New Overtime Rules for Businesses Start Jan. 1, 2020
By Abril Preciado, CBS 4 News BROWNSVILLE, Texas (KGBT) — The new year brings a new overtime rule along with a pay raise for an estimated 1.3 million American workers. The U.S. Department of Labor announced they will raise the threshold at which employees are no longer eligible for overtime to $684 per week, equivalent […]
BCIC Seeking Partners for Economic Impact Projects in Brownsville, Texas
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – January 22nd, 2020 The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), the Type B Economic Development Corporation for the City of Brownsville, announces the start of their 2020 Economic Impact Grant Program. BCIC is seeking to partner with for profit and non-profit organizations or corporations that seek creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in […]
Proposed Rule: Title 34, Section 3.334
in the wake of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. there have been many concerns and questions regarding what the decision means for all of us in Texas. Proposed rule changes to Title 34, Section 3.334 of the Texas Administrative Code will provide clarity for cities and other local government entities of all sizes to receive […]
La Casa del Nylon picked for entrepreneurship center
BY STEVE CLARK, STAFF WRITER, BROWNSVILLE HERALD The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation has a plan to transform the old La Casa del Nylon building at 1304 E. Adams St. into the biggest entrepreneurship center south of San Antonio. It’s been years since any commercial venture occupied the structure, built in 1967 and purchased by the […]
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is Recognized at 2022’s IEDC Annual Conference for Excellence in the Categories of Entrepreneurship and Neighborhood Development.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) was recognized for its remarkable work in the Downtown Brownsville Business Improvement and Growth (BIG) Programs and the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization during the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this week. BCIC received a Silver Award in the […]
BCIC’s Business Improvement and Growth (BIG) programs get awarded at 2022’s IEDC Annual Conference
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS- The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) was recognized for its Business Improvement and Growth (BIG) programs during the 2022 International Economic Development Council’s Annual Conference. The BCIC team received IEDC’s Silver Excellence Award in the category of Neighborhood Development during 2022’s IEDC Annual Conference in Oklahoma City last month. BCIC developed the BIG […]
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation Announces New President and CEO
Brownsville, TX – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), Brownsville’s “type b” economic development organization, formally announces the selection of Cori Peña as the new President/CEO. In her capacity, Peña will continue to help BCIC grow economically through strategic partnerships with local businesses and organizations, as well as city managers. She will also help BCIC […]
Valley Tire Recycling Wins 2022 StartUp Texas Pitch Summit
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) announced the winner of the 2022 StartUp Texas Pitch Summit following the closing of its first in-person event on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Jaime Diez, CEO of Valley Tire Recycling took home the grand prize of $25,000 in funding for their venture. They beat out eight […]
BCIC Announces StartUp Texas Pitch Summit 2022 Finalists
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Today, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) announced the finalists for the third annual StartUp Texas Pitch Summit, taking place Thursday, June 16th, 2022. The seed fund and accelerator program are part of BCIC’s continuous efforts to develop an open and inclusive ecosystem of entrepreneurship in Brownsville and the Greater Rio Grande […]
BCIC Welcomes New Chairperson and Members to its Board of Directors
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is pleased to announce the appointments of a chairperson and three new members to the Board of Directors. Traci Wickett, who previously served as the board’s Vice Chair, will now serve as the board’s Chairwoman. BCIC also welcomes and congratulates Linda Macias, Cesar Lopez and Murad […]