Brownsville non-profit kicks off new sports program for special needs community (KRGV)
The following article was originally published on KRGV A non-profit in Brownsville is bringing adaptive sports to the special needs community in the Rio Grande Valley. Fernanda Salinas, 9, hasn’t gotten to experience sports like other kids. Her mother, Zoraya, says navigating her disability since birth hasn’t been easy. “Her disability is extremely rare, there […]
Cantu: Attention budding young entrepreneurs, Frontera Leadership Institute wants to hear from you (Rio Grande Guardian)
The following article was originally published by Rio Grande Guardian BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Attention budding entrepreneurs in Brownsville. Are you a young adult aged 18-25 with a dream of starting your own business? If so, you might want to connect with the Frontera Leadership Institute. The Frontera Leadership Institute is a free, three-month leadership program […]
BCIC Announces Eight New Quality of Life Initiatives with $2.4 Million Investment
Brownsville, TX—June 4, 2024—The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) proudly announces the approval of eight transformative projects. The BCIC Board, with final approval by the City Commission on May 21, 2024, has approved eight new projects totaling $2,402,259. This reflects the BCIC’s commitment to enhancing the vibrant Brownsville community’s quality of life and economic prosperity. […]
Gámez: I promised not to throw grenades, but… (Rio Grande Guardian)
This article was originally published by Rio Grande Guardian BROWNSVILLE, Texas – State Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez felt she had no choice but to bring politics into the conversation during a panel discussion at RGV StartUp Week. The weeklong event, held at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, was designed to foster and celebrate […]
The eBridge Center Recognized as a Bronze Bike Friendly Business by The League of American Bicyclists
PRESS RELEASE – Brownsville, TX – May 14, 2024 – The League of American Bicyclists has awarded the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization a Bronze Bike Friendly Business (BFB) designation for its commitment to promoting bicycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation. Notably, Brownsville is the only city in Texas to […]
Announcing $2.9M in Quality of Life Projects for Brownsville – A Joint Effort Between The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation and the City of Brownsville
PRESS RELEASE – Brownsville, TX – Monday, March 25, 2023. The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) proudly announces a series of quality of life projects in partnership with the City of Brownsville. The $2.9M board-approved funding will be allocated to six initiatives aligned with the BCIC’s vision of community building through equitable economic development. The […]