UTRGV Small Business Development Center

06/15/2026

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: https://utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517750570688/WN_LVkp6EwMSPaJDUxcpWheVA

06/09/2026

Are you interested in opening a business in Elsa? 💫

The UTRGV Small Business Development Center, in collaboration with the Elsa EDC, is hosting Open Office Hours with career advisor Fernando Andrade-Larios.

This is your opportunity to receive expert, one-on-one guidance for launching your own business, right here in the city of Elsa.

Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Location: Elsa EDC Office
102 S. Diana St. Elsa, TX

Call 956-262-2127 or email [email protected] to schedule your appointment.

06/08/2026

Imagine your business is severely damaged.
Income stops.
Employees need guidance.
Customers are waiting.

How long could your business survive?

Get ready to plan for any disruption. Join us for our Small Business Emergency Preparedness Webinar.

📅 June 16 | 2–3 PM CST
👉 Register: https://utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517750570688/WN_LVkp6EwMSPaJDUxcpWheVA

06/03/2026

📢 Disaster Assistance Update for the Rio Grande Valley

The U.S. Small Business Administration has amended its disaster declaration to include Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties following the recent severe storms and tornadoes. Businesses, as well as residents and nonprofits, may now be eligible for low‑interest federal disaster loans.

📍 Local help is available! A Disaster Loan Outreach Center is now open in San Benito (705 N. Bowie St.), offering in‑person assistance with applications and questions.

Learn more: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/06/02/sba-amends-disaster-declaration-texas



Texas South-West SBDC Network
UTRGV Workforce & Economic Development

WASHINGTON — In response to an amended Agency declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses, private nonprofit organizations (PNP), and residents in the Texas counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy...

06/03/2026

🌪 Hurricane season runs from June through November in South Texas.

Businesses that prepare early face fewer disruptions and reopen faster. Now is the time to plan for continuity.

📅 Small Business Emergency Preparedness Webinar
🗓 June 16 | 2–3 PM CST
👉 Register: https://utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517750570688/WN_LVkp6EwMSPaJDUxcpWheVA

06/01/2026

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: https://conta.cc/49ubHbS

05/28/2026

Strong businesses start with a solid plan! 📊

We recently hosted a session in the City of Los Fresnos, focused on the importance of a business plan—why every entrepreneur needs one and how to build a roadmap for success. Thank you to those who joined us and contributed to a great discussion!

This seminar was co-hosted by the Los Fresnos Community Development Corporation and the SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office, bringing valuable resources and expertise to the local small business community.

📸 Pictured: Sr. Business & Trade Advisor Arturo Gonzalez, Los Fresnos CDC Economic Development Coordinator Jeffrey Rosas, and SBA District Director Angela Burton

05/28/2026

✨ We had a great time visiting the Vogue College of Cosmetology in McAllen for Career Day!

It was inspiring to connect with talented students eager to turn their passion for beauty into a career. We shared resources and insights on what it really takes to start and run a successful beauty business—because creativity is just one piece of the puzzle. Strong management skills can make or break a business.

We also encouraged students to reflect on their path—whether they’re best suited for business ownership or for thriving within an established company. Both are valid and rewarding choices, and understanding the right fit early can save time and resources.

Students were invited to explore our webinars and seminars designed to guide them through this journey—and to reach out for advising services when they’re ready to take the next step.

Pictured is Business Advisor Fernando Andrade-Larios at the information booth.

💼💄

Texas South-West SBDC Network
UTRGV Workforce & Economic Development

05/28/2026

Preparedness is not a binder that sits on a shelf. 📒

It’s a strategy that protects people, revenue, and operations.

Our Emergency Preparedness webinar will help small businesses plan ahead—before hurricane season begins.

📅 June 16 | 2–3 PM CST
👉 Register: https://utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517750570688/WN_LVkp6EwMSPaJDUxcpWheVA

05/15/2026

🎉Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Business Advisor Fernando Andrade‑Larios!🎉

Your positivity, humor, and dedication make a lasting impact on everyone you work with. We appreciate all that you do and the energy you bring to our team each day.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with laughter, joy, and continued success in the year ahead! 🎂🥳



Texas South-West SBDC Network
UTRGV Workforce & Economic Development