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Small Business and Entrepreneurial Support Services NOW AVAILABLE

Business, Grants, News, Success Stories / By Alejandra Valadez

We are OPEN for business! 🤝 Small Business and Entrepreneurial support services are NOW AVAILABLE at the E.G. Chayo Apodaca Community Center (341 N. Moon Rd., Socorro, Texas). The City of Socorro’s Economic Recovery Office (ERO) provides support services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and the general business community in Socorro, Texas. Come by and …

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Socorro Small Business Networking Event a Success

Business, Grants, News, Success Stories / By Alejandra Valadez

HOLIDAY THEMED SMALL BUSINESS MEETING HELD AT MOONLIGHT ADOBE HALL – This month’s small business community meeting brought a holiday spirit with it on Dec. 13, 2022. The meeting was opened by Mayor Ivy Avalos welcoming all in attendance, followed by District 3 Representative Rudy Cruz and At-Large Representative Ruben Reyes, who provided additional remarks …

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ICYMI: Third SOCO Breakfast held at El Crucero Mexican Grill

Business, Grants, News, Success Stories / By Alejandra Valadez

Socorro small businesses network with resource partners and local officials The third SOCO Breakfast small business networking event was held at El Crucero Mexican Grill on August 17, 2022. We would like to thank all of the small businesses that attended this event. We would also like to thank our event sponsors, Texas Gas Service …

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Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program – NOW OPEN!

Business, Grants, News, Success Stories / By Alejandra Valadez

Travel & Tourism Grants Now AVAILABLE for small businesses The Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program is NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS! Approximately $180 million in funding is available for applicants in the travel and tourism industries. Eligible applicants may receive a one-time grant of up to $20,000. Who is eligible to apply? Businesses in the following …

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Serenity Ranch recognized by Socorro City Council

Business, Grants, News, Success Stories / By Alejandra Valadez

Serenity Ranch – Equine Therapy with a Mission SOCORRO, TEXAS – June 2, 2022 – The Economic Recovery Office congratulates Serenity Ranch on its recognition by the City Council of Socorro on June 2, 2022. Serenity Ranch was recognized via Resolution 700 for its excellence in serving the community. Serenity Ranch is one of only …

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ICYMI: Third Small Business Meeting held at Three Missions Brewery

Business, Grants, News, Success Stories / By Alejandra Valadez

Third small business meeting featured presentations by TABC and City Planner. This month’s Small Business Support meeting was held at Three Missions Brewery on June 6, 2022. This is the third monthly Small Business Support meeting held in Socorro with the goal of bringing relevant business news, presenters, and resources to local business owners and …

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CSCI nonprofit seeks Executive Director

Grants, News / By Alejandra Valadez

SOCORRO, TEXAS – From our nonprofit partners at the CSCI, we’d like to share this exciting announcement… The City of Socorro Community Initiative (“CSCI”) nonprofit corporation seeks a qualified nonprofit Executive Director to implement History, Arts & Culture, and Health & Wellness projects in Socorro, Texas. The CSCI is a relatively new nonprofit organization established …

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TWDB approves $10,097,281 for Sparks Arroyo Drainage Project

Grants, News, Special Projects / By Alejandra Valadez

AUSTIN, TEXAS – (May 11, 2022) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved $10,097,281 in financial assistance from the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) to mitigate flooding for homes and businesses along the Sparks Arroyo in Socorro, Texas. The City of Socorro will use the assistance for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of the …

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Rio Vista Farm receives $30,000 grant from the Texas Historical Commission

Grants, Historic Preservation, News / By Alejandra Valadez

FEBRUARY 2022, SOCORRO, TEXAS – The Texas Historical Commission awarded the City of Socorro $30,000 in grant funding to support the ongoing Rio Vista Farm rehabilitation capital project. The Texas Historical Commission Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants Program provides funding to participating city governments to develop and sustain an effective local preservation program critical to …

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The City of Socorro receives a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the Rio Vista Farm Connections Project

Grants, Historic Preservation, News / By Alejandra Valadez

On March 1, 2022, the National Trust for Historic Preservation program awarded $50,000 to the City of Socorro. This funding comes from NTHP’s Telling the Full History Preservation Fund. The fund is a one-time grant program to interpret and preserve historic places of importance to underrepresented communities across states and territories of the United States. The …

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