UTRGV to host Business Resource Showcase focused on regional economic development on Tuesday, Mar. 31

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Staff Report

Edinburg, TX - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Office of Workforce & Economic Development will host the UTRGV Business Resource Showcase: Regional Information Series on March 31 in Pharr, featuring presentations and a resource fair focused on business support programs and regional partnerships. The event will highlight services and initiatives designed to assist entrepreneurs, small businesses and organizations across the Rio Grande Valley, including participation opportunities for Edinburg-area stakeholders.

Program details

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Pharr Global Business Hub, located at 301 S. Cage Blvd. Registration and networking will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by program presentations from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The showcase will include informational sessions and a resource fair featuring UTRGV leadership, program representatives and regional partners.

Topics scheduled for discussion include small business resources, start-up incubation programs and internship partnership opportunities. Additional subject areas include government contracting, business consulting, professional development and continuing education programs available through UTRGV and partner organizations.

Regional relevance

The event is part of a regional information series highlighting workforce development resources and economic initiatives available throughout the Rio Grande Valley, including Edinburg. Organizers state the showcase is designed to provide a centralized setting for businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations to learn about available support programs and partnership opportunities.

Source -- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Office of Workforce & Economic Development