Mask up: Prof launches PPE venture to meet need
A computer science professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Brownsville responded to the nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment early in the COVID-19 pandemic by launching America Care, which is manufacturing disposable face masks in Brownsville. Hansheng Lei did so with the help of the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, which helped […]
StartUp Texas Inaugural Pitch Summit Set for Wednesday
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – On the border, by the Sea, …and Beyond? The added ending to the otherwise official slogan for the city of Brownsville, rings true today as the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is set to host the inaugural StartUp Texas Pitch Summit this Wednesday, July 8th 2020 via livestream from the Brownsville Performing […]
StartUp Texas Pitch Summit Judging Panel Announced
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) officially announced the judging panel for the StartUp Texas Pitch Summit today. The seed fund program relies on hand-picked judges, qualified to determine the viability of a startup based on their demonstrated business and investment experience. The judging process will determine which of the finalists has the most innovative […]
StartUp Texas Pitch Summit Finalists Announced
PRESS RELEASE: BCIC Announces StartUp Texas Pitch Summit 2020 Finalists The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) announced the finalists for their inaugural StartUp Texas Pitch Summit today, taking place on Wednesday, July 8th 2020 at the Brownsville Performing Arts Academy. The seed fund program is part of BCIC’s ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture and […]
A Fresh Start: BCIC to begin offering COVID-19 relief for the Business Community of Brownsville, Texas.
Thursday, April 9, 2020 Brownsville, Texas – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, BCIC, has officially developed an approved program designed to assist businesses in Brownsville, Texas to access capital as a response to the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business community. Through an existing partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA), the […]
PRESS RELEASE: BCIC, City & County join Forces to assist Brownsville Businesses affected by COVID-19.
PRESS RELEASE: Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), along with several other city organizations and departments, have joined forces to assist all businesses affected by COVID-19 in Brownsville, Texas. BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – March 17th, 2020 As of March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster in Texas due to COVID-19, and as […]
BCIC Announces StartUp Texas Program
PRESS RELEASE: BCIC Announces StartUp Texas Program BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – March 2nd, 2020. The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), the Type B Economic Development Corporation for the City of Brownsville, announced the premiere of the StartUp Texas program during the inaugural Crossroads Festival “Talks” Series last Monday. The program offers entrepreneurs and businesses seed-stage […]
Program offering up to $20,000 for Small Business
by: Alfredo Cuadros • February 25th, 2020 BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Business owners in Brownsville could receive up to $20,000 with a new program for entrepreneurs. The Brownsville Community Incentives Corporation (BCIC) announcing the creation of Startup Texas during the Crossroads Festivities today. The local development corporation will now begin accepting applications from local business looking […]
Podcast: Brownsville is creating a community and culture for entrepreneurs
We want to create a community, a culture for entrepreneurs Cori Pena, Director of Community Development By Mario Munoz • February 24, 2020 BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is seeking to partner with for-profit and non-profit organizations or corporations that seek creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in the city. The Type B […]
A Letter to Congressional Leaders
Dear Congressional Leaders, As a constituent, an economic development professional serving our community, and a member of the National Small Business Association (NSBA), I thank you for your quick work to address the economic crisis communities are facing through the Coronavirus Aid Relief Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020. I ask that as you and […]