We are pleased to announce an Innovation Hub Business Recruitment event for the Spring Semester, taking place at El Divino in McAllen at 5:30pm.

The S3 Entrepreneurship Challenge is designed to cultivate innovation, problem-solving, and business development skills while strengthening connections between education and the regional business community.

The initiative will open with a virtual kickoff and informational session on Jan. 14 from 8 to 10 a.m., outlining program expectations, timelines and opportunities for collaboration.

RGV LEAD is pleased to announce Sharyland ISD as our newest Member District!

Our Interim Executive Director attended the Construction Industry meeting to engage in dialogue and gain insight into the challenges impacting their sector, particularly workforce shortages, and is committed to driving positive change through proactive solutions.

We are proud to announce the following RGV LEAD Innovation Hub Business Intern Recipients for the Fall 2025 Initiative.

All welcome | No cost | Limited seating

Our interim executive Director and project coordinator making sure RGV LEAD is present with all our community stakeholders as we all work together to build better communities.

We’re excited to announce that RGV LEAD has partnered with Workforce Solutions Cameron and Texas Southmost College to host the 2026 Education Career Expo.

RGV LEAD is proud to share that our Board President and Interim Executive Director, Maricela De Leon, MPA, CPM, has been nominated for the 2026 Invest IN HER Award – Tradeswoman of the Year, recognizing excellence in field-based roles, for her leadership and work with RGV LEAD.

We had a great time visiting with everyone. Thank you, Senator Morgan LaMantia, for your encouraging speech this morning.

We are grateful to the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation for hosting the RGV LEAD Annual Meeting and Board Meeting.