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August 19, 2009:

Uvalde, TX - Texans for Rural Entreprenerurship & Education (TREE) will be providing the First Step FastTrac program starting September 3, 2009. The 12 week program helps students develop a feasibility plan, research the local market, identify competitors and understanding how to finance her business.

Read more about Local Business Development Classes Coming Fall 2009

Feb 14, 2008: 
Carrizo Springs, TX – Hundreds of organizations joined together in an unprecedented effort to inspire and encourage young people to consider entrepreneurship as a career choice and to celebrate America’s unique culture of inventiveness during EntrepreneurshipWeek USA, Feb. 24 – March 3, 2007.  
Read more about Nationwide Effort Launched to Educate Next Generation of Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Aug 13, 2007: 
Austin, TX August 13, 2007:  Future business owners are used to working by them selves to get their business up and running in South Texas.  In the region the resources are few and far between.  Texans for Rural Entrepreneurship & Education (TREE) noticed the need for free assistance to help the community grow future business owners and has since put together a strategic plan on how to offer the community that added value.
Read more about Texans for Rural Entrepreneurship & Education push forward with their collaborative partners to adopt new programs.

July 15, 2007:
Hidalgo County, TX  -  Progresso ISD superintendent, Dr. Fernando Castillo and Progreso Mayor Omar Vela will welcome entrepreneurs of all levels to the first economic development conference presented the Progreso Independent School District.  The Economic Development Conference will be held on Saturday, August 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Insert Location Here.
This conference will provide rural Hidalgo County residents information on business development regarding technical assistance and business financing resources available in South Texas. 
Read more about Progreso Independent School District to Host First Annual Economic Development Conference: Putting a Spotlight on Entrepreneurship

Feb 20, 2007:
Seguin, Texas:  Entrepreneurship Summit 2007, presented by I-10 Corridor Association, will be held on Wednesday, March 21 from 8:00am to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, in Tschoepe Hall at Texas Lutheran University. Community leaders, elected officials and students are encouraged to attend. The summit, which will offer a forum where community leaders can learn new ways to support and grow entrepreneurs locally.
Entrepreneurship Summit 2007 topics will include; Shifting Demographics, Building an Entrepreneurship Economy, and Advancing Regional Entrepreneurship. 
Read more about I-10 Corridor Association brings together local community leaders and students for an Entrepreneurship Summit

 

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NHS of Dimmit County Staff at the 2007 eWeek event in Carrizo Springs


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FIrst Step FastTrac in Uvalde, TX

Location: Quality Inn, Uvalde TX   

Classe Dates:   September 3, 8, 17, 24

                     October 1, 8, 15, 22

                     November 5, 12

                     Graduation is Nov. 19

Times:  Classes are every Thursday evenings from 6:00pm-9:00pm    

Note: First Class will be on Tuesday 9/8

           

MUST REGISTER BEFORE 9/8/09

To register or obtain additional information, please call Raquel at

1-888-241-2215