The Business Times of the Rio Grande Valley

PDF Archive of Past Issues

November 06, 2008 " Veterans Now Serve in Business "In this issue, The Business Times introduces three United States military veterans who can now be called Valley vetrepreneurs.
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October 23, 2008 " Valley Retail Sector Soars "If it has been quite sometime since you have driven around the Rio Grande Valley, one of the first things you will definitely notice is the growth in shopping centers, stores and retail outlets.
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October 09, 2008 " Large or Small, the Valley Has a Venue for You "Are you the chosen one to plan an event? Maybe a family reunion, a wedding reception, quinceañera, or a luncheon the boss wants to be just great.
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September 25, 2008 " What’s New in the Auto Industry "What a difference a year makes, an applicable phrase describing 2008 car sales.
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September 11, 2008 " Prevention is the key to cutting Healthcare Costs "If you’re faced with a serious health problem and you are without health insurance, the financial worry can be as debilitating as the disease.
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August 28, 2008 " Colleges and Universities "Across the Rio Grande Valley an estimated 60,000 plus students are attending the area’s institutions of higher education. What is the future of the college experience in the Valley?
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August 14, 2008 " Surviving Dolly "A few days after the damaging wind and driving rain of Hurricane Dolly subsided; the path of the storm’s destruction could be seen across the Rio Grande Valley. What will the hurricane’s economic impact be?
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July 31, 2008 " Doing Business in Mexico "The Rio Grande Valley’s proximity to Mexico naturally leads to a confidence that its citizens know Mexico. But for all of our knowledge about Mexico would we be able to conduct business in Mexico?
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July 17, 2008 " Valley Transportation Year:2020 "Population increases and expected traffic congestion have led local Regional Mobility Authority officials to develop transportation plans for the future.
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June 19, 2008 " Art in the Valley "An appreciation of the arts is continuing to grow in South Texas. Art lovers give their perspective.
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June 5, 2008 " Ship Recycling "Four recyclers, soon to be joined by a fifth, dismantle ships at the Port of Brownsville.
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May 22, 2008 " Plastic Surgery "Plastic or cosmetic surgery is an area growing in both services and spending. In 2007, Americans spent $12.4 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery.
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May 8, 2008 " Maquilla Update "How is the maquiladora industry doing? It depends on who you ask. Experts feel the industry is flat in some border areas. Locally, comments on the
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April 24, 2008 " The Valley Viewed As One "Many benefits can come from creating a true regional approach by designating the Rio Grande Valley a Combined Statistical Area.
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April 10, 2008 " Building Green "Special Report: Going Green
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March 27, 2008 " Raising a Business and a Family "How do you balance a business and a family? Some say it’s impossible and some say it takes time once you’ve developed your own way of doing things.
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March 13, 2008 " Faith Based Businesses "Faith-based businesses have faith.
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February 28, 2008 " Continuing Education Programs Provide Opportunity "Special Report: Spotlight on Education.
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February 14, 2008 " The Wedding Biz "If you are getting married you may need some help all the way through until the Big Day. Local wedding experts and business owners can assist with all that weddings entail.
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