SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley

#SavorySaturday 🍵 🎉 CONGRATS to Lorena Montiel for being named the 2026 Lower Rio Grande Valley District Veteran Young Entrepreneur of the Year! Join the celebration next week during National Small Business Week! #SmallBusinessWeek #NSBW

#FreshCoatFriday 🎨 🎉 CONGRATS to Fresh Coat Painters of McAllen for being named the 2026 Lower Rio Grande Valley District Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year! Join the celebration next week during National Small Business Week! #SmallBusinessWeek #NSBW

#ThriveThursday 💯 🎉 CONGRATS to Indigo Laine & Co. for being named the 2026 Lower Rio Grande Valley District Small Business Manufacturer of the Year! Join the celebration next week during National Small Business Week! #SmallBusinessWeek #NSBW

#WednesdayWomen💪 🎉 CONGRATS to Dance Time, LLC for being named the 2026 Lower Rio Grande Valley District Women-Owned Small Business of the Year! Join the celebration next week during National Small Business Week! #SmallBusinessWeek #NSBW

#TuesdayTrophy🏆 🎉 CONGRATS to Blanca E. Perez for being named the 2026 Lower Rio Grande Valley District Small Business Person of the Year! Join the celebration next week during National Small Business Week! #SmallBusinessWeek #NSBW

#ThursdayThoughts🤔 What's the difference between franchising and buying an existing business as two alternatives to starting a business from scratch? Learn the difference and find out which option is best for you! sba.gov/business-guide…

The National #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit is May 5-6! Join thousands of entrepreneurs for two days of expert-led sessions, federal resource deep-dives, and networking—all for FREE. 💯 💻Register today: sba.gov/nsbw

Does your business have a clear marketing plan? Now, more than ever, it’s important for you to distinguish your business from the competition and how to reach your customers. 📅 Fri. Apr. 24⏰9AM - 11AM 📍SBA 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX Register eventbrite.com/e/1986926696235

🤠 Small businesses power America’s rural communities. 💻 Learn about resources to help rural businesses thrive: sba.gov/rural

Tomorrow Morning! ☀️ From Startup to Scale-Up Join us for the FriYAY 🎉Information Session to discover SBA programs and resources that support your #smallbiz at every stage. 📅 Fri. Apr. 17 ⏰10AM - 11AM 📍SBA 2422 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX Register eventbrite.com/e/1986934643004

🎖️Military service members: Is your next mission entrepreneurship? 🤜 Connect with free business training to help you take the first steps: sba.gov/b2b

Need additional funding to take your business to the next level? 💰 💻 An SBA microloan can help! Learn how to apply: sba.gov/microloans

Whether you’re a small business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, you’ll learn the essential strategies and tactics to successfully market your business online. 📅 Tues. April 14 ⏰ 2PM to 3:30PM 🛜 Virtual REGISTER ➡️ @3c89fd8a-7f68-4667-aa15-41ebf2208961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/30d48ae6…

Training Day! #SBA_LRGV + Dept. of Labor = your business BFFs 🤛 We teamed up to break down the Fair Labor Standards Act - wages, hours, and compliance made simple. - Learn the rules, avoid the oops, and keep your biz thriving.

Happy FRIYAY! #SBA_LRGV is proud of our #NSBW Winners! Read article...SBA announces Valley winners in National Small Business Week myrgv.com/local-news/202… via @myrgvnews

🌪️🌧️🌀 Disaster recovery tip: Business owners, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters in declared disaster areas don’t need to wait for an insurance settlement to apply for SBA assistance. 💻 Apply now: sba.gov/disaster

Join us for this informative contracting training to learn about the Woman-Owned Small Business certification programs that can help you access new business opportunities. 📊 📅 Mon. April 13 ⏰ 9AM to 10PM 📍Weslaco - In-Person REGISTER ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/1985397375997

Registration for the National #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit is officially OPEN! 📈 Ready to level up? Join us May 5–6 for business workshops, resources, and networking with fellow entrepreneurs. 🆓 The best part? It’s completely FREE! 🔗 Secure your spot: sba.gov/national-small…

As a business owner and employer, you are responsible for adhering to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Join #SBA_LRGV to learn from the experts. 📅Fri., April 10, 2026 ⏰ 9a-11a 📍SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office, Harlingen REGISTER 👉 eventbrite.com/e/1984412348754

Celebrating community impact! A HUBZone-certified small business used an SBA 504 loan to purchase a historic office building—honoring its legacy through commissioned artwork. #SBA_LRGV Angela Burton and Veronica Chavez attended the unveiling! #SBA #HUBZone #SmallBusiness