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SUMMARY:BID Academy - For Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Ideal candidate: At least 3yrs in business \nPrairie View A&M University · Government Contracting Training \nThe B.I.D. Academy\, offered in partnership with Prairie View A&M University\, is a free 8–9 session training program designed to help small businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) successfully compete for and win government contracts. The curriculum provides hands-on instruction covering capacity building\, marketing strategy\, and the full proposal bidding process. Within the ITX framework\, BID Academy supports both Phase 1 (Discovery) and Phase 2 (Incubation). \n 
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/bid-academy-for-government-contracting/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Latina Hope
DESCRIPTION:Latina Hope is a competitive pitch program created to facilitate training\, networking\, and micro business development for Spanish-speaking women. The program offers business workshops\, as well as specialized skill training in making candles\, cards\, jewelry\, soaps\, toys\, and wreaths. Latina Hope also offers classes in knitting/crocheting\, quilting\, sewing\, and alterations. After attending the training\, participants are given the opportunity to prepare and pitch a project plan for competition. The winner is awarded $250 in materials to support her micro business.
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/latina-hope/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Calvary Baptist Church\, 1600 Harvey Dr.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:BID Academy - For Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Ideal candidate: At least 3yrs in business \nPrairie View A&M University · Government Contracting Training \nThe B.I.D. Academy\, offered in partnership with Prairie View A&M University\, is a free 8–9 session training program designed to help small businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) successfully compete for and win government contracts. The curriculum provides hands-on instruction covering capacity building\, marketing strategy\, and the full proposal bidding process. Within the ITX framework\, BID Academy supports both Phase 1 (Discovery) and Phase 2 (Incubation). \n 
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/bid-academy-for-government-contracting/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:BID Academy - For Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Ideal candidate: At least 3yrs in business \nPrairie View A&M University · Government Contracting Training \nThe B.I.D. Academy\, offered in partnership with Prairie View A&M University\, is a free 8–9 session training program designed to help small businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) successfully compete for and win government contracts. The curriculum provides hands-on instruction covering capacity building\, marketing strategy\, and the full proposal bidding process. Within the ITX framework\, BID Academy supports both Phase 1 (Discovery) and Phase 2 (Incubation). \n 
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/bid-academy-for-government-contracting/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Good Day McAllen : March - Celebrating 20 Years of the McAllen Heritage Center
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register \n 
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/good-day-mcallen-march-celebrating-20-years-of-the-mcallen-heritage-center/
LOCATION:1800 S. 2nd St McAllen\, Tx\, 1800 S. 2nd St\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
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SUMMARY:MXLAN Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/mxlan-economic-summit/
LOCATION:700 Convention Center Blvd\, 700 Convention Center Blvd\, TX\, 78503\, United States
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SUMMARY:SkinSational MedSpa - Ribbon Cutting
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URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/skinsational-medspa-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:3817 N. 10th St.\, Ste. 3\, 3817 N. 10th St.\, Ste. #3\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:March Link-Up
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/march-link-up/
LOCATION:1200 Ash Avenue McAllen TX 78501\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
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URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/1-million-cups-22-2/
LOCATION:McAllen Creative Incubator\, 601 N. Main St.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:BID Academy - For Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Ideal candidate: At least 3yrs in business \nPrairie View A&M University · Government Contracting Training \nThe B.I.D. Academy\, offered in partnership with Prairie View A&M University\, is a free 8–9 session training program designed to help small businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) successfully compete for and win government contracts. The curriculum provides hands-on instruction covering capacity building\, marketing strategy\, and the full proposal bidding process. Within the ITX framework\, BID Academy supports both Phase 1 (Discovery) and Phase 2 (Incubation). \n 
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/bid-academy-for-government-contracting/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:BID Academy - For Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Ideal candidate: At least 3yrs in business \nPrairie View A&M University · Government Contracting Training \nThe B.I.D. Academy\, offered in partnership with Prairie View A&M University\, is a free 8–9 session training program designed to help small businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) successfully compete for and win government contracts. The curriculum provides hands-on instruction covering capacity building\, marketing strategy\, and the full proposal bidding process. Within the ITX framework\, BID Academy supports both Phase 1 (Discovery) and Phase 2 (Incubation). \n 
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/bid-academy-for-government-contracting/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Innovation TX Business Program Spring 2026 en Español
DESCRIPTION:Ideal candidates: 0-5yrs in business · Supported by the Kauffman FastTrac Foundation \nInnovationTX powered by the Kauffman FastTrac curriculum\, guides entrepreneurs through a structured journey from idea to launch\, covering business planning\, market research\, branding\, financials\, and leadership. Participants build a full Business & Marketing Plan and pitch their concept at the end of each phase.
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/innovation-tx-cohort-3/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Sticky
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SUMMARY:STVT - Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/stvt-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:1800 S. Main St\, Suite 500\, 1800 S. Main St\, Suite 500\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Sticky
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SUMMARY:Innovation TX Business Program Spring 2026 en Español
DESCRIPTION:Ideal candidates: 0-5yrs in business · Supported by the Kauffman FastTrac Foundation \nInnovationTX powered by the Kauffman FastTrac curriculum\, guides entrepreneurs through a structured journey from idea to launch\, covering business planning\, market research\, branding\, financials\, and leadership. Participants build a full Business & Marketing Plan and pitch their concept at the end of each phase.
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/innovation-tx-cohort-3/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Sticky
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SUMMARY:Great Clips 1 Year Anniversary - Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/great-clips-1-year-anniversary-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:7913 N. 10th St. Ste.\, 115\, 7913 N 10th St.\, Ste. 115\, McAllen\, TX\, 78504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Sticky
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SUMMARY:Innovation TX Business Program Spring 2026 en Español
DESCRIPTION:Ideal candidates: 0-5yrs in business · Supported by the Kauffman FastTrac Foundation \nInnovationTX powered by the Kauffman FastTrac curriculum\, guides entrepreneurs through a structured journey from idea to launch\, covering business planning\, market research\, branding\, financials\, and leadership. Participants build a full Business & Marketing Plan and pitch their concept at the end of each phase.
URL:https://mcallenchamber.com/event/innovation-tx-cohort-3/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
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