Father’s Day is a special day for the men who have persevered through sleepless nights, long work days, and offered unwavering dedication to give our generation the prosperity and the strong foundation the City of Mission has today.Why not return the favor by treating Dad to some of the finer things Mission has to offer? We here at your Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce want to help honor our local fathers and show our appreciation for their sacrifices by recommending to you a few places that can make their Father’s Day a truly memorable experience. Great Restaurants for Great Dads
With summer just around the corner, your friends, family, and neighbors are no doubt making plans for special events, BBQs, and vacations – or staycations. While you may be able to schedule a getaway with your family at some point during the summer, don’t forget to enjoy all the fun activities your City of Mission has to offer. Fill up you and your kids’ summer break with family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities all within the Rio Grande Valley region. Your Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce invites you to support local business this summer by visiting these venues: Mission Entertainment Venues
Memorial Day is the national holiday in which we look back at the sacrifices made by those in America’s armed forces and join together in celebration of their lives and the freedom they have fought for. Your Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce recognizes that this holiday also entails a three-day weekend, which provides us all with some much needed time to spend with our friends, family, and neighbors. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend this year with a variety of fun activities and plenty of delicious South Texas food brought to you by some of our Mission Chamber members. Memorial Day
There appears to be good news on the horizon for small businesses in Texas. Just last week, state Rep. R.D. ‘Bobby’ Guerra publicized that he has the support of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to help push forward House Bill 2248. The bill is “related to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses and micro-businesses”. The support of the nation’s eminent small business association will prove to be a vital asset to getting HB 2248 through legislation. Representing over 325,000 small businesses throughout the country,
Are you a savvy shopper? Do you love spending less and getting more? Stop dealing with key tags that get lost. Stop digging through that messy kitchen drawer that still has coupons from 2002. Put the smart back in your smartphone and get the sweetest local deals by downloading the GoMission app today! With an easy-to-use interface, bright visuals that guide you to exactly where you want to be, and an awesome map feature that finds the best deals near you, GoMission is the perfect app for adventure and new experiences. Developed for the community of Mission and its visitors,
Mother’s Day is an important day of celebration for the women in our lives, so it shouldn’t be overlooked. Your Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure that you’re aware of all the options you have when celebrating this momentous holiday. It’s safe to say that the community of Mission and its surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities and places to check out while you are planning for Mother’s Day. Let’s take a look! Grabbing a Bite One of the best things we can do with our mothers is simply spend some time with them. Nothing says quality
We have the chance to celebrate a number of occasions and people every year. From Easter to Thanksgiving, Presidents’ Day to Columbus Day, there always seems to be a holiday to celebrate. But there’s only one day of the year specifically set apart to honor the women in our lives who are mothers. This May 14th, join together with your Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Mother’s Day, as we take a little extra time to show our appreciation for all the mothers across the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of nation. Mother’s day is a day of
Your Mission Chamber of Commerce has the pleasure of working for businesses of all sizes. Whether large or small, they each play an important role in our local economy. Part of what allows us to serve our small business members effectively is keeping up with the issues that directly affect them and similar businesses elsewhere. The following are a few topics that are affecting small business owners and which should be followed. 1.The Executive Order on Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Cost This move by the current administration is aimed at helping simplify the complexity and costs that come with
The digital age has undoubtedly changed the way businesses interact with their clients. In an era of social media and digital presence, chambers of commerce may seem to be a bit behind the times—but that’s far from the truth. Despite the growth of the online world, business organizations like your local chamber of commerce can offer you tangible, real world benefits that you won’t find anywhere else (sorry Facebook). Members often receive numerous perks, much needed exposure, and amazing networking options. If aren’t sure what the next steps are to push your business ahead, then consider the following reasons why
The Rio Grande Valley has seen quite a bit of change over the last couple of decades and the next couple of years is set to continue this trend. While Hidalgo County officials expect to see the county’s population hit the one million mark by 2020, the Texas Demographic Center projections has estimates falling slightly short of that. Regardless of the slight variation, the fact remains that the Rio Grande Valley continues to be one of the fastest growing regions in America. In fact, the Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission metro area became the 5th largest Texas metropolitan statistical area in 2015. Whether or