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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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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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Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce: Elsa EDC Partners with Region One Upward Bound Program
News · Jun 17, 2026
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce: Elsa EDC Partners with Region One Upward Bound Program
Elsa EDC Partners with Upward Bound to Provide Summer Internship Opportunities for Local Students The Elsa Economic Development Corporation is proud to partner with the Region One Education Service Center’s Upward Bound Program to provide…
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Elsa Welcomes a Healthier Future: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Elsa Medical Clinic
News · May 4, 2026
Elsa Welcomes a Healthier Future: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Elsa Medical Clinic
The City of Elsa marked a milestone moment in its history as hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate the grand ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Elsa Medical Clinic last Friday, May 1. One of the largest ribbon-cu…
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The City of Elsa Celebrates Partnership with VTX1 with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
News · Apr 28, 2026
The City of Elsa Celebrates Partnership with VTX1 with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
ELSA, Texas — For years, finding a reliable internet connection in Elsa meant knowing the right people, paying for the right plan, or simply going without. That changed on a Tuesday morning in April, when city officials, community leaders,…
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Elsa Economic Development Corporation 2026

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