The director of marketing and communications at BCIC said the corporation is one of the “economic development organizations in Brownsville that offer incentives to organizations, people, and businesses to grow and strengthen the community.”

The RGV Startup Week, a pioneering event celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship in the Rio Grande Valley, is proud to announce its first-ever regional event scheduled from May 3 through May 10. This inaugural festival empowers aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners with educational events, interactive experiences, and actionable resources. Free and accessible to all, the event is strategically situated in Brownsville, a city renowned for its unique geographic and cultural nexus between the US and Mexico, its dynamic higher education community, and the revitalization of its historic downtown.