MCALLEN, Texas - The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has partnered with UT-Rio Grande Valley's Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization to provide unique mentorship opportunities for students.
The goal is to connect budding entrepreneurs with the people and resources able to bring their ideas to life.
Their first event occurred on March 10 at the RGVHCC’s offices in McAllen.
In an exclusive interview with the RGG Business Journal, Skyler Howell, president of UTRGV CEO, explained how the program came about and why it is important.
The RGG Business Journal also secured an exclusive interview with Cynthia Sakulenzki, president and CEO of RGVHCC. Here is a video recording of the interview:
The RGG Business Journal also secured an exclusive interview with Julio Johnson, an electronics engineer and one of the mentors in the program. Here is a video recording of the interview: