{"id":6261,"date":"2026-10-26T19:01:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/newsletter-ca0aac3a77\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T19:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:01:25","slug":"newsletter-ca0aac3a77","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/newsletter-ca0aac3a77\/","title":{"rendered":"Bolet\u00edn comunitario: 26 de octubre de 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ESTA SEMANA<\/h2>\n
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DISTRICT 3, YOU’RE UP NEXT!<\/h2>\n

36 days until BIG LIFT applications open for District 3!<\/p>\n

Beginning December 1, 2026, eligible locally owned small businesses in Brownsville City Commission District 3 can apply for reimbursement of 80% of approved exterior improvement costs, up to $30,000.<\/p>\n

From storefront fa\u00e7ades and signage to lighting, landscaping, and parking improvements, BIG LIFT helps businesses invest in their properties. Applications will remain open through January 15, 2027.<\/p>\n

Not sure which district your business is in? Now’s a good time to find out, review the program guidelines, and start planning your project.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A note for Downtown properties:<\/strong> BIG Downtown has its own improvement grant program. If your property falls within its boundaries, you’ll want to explore BIG Downtown<\/a> instead of BIG LIFT.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR<\/h2>\n
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A good neighbor can make quite a difference. Just ask the folks at Good Neighbor Settlement House<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The longtime Brownsville nonprofit has been helping local families since 1953, and the numbers behind its work tell quite a story: 19,173 meals served, 2,862 families assisted through its food pantry, and seven people newly housed in just the third quarter of 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And there’s something new to appreciate at Good Neighbor! With support from BCIC, the Brownsville Foundation for Health and Education, and a private donor<\/strong>, the organization recently completed a major renovation of its gazebo, one of its most-used spaces.<\/p>\n

The expanded gazebo now offers more shade, improved lighting, misting fans, and protection from the weather, giving clients a more comfortable place to enjoy meals, rest between services, and meet with staff.<\/p>\n

Want to see what Good Neighbor has been up to? Take a look at the work they’re doing for Brownsville.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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IT STARTS WITH A PLAN<\/h2>\n
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What should housing in Brownsville look like ten years from now? The City wants to hear your answer!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brownsville is developing its first citywide Housing Master Plan<\/strong>, examining housing affordability, neighborhood needs, future demand, and opportunities to make housing more accessible to residents.<\/p>\n

And this Thursday, October 29, the City is inviting residents to review its draft recommendations at a Housing Plan Community Open House<\/strong>, happening 5:00\u20137:00 p.m. at the Brownsville Golf Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Have something to say about housing in Brownsville? Make sure your perspective is part of the conversation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n Explore the Housing Plan & Give Feedback<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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GEW RETURNS TO THE RGV<\/h2>\n
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Calling all entrepreneurs and people with an idea they just can’t shake!<\/strong> Mark your calendars for November 16\u201322.<\/p>\n

Global Entrepreneurship Week<\/strong> is coming up, bringing entrepreneurs and business communities around the world together for a week of new connections along with opportunities and education meant to help you turn ideas into businesses.<\/p>\n

Here in Brownsville, we’re looking forward to celebrating the people starting businesses, taking chances on new ideas, and finding ways to grow.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re working on the lineup, so stay tuned. In the meantime, save the date!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n Learn about Global Entrepreneurship Week<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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M\u00c1S DE BCIC<\/h2>\n
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La hoja de ruta a 5 a\u00f1os de BCIC ya est\u00e1 disponible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nuestro Plan Estrat\u00e9gico BCIC 2025-2029<\/strong> Se basa en sus comentarios sobre lo que Brownsville m\u00e1s necesita: mejoras en la calidad de vida, apoyo a las empresas, revitalizaci\u00f3n del centro y oportunidades para retener el talento. V\u00e9alo aqu\u00ed<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

BIG Downtown Business Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a1Revitalice el centro de Brownsville! Si es propietario o inquilino, el Programa BIG ofrece apoyos equivalentes para apoyar sus renovaciones comerciales. Marque la diferencia en el coraz\u00f3n de nuestra ciudad. brownsvillecic.com\/big<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Financiamiento empresarial<\/strong><\/p>\n

Acceda a financiamiento dise\u00f1ado para emprendedores y peque\u00f1as empresas de Brownsville. El eBridge Fund ofrece opciones de financiamiento accesibles para quienes no pueden obtener pr\u00e9stamos tradicionales o buscan mejores tasas. Comience aqu\u00ed: ebridgefund.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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THIS WEEK DISTRICT 3, YOU’RE UP NEXT! 36 days until BIG LIFT applications open for District 3! Beginning December 1, 2026, eligible locally owned small businesses in Brownsville City Commission District 3 can apply for reimbursement of 80% of approved exterior improvement costs, up to $30,000. From storefront fa\u00e7ades and signage to lighting, landscaping, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","feature_success_story":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6261"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6261\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}