Workforce Solution Cameron Services Remain in Brownsville Thanks To Partnership
The following was originally published on City of Brownsville. Adopting the “One City” philosophy, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), Cameron County, City of Brownsville, and the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) are pleased to announce that Workforce Solutions Cameron will remain in operation in Brownsville, continuing to serve residents across the city and […]
New Musco Lighting Brightens Sports Park, Extends Access and Boosts Quality of Life
The following was originally published on brownsvilletx.gov The fields at the Brownsville Sports Park are now shining brighter, thanks to the installation of a new state-of-the-art Musco Lighting System funded by a $700,000 Quality of Life grant from the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC). A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to commemorate the completion of […]
BCIC announces dates for RGV Startup Week 2026, speaker applications now open
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), in collaboration with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (UTRGV ECC), announced that RGV Startup Week 2026 will take place April 24 through May 1, 2026, with events hosted in Brownsville and partner cities across the Rio Grande Valley. In 2025, RGV Startup Week delivered […]
BCIC Staff Spotlight – Astrid Rosales, Business Development & Entrepreneurship Officer
BCIC’s Business Development and Entrepreneurship Officer, Astrid Rosales, brings a bright, community-minded approach to her work. She’s focused on helping Brownsville’s entrepreneurs and small businesses grow in a way that lifts everyone: owners, employees, and families alike. Marketing Specialist Rudy Hinojosa sat down with her to learn how she’s approaching the job and what she’s […]
Applications Open for the 2026 Frontera Leadership Institute Cohort
Brownsville, Texas – Oct 1, 2025 — The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) and LMNTS announced that applications are open for the 2026 cohort of the Frontera Leadership Institute (FLI). This three-month, hands-on program equips young entrepreneurs from Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley with practical leadership training and product management skills. The application deadline […]
BCIC Earns 3 More IEDC Excellence Awards, Extends Lead as the RGV’s Most Awarded Economic Development Organization
August 21, 2025, Brownsville, Texas. The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has earned three more honors in the International Economic Development Council’s 2025 Excellence Awards, recognizing continued strength in marketing, innovative financing, and impact storytelling. These wins bring BCIC’s total IEDC Excellence Awards since 2021 to a total of thirteen, solidifying BCIC as the Rio […]
BCIC Adopts Visionary 2025–2029 Strategic Plan to Drive Brownsville’s Future
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has adopted its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan. The planning process began in early 2024 and was shaped by input from community voices, including entrepreneurs, educators, artists, students, residents, and civic leaders through focus groups, public forums, and stakeholder interviews. Their feedback highlighted […]
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation’s CEO & President Cori Peña Named 2025 RGV LEAD Moms & Industry Honoree
Brownsville, TX — Friday, May 9, 2025 — The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) proudly announces that President & CEO Cori Peña has been named a 2025 Moms & Industry honoree by RGV LEAD. This distinguished recognition celebrates women leading innovation in their industries while raising and inspiring the next generation. Cori Peña will […]
Nathan Burkhart Receives the 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Award
Brownsville, TEXAS – Nathan Burkhart, Vice President for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry. The awards program is hosted by Development […]
Startup Texas Pitch Fest Debuts February 6 at eBridge Center
The Startup Texas Pitch Fest is set to take place on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization in Brownsville, Texas. Organized by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) in partnership with UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC), the event will feature live business pitches, networking, local food and music, […]