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, […]
Brownsville Businesses Get Help Securing Government Contracts (City of Brownsville)
The following was originally published by City of Brownsville The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) recently partnered with Prairie View A&M University Extension to host an informational seminar aimed at helping local business owners compete for government contracts. The seminar focused on the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification Program, an initiative by the State of […]
Li: Join America’s Additive Foundry Consortium’s journey towards tech-driven entrepreneurial success (Rio Grande Guardian)
The following was originally published by Rio Grande Guardian Dr. James Li is president and endowed professor of manufacturing engineering at UT-Rio Grande Valley and director at I-DREAM4D and America’s Additive Foundry Consortium. America’s Additive Foundry Consortium was created and is supported by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Li […]
Amor y Pan Gains Recognition
By: Ricardo Cavazos, VBR content editor Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business during a pandemic has taught Karina Saldivar some valuable lessons while deepening her appreciation for local support of small businesses. . The latter has been vital for the success of her business, Amor y Pan. The bakery and store promotes healthy living […]
BCIC Supports Local Startups, Helping Turn Visions Into Reality (City of Brownsville)
The following was originally published by City of Brownsville The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) continues to champion local entrepreneurship by fostering networking, funding opportunities, and innovative programs that help startups bring their visions to life. One success story is Supply Pay, a fintech company that turned to BCIC for guidance in its early stages. […]
Prairie View’s Megan Rodriguez previews an ‘Introduction to Government Contracts’ workshop (Rio Grande Guardian)
The following was originally published by Rio Grande Guardian BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Megan R. Rodriguez is the community and economic development agent for Cameron and Willacy counties with Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension Program. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Rodriguez will be the keynote speaker at an “Introduction to Government Contracts” workshop at the eBridge Center […]
SpaceX Launches Waves Of Hope
By Ricardo Cavazos • Valley Business Report The city of Brownsville for decades had a motto that was simple and got to the point about the city’s allure. “On The Border By The Sea,” was the saying often attached to city marketing and official communication. As of a few months ago, Brownsville’s signature saying […]