Entrepreneurship
BBB Tip: Practice and reinforce safe cybersecurity habits during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
In the modern age, very few people can go an entire day without accessing at least one digital system, and even fewer people can last a whole week. Whether checking bank accounts, social media feeds, emails, or tracking an online purchase, consumers and businesses access digital accounts so frequently that it feels almost natural. With…
Read MoreLOCAL RUM BRAND VIDA CAÑA WINS TOP AWARDS AT WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | OCTOBER 28, 2024 – Vida Caña Rum, owned and operated onNorth Padre Island in Corpus Christi, has taken home major honors in the prestigious 2024 SanFrancisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC): including Best in Class: Overproof Rum.Earlier this year, Vida Caña also secured a Double Gold Medal and an impressive 97-point score…
Read MoreBBB Tip: How to avoid purchasing fake tickets to events
As another Texas summer with record-breaking heat ends and cooler fall temperatures approach, many people will be looking to get out and enjoy themselves at various events across the state. Sports enthusiasts may be planning on watching their favorite team compete this season, while those more interested in music eagerly await to see their favorite…
Read MoreImportance of Blood Donation
The Coastal Bend Blood Center was formed in 1969 to centralize blood donation efforts in the South Texas area, as well as for Port Aransas, Rockport-Fulton, and Corpus Christi communities. Since its formation, it has involved over 35,000 volunteers per year, which is crucial since over 150 people per day are needed to donate blood…
Read MoreLow down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream
(BPT) – Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments higher. Despite higher rates cooling home sales last year, hundreds of thousands of first-time homebuyers leveraged private mortgage insurance (MI) to put as…
Read More2024 PIBA Candidates Forum
PIBA is excited to announce that we will be hosting a candidate forum for the 2024 Corpus Christi City Council candidates. All candidates running for Mayor, District 4 and At-Large will be invited to attend. Because of the quantity of candidates running, we will have 2 separate forums: one for Mayor and District 4, and…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Back-to-School internet safety tips
As the 2024-25 school year begins in communities across Texas, many students andfamilies will be using online systems to complete homework assignments, interact withteachers and administrators, or connect with their community in other ways. While peoplehave varying levels of experience using digital resources and communication channels, itremains essential to practice safe cybersecurity habits to prevent…
Read MoreHow The City Works With Other Governmental Agencies For The Island
The Island is bustling with summer activity as we welcome beachgoers and visitors from allacross the country. We are making great strides on multiple fronts to build a brighter future forNorth Padre Island residents and visitors. One of the driving forces behind our localdevelopments is the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2, or Island TIRZ. Established…
Read MoreBBB Tip: How the military community can avoid scams and fraud
Each year, scammers manipulate millions of American consumers to steal billions of dollarsthrough various schemes. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows that more than $10billion was lost to scams in 2023. While many organizations dedicate themselves toeliminating the substantial impact scams have on the public, the best line of defense comesdown to awareness and avoidance…
Read MorePadre Island Corpus Christi Update – Mayor Paulette Guajardo
Padre Island is undertaking an inspiring journey,harmoniously integrating development with conservationto preserve the essence of our Island. I am delighted to share a significant developmentregarding our cherished Packery Channel and the MichaelJ. Ellis Seawall. This summer, we are set to embark on atransformative project that will see sand moved southwardto expand and enrich the beach…
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