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✨👋 Meet Robert Esparza, the Operations Manager at Reconnection Myofascial Release & Wellness LLC and one of our 2024 RISE Up Harlingen participants! 🌱💆🌟Robert and his wife, Tonia, have been operating in Harlingen for 11 years! Specializing in Myofascial Therapy, Salt Therapy, and Therapeutic and Authentic Thai Massages, they even work with the VA to provide much-needed relief for veterans. 🇺🇸With an increasing demand for their services and the closest massage therapy school over an hour away, they dream of opening a training school in Harlingen that will create high-paying jobs and opportunities for individuals in the community.Help us wish Robert good luck as he gears up for the 2024 RISE Up Harlingen Pitch Competition brought to you by Lone Star National Bank. 👥#HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #UTRGV #RISEUpHarlingen #PitchCompetition #ECC #Innovation #Startups #LSNB

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✨🎉 Excited to welcome our newest dining option to Harlingen, Texas! Edith’s Mexican Buffet is a valley-favorite serving Authentic Mexican food, all-you-can-eat style. We’re so excited they chose to expand into our city! 🌮🍳Enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch!📍 1600 W Harrison Ave, Suite A1, Harlingen📆 Soft Opening Wednesday 08.14.24⏰ Breakfast Buffet 9am-11:30am⏰ Lunch Buffet 11:30am-2:30pm #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #NewBusiness #EdithsMexicanBuffet #EconomicDevelopment

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✨👋 Meet Frank Garcia, owner of Bruskees Spices and one of our 2024 RISE Up Harlingen participants! 🧂🍹🌶️For 7 years, Bruskees Spices has been manufacturing and distributing quality beer dressing products that compliment and enhance consumer’s drinks. Frank’s blends at competitive prices with exceptional service make him a player in the retail and wholesale markets. The convenience of Harlingen allows Bruskees Spices to reach customers across the Valley, South Padre Island and beyond. His goal is to attain the equipment and large facility needed to meet the growing demand for products. Help us wish Frank good luck as he gears up for the 2024 RISE Up Harlingen Pitch Competition brought to you by Lone Star National Bank! 👥#HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #UTRGV #RISEUpHarlingen #PitchCompetition #ECC #Innovation #Startups #LSNB

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📣🙌 Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is NOW OPEN in Harlingen, TX! We’re so thrilled the franchise chose to bring this deliciousness to our city, marking the 90th location in the U.S. Show them some love today! 🏈🌟📺🎉📍 97 Bass Pro Dr, Harlingen, TX⏰ Opens Daily at 11am#HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #WalkOns #NewRestaurant #GrandOpening #RibbonCutting #Foodie #RGV #New

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🌟🏦 This week we connected Harlingen commercial lenders with key partners from the U.S. Small Business Administration, PeopleFund Loans, and the UTRGV Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The objective of this roundtable was to explore the current landscape of small business lending, identify obstacles, and develop strategies to enhance small businesses' access to capital. Thanks you to everyone who joined the conversation! #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #CommercialLending #RGV

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✨👋 Meet Herbert Castilho, President of i9 Xtion Automation and one of our 2024 RISE Up Harlingen participants! 🤖🦾⚙️With 100+ combined years of experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries, i9 Xtion designs and builds innovative automation equipment and intelligent systems to optimize productivity, process performance, quality, and profitability for manufacturing companies. Herbert chose Harlingen because of its proximity to the border and vital ports. He hopes to expand his team/operations to continue serving customers in North America and around the globe. Help us wish Herbert good luck as he gears up for the 2024 RISE Up Harlingen Pitch Competition brought to you by Lone Star National Bank! 👥#HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #UTRGV #RISEUpHarlingen #PitchCompetition #ECC #Innovation #Startups #LSNB

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🙌 🏢 Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Commercial and Investment Tour! The City of Harlingen is open for business, and our staff, community leaders and real estate panelists had a fantastic time showcasing the opportunity for investment here. Special shoutout to Rio Grande Valley Partnership for helping us put this on. 📈✨Ready to invest in Harlingen? We're here to help!📲 (956) 216-5081📧 ocampos@harlingenedc.com🧑💻 www.harlingenedc.com📍 2424 Boxwood St, Ste 125, Harlingen TX 78550#HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #BusinessReady #Commercial #Investment #Property #Available #RGV #Partnership #Incentives

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In the last year, we've been working hard to strengthen our ties and commercial relations with Mexico. 🤝 ICYMI, here are a few highlights:☑️ Hosted Deputy Consul Minister Judith Arrieta Mungia and the Head of Economic Affairs, Rene Zoreda, from the Office of the Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville☑️ Attended Index Matamoros Membership Meeting alongside Matamoros Mayor Mario Lopez and 120+ other prominent industry leaders☑️ Toured Las Ventanas Industrial Park and discussed possible collaborations☑️ Received overview on Tamaulipas Economic Development projects from Ninfa Cantu, the Economic Development Secretary of Tamaulipas☑️ Hosted Brianna Powers, the Consul General in Matamoros, Mexico☑️ Attended International Automotive Industry Supply Summit in Querétaro alongside CODEM MatamorosWe're excited to continue exploring new opportunities for binational collaboration and growth! More updates coming soon. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-GZzijx#HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #Mexico #Matamoros #Binational #Collaboration #Growth #EconDev

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✨📆 Builders, Investors and Bankers... save the date! We're excited to be hosting a Commercial & Investment Tour in collaboration with RGV Partnership. Join us on Wednesday, July 31 to hear more about the the limitless investment opportunities in the City of Harlingen! 🏙️👉 RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/g-r-sc44#HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #RGVP #Partnership #Commercial #Investment #Tour #Growth #HarlingenOnTheRise #Opportunity

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