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City Council Recognizes Small Business of the Quarter in Two Categories

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

🌟 Socorro Celebrates Small Business of the Quarter Honorees! 🌟 SOCORRO, TEXAS – The City of Socorro is thrilled to announce the honorees for our Small Business of the Quarter for Quarter 1 of 2025! These recognitions celebrate the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the Socorro business community and spotlight two businesses that exemplify excellence, innovation, …

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Wiwynn is Coming to Socorro — 549 Quality Jobs and a Bright Economic Future!

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

Wiwynn is investing $152 million and 549 quality jobs in socorro The City of Socorro is proud to welcome Wiwynn Technology Corporation to our community! In a monumental step forward for our city’s growth, Wiwynn is investing $152 million in a new manufacturing and distribution campus right here in the Socorro Logistics Centre Park. This …

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Small Business Recovery Program

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

Socorro small business recovery program taking applicants El Paso Collaborative, in partnership with Project Vida and the City of Socorro, is offering forgivable loans and grants of up to $10,000 per business for businesses located within Socorro. Eligible businesses are invited to learn more about program eligibility requirements by visiting https://www.pvida.net/mtap-services or contacting Paloma Medina …

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City of Socorro Launches Shop Local Business Directory

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

SHOP LOCAL SOCORRO! Discover the heart of our community by shopping locally! The City of Socorro is excited to introduce the new Shop Local Business Directory. #ShopLocalSOCORRO Our Shop Local directory is your go-to resource for finding and supporting local businesses, from charming retailers and cozy restaurants to skilled contractors and essential services. When you …

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Crisol Delgado: SBA Women in Business of the Year!

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

Crisol Delgado: Honored as the SBA Women in Business of the Year! For the first time, a Socorro business owner has been recognized by the Small Business Administration El Paso District Office. Crisol Delgado, the respected owner of Burro Time To Go, has been honored with the distinguished title of Women in Business of the …

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June 2024 SOCO Breakfast

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

Socorro small businesses network with resource partners and local officials This month’s SOCO Breakfast, which was held at E.G. Chayo Apodaca Community Center (341 N.Moon Rd.) in Socorro, Texas, was graciously sponsored by New American Funding and catered by Burro Time to Go. And boy, did they deliver! With an ambiance of fresh lemonade, signs of Choose Socorro, and amazing breakfast …

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December 2023 SOCO Breakfast at Los Corajudos del Gordo

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

Socorro small businesses network with resource partners and local officials HO, HO, -hold up a minute! We couldn’t let the holiday season pass us by without one more SOCO Breakfast. This month’s SOCO Breakfast was graciously hosted by the new Los Corajudos del Gordo restaurant located at 681 Horizon Blvd., in Socorro, Texas. And boy, …

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Socorro, Texas, becomes Foreign Trade Zone No. 302, the 3rd FTZ in El Paso County

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

Socorro receives an official Grant of Authority from the Foreign Trade Zone Board SOCORRO, TEXAS – On November 13, 2023, the City of Socorro received notice from the United States Foreign Trade Zones Board that its application to establish a Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”) under the Alternative Site Framework was approved. The approval of the …

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Small Business Community visits Socorro High School

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

Chef Enrique Lozano shares his story with shs students and small business community – A great success! That’s what was experienced at this month’s Socorro Small Business Community meeting on May 15, 2023. This month’s meeting took place at Socorro High School inside their Culinary Arts Program Bistro with breakfast prepared by SHS Culinary Arts …

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Women in Business Celebrate International Women’s Day in Socorro

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

FIRST “DESAYUNO MUJERES EMPRENDEDORAS” A CAPTIVATING EVENT IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY The E.G. Chayo Apodaca Community Center had the pleasure of welcoming many local “Emprendedoras” this past Wednesday, March 8, 2023, as part of our International Women’s Day celebration. Kudos! to all the emprendedoras from Socorro who participated in its first women’s networking breakfast …

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