Strength in numbers – Valley Partnership CEO Linda McKenna

The Rio Grande Valley will be more effective and have a louder voice if we all begin to work together. Valley leaders must recognize that the region cannot be the third largest market in Texas until all communities come together.

This is the message from newly appointed Rio Grande Valley Partnership President and CEO Linda McKenna, who says the foundation of the Chamber is its power to bring together community and business leaders from across the Valley to help carry the message of opportunity and rapid growth in the region statewide and beyond. Continue reading →

Professionalism runs in the family – Iris Barrera DDS (Pharr, TX)

Next-gen dentist continues on with the idea of ‘gentleness’ and a purely female touch to the practice. Continue reading →

It’s all about family – Rick Vasquez, DDS (Edinburg, TX)

How one Edinburg dentist makes sure that his team and patients receive the true Valley experience – hospitality, culture, and heart Continue reading →

Two Hands, Countless Smiles – Dr. Brenda Landeros & Valley Family Dentistry (Harlingen, TX)

Dr. Brenda Landeros has taken her strong drive and passion for the healthcare industry and turned it into successful dental practices in both the Dallas area and the Rio Grande Valley. She owns Valley Family Dentistry of Harlingen and finds her success daily in her love of both family and fulfilling an important role in Valley dental care. Continue reading →

The Weight Loss Myth of Fad Diets

‘Dieting’ doesn’t work, but a healthy weight loss plan will help you reach your goal. Continue reading →

Couch-Potato Kids: It Shows in Their Eyes, Researchers Say

Young children who spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games have narrower eye arteries than kids who are more physically active, new Australian research reports. Narrower arteries are a marker of future cardiovascular risk, and the narrower the vessels, the higher the risk, the experts said Continue reading →

Experimental Test May Warn of Premature Births

Researchers have developed a blood test that they say could help physicians predict whether pregnant women will deliver their babies prematurely. The test isn’t ready for prime time, however, and it’s not foolproof: a study found that it misses some premature births and incorrectly predicts others. Continue reading →

Eric “Drummer Boy” Molina: And the Beat Goes On – A Valley Boxer’s Rise to Victory in Las Vegas

Eric Molina has an amazing story to tell of how a small town kid from Lyford in Willacy County turned one of his interests into a man’s career in one of today’s dominant sports. He is a shining example of where hard work, drive, grit, and a dream can take you. And one of his finest moments recently unfolded under the bright lights of a Las Vegas ring. Continue reading →

IBEX Employer Solutions: Taking HR to a Whole New Level

Tweet By Krystal Krenek IBEX Employer Solutions wants business owners to feel enabled to focus on the passion they have for growing their businesses and not lose focus stumbling over the plethora of human resources tasks.  IBEX aims to alleviate the HR headaches for companies and provides a turnkey solution …

It’s The Team That Gets Us Where We Are – Davis Equity Realty

When Big Business like H.E.B., Wal-Greens, Cinemark Theater, AutoZone, Whataburger and Marriott Hotels want to move into Rio Grande Valley and need to find the right location and space, who do they turn to? Continue reading →