Alamo Angels opening chapter in the Rio Grande Valley (San Antonio Express-News)
This article was originally published in San Antonio Express-News A San Antonio-based network of early-stage investors is opening an office in Brownsville, seeking to spur business and entrepreneurship on both sides of the border in the Rio Grande Valley. Alamo Angels, whose members invest in early-stage businesses, announced the expansion and creation of its first […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Four Community-Led Projects Flourish with Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation’s $834,130 Quality of Life Grants Announcement
PRESS RELEASE – Brownsville, TX – Friday, March 22, 2024. With a commitment of $834,130 in community-focused funds for FY 2024, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) proudly announces four projects driven by local organizations as the latest recipients of the first cycle of its Quality of Life Grants. BCIC continues to champion community-led initiatives […]
Búho Bookstore at the Historic Calderoni Building – BIG Success Story
In the heart of Downtown Brownsville, the Calderoni Building stands as a monument of revitalization and historical preservation. Today, thanks to a unique collaboration between a visionary entrepreneur, Gilbert Hernandez, and a dedicated building owner, Enrique Solorzano, this storied structure is home to Downtown Brownsville’s first bookstore, Búho, also to the elegant Ella Bridal […]
BCIC Town Talks Seek Public Input to Shape Brownsville’s Future
Your opinion is needed! Sign up for any of our 4 sessions and share your opinions and views on the future of Brownsville! RSVP for a Town Talks Session PRESS RELEASE – Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Brownsville, TX – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) kicks off a new strategic planning process that will […]
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 […]
New BCIC Grant Cycle Puts Brownsville Community in the Forefront for Quality of Life Improvements
PRESS RELEASE – Brownsville, TX – Friday, October 20, 2023 – In a move designed to amplify community-led development, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is launching the first round of its Community Placemaking Grants program. These grants are designed to enrich the community’s cultural, recreational, and aesthetic attributes, creating a more vibrant, inclusive, and […]
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. […]