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Are you looking to startup a small business or grow your existing business? Join us next Wednesday at 9am for a virtual workshop!
Size-Up is available for free on https://www.epbusinessstrong.org/size-up-el-paso/
Register for the workshop online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sizeup-virtual-workshop-tickets-453010254867
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There is a new financial resource for women entrepreneurs coming to El Paso! Join us tomorrow ,October 12th, to learn more!
JUST la institucion financiera para el desarrollo comunitario (CDFI por sus siglas en inglés) más reciente de El Paso estará realizando dos seminarios para ayudarle a comprender cómo puede crecer su negocio. Únase este Miercoles, 12 de Octubre, 2022:
Sesion 1: 11:30 a 13:30 en 5515 Robert Alva Ave., El Paso, TX 79905
Sesión 2: 17:00 a las 7 p.m. en 333 N. Oregon St., El Paso, TX 79901
Registrese aquí: https://buff.ly/3ErjW9N
StartHER Grant - Texas Woman’s University
The CWE’s StartHER Grant Program helps women business owners—current or aspiring—to undertake new and innovative projects. A total of 25 business owners will be selected to each receive a $5,000 grant.
Now open: Category 2!
The application window for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) is now open for businesses in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and will run through September 22.
To see a schedule of application timelines, to register for informational webinars and for eligibility and grant application details, deadlines and more, visit https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/texas-travel-industry-recovery-grant-program.
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A special thank you goes out to Anne Guayante from Economic Development for her hard work and role in securing a RAISE grant.
The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program is a federal program to help communities modernize roads, bridges, transit, rail ports, and intermodal transportation.
Earlier this year, the City of El Paso submitted a RAISE Grant application to secure funding for the design and construction of pedestrian and related site improvements at the City-owned Ysleta Port of Entry.
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El evento en Houston es una sesión de empoderamiento para conocer las necesidades de tu negocio y definir un plan para crecerlo.
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Building a is easier and more affordable than it used to be. FIX’s Website Workshop is here to support from the region in creating, designing and launching a website, all in just 3 weeks or less. Apply today at https://buff.ly/3JAHlGl. Applications close September 9th.
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The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with UPS on the Proudly Unstoppable Latinx-owned Small Business Grants Program for the second year in a row! We encourage you to apply before the deadline of Friday, September 16, 2022! https://bit.ly/3PYrYco
We want to hear from you!
Take a short survey to help us understand your small business needs! Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the City of El Paso allocated $14 million for small business response and recovery programming. The City of El Paso is seeking to implement effective programs that will grow your businesses. Please take this survey and have your voices heard. We value your input and we thank you for your time.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VGHZ3TW
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¡Queremos escuchar su opinión!
Contesta una pequeña encuesta que nos ayudara a entender lo que su negocio necesita.
La Ciudad de El Paso aprobó $14 millones para desarrollar programas y estimular la recuperación de pequeñas empresas.
La Ciudad de El Paso quiere escuchar su opinión para poder implementar programas efectivos que ayuden a hacer crecer su negocio.Por favor ayúdenos a contestar esta encuesta y haga que su voz sea escuchada.
Valoramos su opinión. Gracias por su tiempo.
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Has your business faced challenges in getting funding due to operating for fewer than three years or credit issues or do you simply want to start a new business but don't know where to start when it comes to funding options?
CDFIs might be a solution — here‘s why: https://bit.ly/BBB-Tips-CDFIs
Join us for a FREE two-part webinar! Click the link below to register:
https://txstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MOULB1ljTlyAyOgXxNxCHA
Landing pages are the MOST PROFITABLE ways to get customers to visit your website and sell your product or service.
Learn how to build solid landing pages, measure traffic and get appointments.
The City of El Paso and the TXSW SBDC Network have partnered with Digital Marketing Expert Alex Berea. Alex has helped many companies with language development, digital and social media marketing, content creation and web design. He is a strong supporter of small business and is ready to share his knowledge and expertise.
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Due to the overwhelming response from businesses and non-profits in the travel and tourism industry, the Office of the Governor has extended the Category 1 application window for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) to August 7 and have pushed back the dates of the upcoming application dates for Categories 2, 3 and 4.
To see an updated schedule of application timelines, to register for informational webinars and for eligibility and grant application details, deadlines, and more, visit the State and Federal Assistance tab at EPBusinessStrong.org/Financial-Assistance.
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🔈❗️Attention small business owners and entrepreneurs ❗️
Are you looking for small business loans in El Paso? Register for our event!
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Starting July 6, the Office of the Governor will begin accepting applications for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR), which will provide grants to Texas businesses in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries that were negatively affected due to COVID-19.
The TTIR program will issue a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to eligible Texas businesses in the following industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation; food services and drinking places; traveler accommodation; RV parks and recreational camps; traveler arrangement and reservation services; convention and tradeshow organizers; breweries; wineries; and distilleries.
Applications will be accepted in phases by industry group. To see a schedule of application timelines, to register for informational webinars and for eligibility and grant application details, deadlines, and more, visit the State and Federal Assistance tab at EPBusinessStrong.org/Financial-Assistance.
¡Acompáñenos en este panel virtual!
La Ciudad de El Paso aprobó $14 millones para desarrollar programas y estimular la recuperación de pequeñas empresas.
Queremos escuchar su opinión en como distribuir estos fondos, para así poder ayudar a cumplir los objetivos de su negocio.
¿Su negocio necesita ayuda en el desarrollo de páginas web? ¿Educación financiera empresarial ? o ¿asistencia técnica?
Sabemos que su tiempo es valioso y para nosotros su opinión también lo es.
Esperamos y pueda unirse a este evento virtual.
I Am El Paso
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Join Us for a Virtual Townhall Meeting!
The City of El Paso was allocated $14 million for small business response and recovery programming.
We want to hear from you about how to best use the funding by understanding your challenges and goals.
Does your business need help with website development? With business financial education? With technical assistance?
We know your time is valuable, we value your feedback and hope you join us in this virtual townhall meeting.
I Am El Paso
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/small-business-townhall-english-sessions-767209
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Join us for our free event to learn more about SWTAAC!
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The Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (TAAC) assists U.S. manufacturing and service firms that face challenges from import competition to regain profitable growth. TAAC helps its clients document their technical needs and helps them plan, implement and pay for the highest-quality technical assistance available.
Learn more ➡️ https://swtaac.org/services#qualify
The Downtown and Uptown neighborhoods have changed dramatically. We want to develop a vision of what we want to see these areas become and how we can connect these two neighborhoods together while charting a cohesive strategy to get there. Your input is essential to defining areas where we should focus our planning efforts.
Draw your ideal uptown downtown study area boundary
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View the current boundary outlined in red. Draw your boundary, change/edit and highlight areas of interest.
Visit www.elev8ep.com/dtup
Congratulations to our Assistant Director, Mirella Craigo!
Our Foundation is proud to support community leaders who actively work to strengthen the Borderplex region. Congratulations to Mirella Craigo, Assistant Director of Economic & International Development - City of El Paso, and the newest ! During her tenure, Mirella has been instrumental in implementing business loan programs in El Paso and most recently developed crucial strategies to administer nearly $25M in grants from the to support struggling small businesses. We are proud to welcome Mirella and support her as she participates in Aspen Institute Socrates Program and continues to build financial empowerment for the next generation of El Pasoans.
Check out this great segment on by Robert Holguin KFOX, in which we visited THRFT Store Vintage to further promote the impact of the Buy El Paso program.
We’re delighted to announce that the City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government has joined the City Innovation Ecosystems (CIE) program! The CIE program is an initiative by the National League of Cities that provides cities with resources and support to help entrepreneurs of color achieve greater economic mobility.
As part of this program, the Economic Development Department has committed to helping small businesses secure funding through Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). We look forward to updating you throughout the year about our progress!
If you are a small business owner in need of funding, please reach out to us at 915-342-2790. We're here to help!
The City of El Paso has been committed to assist and promote small businesses in the community in order to cultivate a sustainable regional economy.
Upon receiving funding from the CARES Act in 2020, the City of El Paso partnered with the Better Business Bureau to create the "Buy El Paso" campaign.
To advance this campaign's efforts and by Mayor Proclamation, we're thrilled to announce that December 4th shall officially be recognized annually as "Buy El Paso Day."
Visit BuyEP.org for more info and let's support local!
"Year after year, data showing low violent crime rates in majority-Mexican American and Mexican immigrant border communities dispels myths of the U.S.-Mexico border as a region filled with crime and chaos.
The Axios analysis using FBI data and the 2020 census found 11 border communities had a violent crime rate of 340.2 per 100,000 residents, around 15% lower than the national average of 398.5."
Violent crime rates in 11 of the largest communities along the U.S.-Mexico border stayed below the national average amid rise nationally
Happy Veterans Day to all the admirable men and women that serve our great country.
And a special shoutout to our very own, Kelly Kotlik, former U.S. Army Veteran. We thank you for your service and are lucky to have you on our team!
In honor of our bridges being reopened after nearly 2 years of pandemic-related travel restrictions, we wanted to kick off our monthly campaign by sharing the crossing averages that our ports of entry experience on a daily basis.
Just a friendly reminder of the international impact that our ports of entry have on our community.
Today's the day! 🤩
We're thrilled to be supporting the Dia de Los Mu***os Pitch Competition event hosted by our community partners at the STTE Foundation.
Startups play such a critical part in our community and offering them the right support creates a sustainable environment for their growth and success.
Between today and tomorrow, local entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to showcase their startup ideas to venture capitalists and investors for a chance to gain access to capital and scale their businesses.
Stay tuned for all the action!
Amazon announced that it would begin hiring immediately for over 500 full-time jobs (minimum of $15 an hour) needed for the anticipated opening late this month of its El Paso distribution facility.
We’re excited to witness the actualization of this highly impactful business expansion.
EL PASO, Texas -- Amazon announced Wednesday that it would begin hiring immediately for over 500 full-time jobs needed for the anticipated opening late this month of its El Paso distribution facility. The jobs, which start at a minimum pay rate of $15 an hour, involve working with robotics to pack a...
“The El Paso borderplex has become highly competitive in a state that is a national and international economic powerhouse, thanks to its unified and robust regional approach, said representatives of El Paso’s private and public partnerships.”
EL PASO, TEXAS — The El Paso borderplex has become highly competitive in a state that is a national and international economic powerhouse, thanks to its unified and robust regional approach, said representatives of El Paso’s private and public partnerships....
"A new study has revealed that El Paso is the third-safest large city in the nation to live in."
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A new study has revealed that El Paso is the third-safest large city in the nation to live in. According to a study from AdvisorSmith, which took data from the FBI, El …
So what kind of services are offered through our department?
We work to promote economic growth initiatives and opportunities to stimulate business attraction and retention within our region. We do so by supporting existing small businesses, recruiting companies to relocate and/or expand in El Paso, create tax-increment reinvestment zones throughout the city, and incentivize impactful investments.
Follow us on all of our social media pages to stay informed on everything we do and stay in the loop on resources that are available to small business owners, monthly snapshots of our community's economic indicators, and fun reminders of how El Paso, TX is the premier city in which to work and do business.
Economic & International Development - City of El Paso updated their phone number.
The City of El Paso Economic & International Development Department serves as an integral part of the City's Mission & Vision to deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and develop a vibrant regional economy.
We serve to support existing businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and recruit new businesses to stimulate job growth and expand our existing tax base. Stay tuned for future content and don't hesitate to reach out for any questions!
Economic & International Development - City of El Paso updated their business hours.
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Happy Veterans Day to all the admirable men and women that serve our great country. And a special shoutout to our very own, Kelly Kotlik, former U.S. Army Veteran. We thank you for your service and are lucky to have you on our team! #EPTXEconDev #VeteransDay
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