competing against bigger companies at Mission chamber event

August 18, 2026 • 3 min read

Leaders from Edwards Abstract and Title, Junior’s Supermarket, and Matt’s Building Materials shared how they compete, build networks, and stay... Read more »

Brothers bet on booming pet economy with crematorium and event center in Pharr

July 5, 2026 • 5 min read

The business plans to combine pet cremation, funeral services, and an event center, betting on rising consumer spending and the... Read more »

Harlingen seeks next generation of startups through $65K pitch competition

June 18, 2026 • 2 min read

Selected participants will receive training through UTRGV’s Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center before competing for grant funding in October.... Read more »

Texas Governor’s Small Business Summit brings entrepreneurs, resources to Mission. What you need to know

May 14, 2026 • 3 min read

State and regional agencies gathered in Mission to connect entrepreneurs with funding, export, manufacturing and cybersecurity resources.... Read more »

How the Valley’s SBA business owner of the year built a 300-employee caregiving company

May 7, 2026 • 4 min read

After watching her daughter navigate a difficult medical recovery, Blanca Elina Perez launched a home health company that now serves... Read more »

Reynosa looks beyond manufacturing to drive its next phase of growth

April 13, 2026 • 4 min read

City leaders are pushing retail, tourism, and small business growth as job pressure builds across manufacturing and logistics sectors.... Read more »

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