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Programs & Resources

Programs

5 active
SBDC Office Hours
Resource
SBDC Office Hours
Free 1:1 business advising at the Elsa EDC office — UTRGV SBDC advisors come to Elsa so you don't have to drive to Edinburg.
Coffee & Connect
Mixer · 1 events
Coffee & Connect
A recurring community-first networking event where Elsa entrepreneurs, city leadership, and community partners connect over coffee, light refreshments, and informal conversation.
Leadership Elsa
Cohort
Leadership Elsa
A six-month cohort program shaping the next generation of Elsa leaders through civic education, service projects, and networking.
Lift Elsa Program
Resource
Lift Elsa Program
Affordable capital for Elsa small businesses — loans up to $50,000 at 0% interest, in partnership with LiftFund.
Ribbon Cutting
Community Event
Ribbon Cutting
A welcome celebration for new Elsa businesses — the EDC partners with you on a ribbon cutting or grand opening that puts your launch on the map.

Resources

1 in the community
Lift Elsa Incentive
Local
Lift Elsa Incentive
An Elsa-based small business needing $5K–$50K for equipment, working capital, or expansion at a rate well below commercial bank loans.

Regional, State & Federal Resources

Across the region

9 resources
Workforce Solutions
Regional
Workforce Solutions
An Elsa employer who needs to fill positions without paying recruiter fees, or any Elsa resident looking for work, training, or unemployment help.
UTRGV Small Business Development Center
Regional
UTRGV Small Business Development Center
Anyone in Elsa who wants free, confidential, expert help writing a business plan, preparing for a loan application, or thinking through how to grow.
Small Business Administration
Regional
Small Business Administration
An Elsa business needing a loan larger than Lift Elsa or a CDFI can provide, or one pursuing HUBZone or 8(a) certification for government contracts.
Lift Fund
Regional
Lift Fund
Texas-based nonprofit CDFI offering small business loans up to $500K, including 0%- and 2.5%-interest partnership programs in the RGV.
SBA Veteran Business Outreach Center
Regional
SBA Veteran Business Outreach Center
An Elsa-area veteran, service member, or military spouse starting or growing a business — free training, counseling, and mentoring.
Apex Accelerator
Regional
Apex Accelerator
For Elsa businesses that want to sell to government — school districts, cities, state agencies, or federal — and need help with bids and proposals.
People Fund
Regional
People Fund
Texas-based nonprofit CDFI providing small business loans, financial coaching, and education across Texas.
RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Regional
RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
A Hispanic-owned Elsa business looking for region-wide visibility, mentorship, and a Spanish-language-friendly business community.
RGV Partnership
Regional
RGV Partnership
An Elsa business owner who wants a region-wide leadership network, access to RGV Economic Indicators data, or a seat at the regional advocacy table.

Latest News

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EEISD Interns Gather the Stories Behind Elsa’s Centennial
News · Aug 4, 2026
EEISD Interns Gather the Stories Behind Elsa’s Centennial
How EEISD Students Are Helping Elsa Turn 100 On March 6, 2027, the City of Elsa will celebrate its 100th birthday at Mario Leal Park — the biggest event in city history. But a celebration that big needs something before the balloons and th…
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Leadership Elsa Participant Spotlight: Jaylan Hernandez
News · Jul 24, 2026
Leadership Elsa Participant Spotlight: Jaylan Hernandez
Finding Her Voice and Growing Into the Leader She’s Meant to Be Growth rarely happens inside our comfort zones. For Jaylan Hernandez, joining Leadership Elsa has been an opportunity to step outside of hers—building confidence, strengthenin…
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Elsa EDC Launches Free AI-Powered Tool to Help Local Businesses Strengthen Their Online Presence
News · Jul 14, 2026
Elsa EDC Launches Free AI-Powered Tool to Help Local Businesses Strengthen Their Online Presence
Building on Success: Elsa EDC Launches the Next Phase of the Elsa Digital Facade Program When the Elsa Economic Development Corporation introduced its first business development initiative in 2024, the goal was simple: give local entrepren…
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Leadership Elsa Participant Spotlight: Juanita Collins
News · Jun 29, 2026
Leadership Elsa Participant Spotlight: Juanita Collins
Juanita Collins brings more than three decades of finance and operations experience to her role as Director of Finance for the City of Elsa — a position she has used to modernize how the city manages its public funds, trains its staff, and…
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Leadership Elsa Participant Spotlight: Chief Robert McGinnis
News · Jun 22, 2026
Leadership Elsa Participant Spotlight: Chief Robert McGinnis
Chief Robert McGinnis has dedicated 35 years to the field of law enforcement, 18 of which have been spent in the role of chief of police. Today, he serves the City of Elsa not only as its top law enforcement officer, but as Director of Pub…
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Elsa Economic Development Corporation 2026

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