Cowen: Our community is brimming with creativity, resilience, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit (Rio Grande Guardian)
This article was originally published by Rio Grande Guardian BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., gave opening remarks at the start of RGV StartUp Week, held at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization. According to the organizers – Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation and UT-Rio Grande Valley – RGV Startup Week is the […]
Garza: I can’t say enough about what Brownsville has done to help the entrepreneurial ecosystem (Rio Grande Guardian)
This article was originally published by Rio Grande Guardian BROWNSVILLE, Texas – UT-Rio Grande Valley Associate Vice President Ron Garza says he “cannot say enough” about what Brownsville has done to help the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The centerpiece, he said, is the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization. Garza spoke on the first day of RGV […]
Alamo Angels Launches Rio Grande Valley Chapter, Forging Strategic Partnership with Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation
Brownsville, TX – May 7, 2024 – Alamo Angels, a leading angel investment group, announced on Tuesday, May 7, the launch of its newest chapter in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) during the inaugural RGV Startup Week. This expansion represents a significant advance in consolidating investment opportunities throughout South Texas, strengthened by a strategic alliance […]
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 […]
Space Technology Assistance Becomes Available to Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurs thanks to Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) partnership with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP)
Brownsville, Texas – April 24, 2024 – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) proudly announces a transformative partnership with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP), paving the way to a new era of opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) to access the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP). SATOP, an […]
BCIC Celebrates Brownsville’s Entrepreneurial Spirit with the first-ever RGV Startup Week
PRESS RELEASE – Brownsville, Texas – Thursday, Feb 8 2024 – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) proudly announces the first-ever RGV Startup Week. This entire week of educational events, interactive experiences, and hands-on resources is the perfect opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to ignite their passion and explore their potential. From […]
Game-changing $1.2M ‘Build to Scale’ Grant Awarded to Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation to Boost Regional Innovation and Economic Development
PRESS RELEASE – Brownsville, TX – Thursday, November 9, 2023. The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) proudly announces a significant grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The ‘Build to Scale’ grant, consisting of a Federal share of $1.2 million and a BCIC match, is aimed at fortifying the technological […]
BCIC Honored with International Economic Development Excellence Awards for Three Consecutive Years
PRESS RELEASE – Brownsville, TX – Wednesday, September 27 – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has won two excellence awards at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference held in Dallas, Texas, from September 17 to 20, 2023, once again demonstrating its commitment to innovation and economic growth for the third consecutive year. […]
Free Workshop in Brownsville’s eBridge Center Aims to Elevate Small Businesses Through the Power of Branding
BROWNSVILLE, TX – June 22, 2023 – The eBridge Center, Brownsville’s community hub for business growth and innovation, is hosting the first edition of Brandcore™ – a foundational business branding workshop. This dynamic and free workshop is specifically tailored for local small business owners and entrepreneurs, particularly those new to branding. The two-day workshop provides […]
StartUp Texas Announces Demo Day 2023 with Seed Funding up to $40,000
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Wednesday, June 14 – StartUp Texas, a seed fund and accelerator program by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) and the UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center (UTRGV ECC), announces its capstone event, Demo Day 2023. The event will be held on Thursday, August 10th at 5:30 pm at the eBridge Center on […]