“2019 McAllen Innovation Grant Winners”

October’s I&E Network at the McAllen Chamber

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The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and is proud to present the selected 6 winning projects for the 2019 McAllen Innovation Grant.  Entrepreneurs are rolling out new ideas and new items. Innovators will network and learn about their projects, struggles, victories, but more than anything, what have they done in order to be awarded as recipients of this prestigious award and what are they are working on in order to move their projects forward. 

Join us at the next I&E Network on Thursday, October 24th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Mcallen Chamber of Commerce. In this event we are presenting: 

Ammo Fire Starters, LLC Made out of a proprietary blend of waxes and wood, and shaped as a grenade, this product is a fun and reliable product to get any fire started. Unlike any other lighter fluid, it is safe and will not taint your food. 

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Edison Foods Bread that is fighting epidemic diseases related to obesity. Through its secret formula using natural ingredients, Edison Bread gives a rich taste, texture and form while preserving a molecular structure of natural ingredients. 

Lickstrips Pre-packaged edible flavor strips that can easily be added on your drinks, fruits, or sodas. An easier and cleaner alternative of dressing a bottle, lickstrips are ready just to peel, stick and lick. 

Lumina Direct A PVC chair for infection control. This medical device will reduce threat of infection of its users. It can support patients of up to 450 lbs. without risking their integrity or injury by fall. 

The Adventures of XO and CY XO and his dog CY live in O.B. city, together they fight mayor Diane Beeties but first they need to step up to their bullies Chip and Nacho. The Adventures of XO and CY is an innovative children’s book that fights obesity and diabetes through a series of exercises that kids must do in order to continue reading. 

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Ya’ax Vegan Foods Multiple vegan foods that are not easily found in the market such as vegan mayos, chocolate hazelnut spreads, ranch, Italian dressings and pizza crusts.

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