Students pitched their best ideas to Valley business owners at a competition sponsored by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Business owner Joaquín Spamer said he and other business leaders want everyone to have a chance in growing their ideas with the benefit of a border economy.

It’s why Spamer was among several judges at a competition for UTRGV students. Students pitched business ideas to win $2,000.

“We are trying to harness that intellect,” Spamer said. 

More information on the competition, and other tips on growing your business, can be found on the UTRGV business center’s website.

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