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Pharr EDC and UTRGV to Host Grand Opening of the Pharr Global Business Hub on Thu., 8/15 at 10 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) are excited to invite the community to the Grand Opening of the Pharr Global Business Hub, their new “One-Stop” Business Development & Resource Center. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a pivotal hub for business development, specializing in international business.

The grand opening event will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM at 301 S. Cage Boulevard in Pharr. 

The new center is designed to support and foster business growth through a variety of programs and services, including the Global Soft-Landing Program, business advisement, Kauffman Fast Track Cohorts, access to the Small Business Development Center, and professional education and workforce development programming, among many other resources.

“This innovative and first-of-its-kind center in the City of Pharr represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support economic growth and global business development,” said Victor Perez, President/CEO of the Pharr EDC. “Our collaboration with UTRGV ensures that we are providing the highest quality resources and education to our business and entrepreneurial community,” he added. “This center will be a beacon of opportunity for local and international businesses alike.”

The center will also feature a range of professional education and workforce development programming, aimed at equipping local businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

“UTRGV is excited about this new partnership with Pharr EDC and thanks the EDC for opening this ‘One-Stop’ Business Development and Resource Center,” said Veronica Gonzales, Senior Vice President for Governmental and Community Relations. She added, “Pharr’s international bridge makes Pharr a prime location for international companies to lay down roots and for local companies with international ties to locate and expand. UTRGV looks forward to lending its expertise to both local and international businesses which, in turn, will produce dividends not only to Pharr, but the entire region.”    

The collaboration with UTRGV underscores Pharr’s commitment to leveraging partnerships and enhancing global business development opportunities for the region. 

DETAILS
WHAT:  Grand Opening of the Pharr Global Business Hub 
WHEN: Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 10 AM 
WHERE: 301 S. Cage Boulevard, Pharr, Texas 78577