Texas Border Business
Edinburg – On Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 11:30am- 1:00 pm, Memorial Funeral Home and the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee presents “The State of the Edinburg CISD featuring E.C.I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez .
The Public Affairs Luncheons are an initiative introduced in 2006, and since then have featured popular topics with speakers that cover important community and legislative issues. The vision is to inform, involve and educate chamber investors and civic leaders. The event also allows business professionals to meet, network and create opportunities for the companies they represent. Cost to attend the luncheon is $15 per person or $150 for a table of 8, and includes a hot lunch, beverage and dessert. The luncheon will take place at The Memorial Event Center located at 208 E. Canton in Edinburg.
Dr. René Gutiérrez has served as Superintendent of Schools for the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District since June 2009. Dr. Gutiérrez attended schools in Mexico at an early age then immigrated to McAllen, Texas where he graduated from McAllen High School. He has an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Texas Southmost College at Brownsville; a Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) from Pan American at Brownsville; and a Master of Education Degree from the University of Texas-Pan American. He received a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas-Pan American. His doctoral dissertation is entitled: “Factors Contributing to the Academic Achievement of Mexican-Origin Immigrant High School Students”. Under Dr. Gutiérrez’s leadership, Edinburg CISD became a Texas Education Agency “Recognized School District.” As superintendent, Dr. Gutiérrez is responsible for 43 schools.
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Memorial Funeral Home for their generous sponsorship. Memorial Funeral Home is an independent, family-owned funeral home in South Texas. With two locations, in the valley, the Edinburg location was established in 2003 and is committed to serving families in their time of need. For more information or to make a reservation please call the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at 956-383-4974.
