The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley SBDC
Monthly Newsletter
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Dear Small Business Owner: |
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Rain or shine, there are always business training opportunities at the UTRGV SBDC! From TikTok tips to startup steps, topics are readily available to launch or grow your business.
The UTRGV SBDC is also here to provide assistance, as you plan and implement operational and growth strategies in your business. Confidential, one-to-one business advisement is available virtually, by appointment, and at no cost. Call your advisor today for a follow-on appointment. If you are new to the SBDC, visit eCenter Direct to register and set up your first appointment.
To register for a training, visit eCenter Direct. If you're unable to get online to access eCenter Direct, please call our office at 956.665.7535 for further assistance.
Stay connected and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date information and resources for your small business!
Warmest regards,
"Celebrating over 35 years of service!"
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Founders First CDC is awarding $100,000 in grants to 30 diverse-led businesses in Texas to help them grow and scale. Texas companies with 2-20 employees, annual revenue of $100K-$3M, and owner is a person of color, woman, LGBTQIA+, military veteran, or located in a low-to-moderate income area are invited to apply. To learn more, click on the grey button to the right.
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It's here! The 2022 South-West Texas Border SBDC Annual Report features local business Valley Sports, LLC. Click on the red button to the right to read their success story!
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The UTRGV Industrial Assessment Center is performing energy audits for Rio Grande Valley businesses! This free service is made available through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Eligibility requirements apply and more information can be accessed through the blue button to the right.
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Success Story of the Month |
CCC Services is a commercial cleaning company in McAllen, Texas. The business offers janitorial contract services to construction-related companies in the Rio Grande Valley, bidding on projects that require final cleaning, post-construction cleanup, and floorcare.
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UTRGV SBDC Webinars, Seminars, & Online Modules |
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Online Module for Startups & Preventures |
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If you cannot attend a live "SBDC Smart Start" webinar for startups and pre-venture clients, the UTRGV SBDC offers an online version.
This online module, available in English and Spanish, is self-paced and highly recommended before meeting with a business advisor and becoming a client of the center!
*RSVP required. To access this training, owners can email SBDC@utrgv.edu or call 956.665.7535.
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Online Modules for Existing Businesses |
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For those in business, or even new to business, the UTRGV SBDC offers additional, online training modules in English and Spanish that can be accessed from anywhere and at any time, 24/7/365. All sessions are at no cost and self-paced!
The following are some of the topics included in the portal:
- Buying a Business
- Finding and Attracting Investors
- How to Write a Business Plan
- Introduction to Pricing
- Legal Requirements for Small Business
- Marketing 101: A Guide to Winning Customers
- Sales: A Guide for the Small Business Owner
- Selling Your Business
- Small Business Employee Recruitment and Retention
- Social Media Marketing
- Understanding Your Customer
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Online Module on Business Financial Literacy |
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Business financial literacy can help you to make better decisions, negotiate more effectively, and positively impact your organization!
The "SBDC Business Financial Literacy Workshop" is a six-segment, online module that is self-paced and highly recommended for any business owner interested in financial management.
*RSVP required. To access this training, owners can email SBDC@utrgv.edu or call 956.665.7535.
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Partner Webinars & Services |
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South West Texas Border SBDC Network |
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The South West Texas Border SBDC Network has 10 field offices (including the UTRGV SBDC) that service a 79-county region.
Check out additional training events by our Network sister centers:
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UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) |
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The UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides technical services through training and one-to-one counseling to persons interested in obtaining contracts with local, state, and federal governmental entities.
The UTRGV PTAC also helps businesses obtain state and federal certifications and understand the contracting process.
For more information on center services, visit UTRGV PTAC.
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UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) |
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The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) helps create, retain, and develop Veteran-owned businesses across Texas by connecting Veterans with local, SBA-sponsored technical and managerial assistance.
For more information on center services, visit UTRGV VBOC.
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US Small Business Administration (SBA) |
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Did you know that SBA offers a variety of online courses to help you start and run your business?
Visit the SBA Learning Center for a list of courses to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.
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Small Business Recovery Tools |
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The links below contain information and resources to help you reopen and recover.
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The links below contain information and resources to help you manage the impact of disasters, such as COVID-19.
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UTRGV SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
~ BUILDING THE TEXAS ECONOMY ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME ~
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Office Locations
CESS Bldg. | 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. | Suite 1.200 | Edinburg, Texas 78539
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce | 1600 University Blvd. | Brownsville, TX 78520
956.665.7535 | sbdc@utrgv.edu | www.utrgv.edu/sbdc
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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance, by calling the UTRGV SBDC at (956) 665-7535. Assistance for the hearing impaired can be attained by calling the TDD line at 1-866-410-5787 or 1-866-327-8877.
At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the UTRGV SBDC is a center of the Office of Economic Development (ED), under the UTRGV Division of Governmental & Community Relations. ED aims to address issues that impact the long-term welfare of the community through private/public partnership efforts.
In addition to assistance in business development and growth offered by the UTRGV Small Business Development Center, UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center, and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center, ED also offers assistance in: training and technical assistance to non-profits; data, research, impact analysis, and maps for private/public entities; and business incubation. For more information on any of these services, please call 956.665.3361, email vpgcr@utrgv.edu.
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