Are You Looking for Funding?
Join us for a one-hour webinar with LiftFund, a nonprofit lender supporting small businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing. Learn about real funding options to help you grow, purchase equipment, cover operating costs, or improve cash flow.
Discover LiftFund's loan and grant programs, city partnership buy-down initiatives that lower borrowing costs, and how they help businesses become bank-ready for future traditional financing. Get practical guidance on applying and qualifying, plus a Q&A to answer your questions.
Webinar highlights:
- Flexible Funding Programs
- City Buy-Down Initiatives
- Eligibility & Application Guidance
Featured Guest:
- Marlene R. Rodriguez, Market Director
- LIftFund Rio Grande Valley

*Hosted by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support from participating resource partners, including the Alton Economic Development Corporation; Brownsville Chamber of Commerce; Consulate of Mexico in McAllen; Donna Economic Development Corporation; Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco; Edinburg Chamber of Commerce; Elsa Economic Development Corporation; Greater Alton Chamber of Commerce; Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce; Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce; Harlingen Economic Development Corporation; Hidalgo Economic Development Corporation; Palmview Chamber of Commerce; Palmview Municipal Development District; Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation; Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce; Rio Grande City Public Library; Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; San Benito Chamber of Commerce; San Juan Economic Development Corporation; South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce; Starr County Industrial Foundation; and Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Fees/Admission
FREE - To Register for the Zoom Webinar Scan the QR Code on the flyer or call (956) 665-7535.
