Texas Border Business
The University of Texas Pan-American (UTPA) and Easter Seals RGV are hosting The Perfect Pair fashion event on June 17, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.
The Perfect Pair is the first-time powerful partnership of these two organizations that promote the importance of early childhood intervention and services for those living with disabilities to build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.
This red carpet event will include a chic fashion show and live auction featuring designer handbags and shoes, a silent auction, and fabulous food from local restaurants. The proceeds will support the programs and services of Easter Seals RGV as well as students enrolled at UTPA who are living with disabilities.
Local business leaders and proud UTPA alumni Bill and Jodi Hamer of Hamer Enterprises are being honored by the University at this event. Bill Hamer (BBA ’74) has served on the UTPA College of Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council since 1998.
Jodi Hamer (BA ’04) has served on the College of Arts and Humanities Advisory Council and is now a member of the University’s Development Board. Both are Founding Members of The UTPA President’s Circle. They believe in giving back to their community and especially to their alma mater and its students. As local business owners, with 45 percent of their employees being UTPA graduates, they know that education is the key to producing diligent, hardworking and successful professionals to populate the Rio Grande Valley workforce.
Bill commented, “This partnership with the University and Easter Seals is powerful. Helping those with disabilities to move from cradle to college and build a solid foundation for their lives is imperative. We are very proud of Easter Seals for all their dedication to the children of the Rio Grande Valley, and of UTPA for making sure nothing will get in the way of all our kids pursuing their dreams.”
Jodi adds, “And what woman can resist the ‘perfect pairing’ of shoes and handbags?”
Tickets are $40 per person. For more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please call (956) 631-9171. Contact: Sue Hipsher Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley
631-9171, or shipsher@easterseals-rgv.org
