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PHARR, Texas – Join the Level Up Series featuring Business Money Management, an interactive roundtable with industry experts ready to help you strengthen your financial strategy and grow your business.
| Featuring: • Blanca Villalobos, Executive Vice President, IBC Bank • Angela Burton, District Director, SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office • Joe Martinez, CEO & Owner, Big Joe Supreme Credit Services |
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month this April, the Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in partnership with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center will host a Business Money Management Roundtable discussion aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs and small business owners with essential financial tools and resources.
The event will take place on Tuesday, April 21 at 11:00 AM at the Pharr Global Business Hub, located at 301 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, Texas.

This interactive roundtable will bring together business owners, financial experts, lenders, and microlenders to discuss practical strategies for managing business finances, accessing capital, and planning for sustainable growth.
“Supporting our local businesses goes beyond recruitment, it’s about equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed,” said Victor Perez, President & CEO of the Pharr EDC. “This roundtable is an opportunity for business owners to gain valuable insight and build relationships that can help strengthen and grow their operations.”
Leticia Adame, Economic and Workforce Development Director, emphasized the importance of direct access to financial partners. “We invite our business community to come out and take advantage of this opportunity to meet one-on-one with lenders and microlenders,” said Adame. “Whether you’re looking to take your business to the next level, invest in improvements, or explore funding options, this event is designed to connect you with the right resources.”
“Strong businesses are built on strong financial foundations,” added Armando Villarreal, Economic Development Training Specialist for the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC). “This roundtable is about giving entrepreneurs the tools and clarity they need to make smarter financial decisions and grow with confidence.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, ask questions, and explore financing opportunities tailored to their business needs.
For more information, please contact the Pharr EDC at 956.221.2124 or visit the Pharr Global Business Hub.
This session is part of the Pharr Global Business Hub’s new programming. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and LEVEL UP your business!
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