The UTRGV SBDC hopes you've had an exceptional summer despite the challenges.

With the holiday season around the corner, it's critical for business owners to stay the course and focus their energies on tweaking or implementing smart, sales strategies and maintaining or exceeding customer satisfaction. To help you stay on target, the center invites you to take advantage of training and business advising services.

For business-advisement assistance, visit eCenter Direct and register to set an appointment with a business advisor. You can also email a request for an appointment to sbdc@utrgv.edu. If you're unable to get online, please call our office at 956.665.7535. Confidential, bilingual, one-to-one business advisement is available at no cost.

Stay connected and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date information and resources for your small business.

Warmest regards,

UTRGV Small Business Development Center

"Celebrating over 35 years of service!"

The TTIR Program was established to provide one-time reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries that were negatively impacted due to COVID-19. These one-time grants are to reimburse eligible costs to these qualifying businesses. Click on grey button to the right for more information.

The UTRGV Industrial Assessment Center is performing energy audits for Rio Grande Valley businesses! This free service is made available through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Eligibility requirements apply and more information can be accessed through the grey button to the right.



9/1/2022 Use YouTube to Grow Your Business 12:00 PM-1:30 PM | No fee

9/13/2022 Manage Your Business Like A Champion 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | No Fee

9/14/2022 SBDC Smart Start 2:00 PM-3:00 PM | No Fee

9/15/2022 Storytelling Your Business 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | No Fee

9/15/2022 SBDC Smart Start en Español 2:00 PM-3:00 PM | No Fee

9/20/2022 QBO Basic Financial Reports 10:00 AM-11:30 AM | No Fee

9/20/2022 Creating a Brand Style Guide for Your Small Business 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | No Fee

9/21/2022 Exploring Your Market  2:00 PM-3:00 PM | No Fee

9/22/2022 Payroll Compliance 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | No Fee

9/27/2022 E-Commerce Roadmap: Getting Your Business Online 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | No Fee

9/28/2022 Canva Basics: Elevate Your Marketing with Stand-Out Graphics 10:00 AM-11:00 Am | No Fee

For those in business, or even new to business, the UTRGV SBDC offers additional, online training modules in English and Spanish that can be accessed from anywhere and at any time, 24/7/365. All sessions are at no cost and self-paced!

The following are some of the topics included in the portal:

• Buying a Business
• Finding and Attracting Investors
• How to Write a Business Plan
• Introduction to Pricing 
• Legal Requirements for Small Business
• Marketing 101: A Guide to Winning Customers
• Sales: A Guide for the Small Business Owner
• Selling Your Business
• Small Business Employee Recruitment and Retention
• Social Media Marketing
• Understanding Your Customer

*Registration required. Access the TXSW Border SBDC Network Training Portal for online training today!

Texas South-West Border SBDC Network

The Texas South-West Border SBDC Network has 10 field offices (including the UTRGV SBDC) that service a 79-county region.

Check out additional training events by our Network sister centers:

TXSW Border SBDC Network Training Registration & Information