UTRGV Small Business Development Center

🌪 Hurricane season runs from June through November in South Texas.

Businesses that prepare early face fewer disruptions and reopen faster. Now is the time to plan for continuity.

📅 Small Business Emergency Preparedness Webinar
🗓 June 16 | 2–3 PM CST
👉 Register: https://utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517750570688/WN_LVkp6EwMSPaJDUxcpWheVA

✨ We had a great time visiting the Vogue College of Cosmetology in McAllen for Career Day!

It was inspiring to connect with talented students eager to turn their passion for beauty into a career. We shared resources and insights on what it really takes to start and run a successful beauty business—because creativity is just one piece of the puzzle. Strong management skills can make or break a business.

We also encouraged students to reflect on their path—whether they’re best suited for business ownership or for thriving within an established company. Both are valid and rewarding choices, and understanding the right fit early can save time and resources.

Students were invited to explore our webinars and seminars designed to guide them through this journey—and to reach out for advising services when they’re ready to take the next step.

Pictured is Business Advisor Fernando Andrade-Larios at the information booth.

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Texas South-West SBDC Network
UTRGV Workforce & Economic Development

🎉Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Business Advisor Fernando Andrade‑Larios!🎉

Your positivity, humor, and dedication make a lasting impact on everyone you work with. We appreciate all that you do and the energy you bring to our team each day.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with laughter, joy, and continued success in the year ahead! 🎂🥳



Texas South-West SBDC Network
UTRGV Workforce & Economic Development