COVID-19 disruptions could mean manufacturing boost to Valley
HARLINGEN — Disruptions in manufacturing supply chains caused by COVID-19 are leading American business executives to re-assess their dependence on foreign companies and that...
Empowered Woman: Layer Boutique owner shares career journey
Wearing white sneakers, gray jeans and a flowery top, Sonia Villar welcomed us to her boutique last week just a few days after they...
CDCB receives $2M housing grant to develop prototype dwellings
Come Dream Come Build, the affordable-housing nonprofit formerly known as the Community Development Corporation of Brownsville, has been chosen by Enterprise Community Partners and...
New Texas Regional Bank branch, Tropical Smoothie Café open in San Benito
HARLINGEN — Two new business openings this week have invigorated San Benito business officials, who see the investments in a new Texas Regional Bank...
Valley’s August jobless rate drops but still among state’s highest
HARLINGEN — The unemployment rate in the Rio Grande Valley for August dropped sharply, although the numbers remain far higher than the pre-coronavirus statistics...
BCIC chief Mejia honored: Recognized on efforts to bolster city’s downtown
Josh Mejia, going on a year as executive director of the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, has been named Young Economic Professional of the Year...
At PetSmart, new delivery option brings the treats to you
HARLINGEN — The response to coronavirus disruptions by retail businesses continues to produce innovative ways to ensure profitability.
The latest comes from PetSmart, which in...
Getting it done: ‘Get Shift Done’ is success in RGV
Yvette Jimenez was nearing graduation from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacagdoches when the pandemic struck, causing the loss of her university job...
Sales tax receipts for cities plunge in July
HARLINGEN — Sales tax allocations to cities, counties and other taxing entities were sharply down in July after a strong June, perhaps indicating a...
SBA hurricane loans now a go for businesses, homeowners, renters
HARLINGEN — Gov. Greg Abbott announced over the weekend that his request for an Economic Injury Disaster Declaration for six counties hit by Hurricane...
