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Rio Grande City EDC Small Business Grant - a resounding success
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announces the success of its Small Business Boost Grant, which provided...
Apr 11 min read
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Rio Grande City takes steps toward downtown revitalization
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Rio Grande City Main Street hosted a strategic workshop on Friday, March...
Mar 251 min read
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Rio Grande City holds annual job fair event
Job seekers at the Rio Grande City Employer Expo & Job Fair The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation recently hosted its...
Feb 282 min read
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Rio Grande City EDC welcomes new Executive Director
Rosbell Barrera, new executive director for the Rio Grande City EDC The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is pleased...
Feb 252 min read
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Sara Hernandez named Assistant City Manager of Rio Grande City
City of Rio Grande City, Texas • www.cityofrgc.com Sara Hernandez, Assistant City Manager for the City of Rio Grande City The Rio Grande...
Feb 72 min read
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Rio Grande City EDC launches Small Business Boost Grant
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Small Business Boost Grant, a new...
Jan 21 min read
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Rio Grande City earns A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s
City of Rio Grande • City Hall Rio Grande City is proud to announce that it has received an A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s (S&P)...
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City awarded $500,000 Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant for downtown revitalization
The City of Grande City announces the receipt of a $500,000 Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Rep. Cuellar Secures $232 Million in Transportation Funding for Starr County
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced $232,328,651 in federal transportation funding for Starr County as part of TxDOT’s...
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Rio Grande City appoints permanent city manager
Gilberto Millan was officially named City Manager of Rio Grande City at the City Commission meeting on September 18, 2024, after serving dil
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City EDC attends Latina Leadership Conference & Expo 2024
Melinda Gomez, Communications Coordinator, and Adriana Torres, Administrative Assistant of the Rio Grande City Economic Development...
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Congressman Cuellar Secures Passage of Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, Boosting Trade in Rio Grande City
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), alongside Senator John Cornyn, successfully passed the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act. This...
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Rio Grande City hosts UTRGV Small Business Development Center workshop
The UTRGV Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Rio Grande City EDC, Rio Grande City Public Library , Rio Grande City...
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City Police and Fire Departments acquire new vehicles thanks to federal funding
The Rio Grande City Police and Fire Departments announce the acquisition of new vehicles, made possible through the dedicated efforts of...
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City EDC welcomes new Board of Directors
The Rio Grande City EDC welcomed new community leaders to its board of directors at its monthly Board of Directors meeting on June 20,...
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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The Power of Business Planning Workshop held at UTRGV Starr County
The UTRGV Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Rio Grande City EDC, Rio Grande City Public Library, Rio Grande City...
May 22, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street hosts celebration dinner at distinguished law office
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Rio Grande City Main Street hosted its annual Historic Preservation Dinner at the distinguished Law Offices of...
May 17, 20242 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street receives 2024 National Main Street Accreditation
For the eighth consecutive year, the Rio Grande City Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for...
May 17, 20242 min read
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In Style Beauty Salon Wins Rural Owned Small Business of the Year 2024
In Style Beauty Salon has been recognized as the Rural Owned Small Business of the Year 2024 by the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
May 7, 20242 min read
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Small Business Week in Rio Grande City
As we celebrate Small Business Week, it's important to recognize the crucial role that small businesses play in our economy. In Texas,...
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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