Eagle Pass BEDC To Hold Retail Career Fair on October 20

(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass, through its Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC) will hold its second collaborative career/job fair on Friday, October 20, 2017, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Mall de las Aguilas.  This career fair will focus on seasonal retail recruitment. 

Like the “Ready-to-Work” career fair held on September 28, this Retail Career Fair is a collaborative effort hosted by the City of Eagle Pass, through its BEDC, Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande, and the Mall de las Aguilas. 

Pat Saucedo, who serves as the BEDC Executive Labor Mentoring (ELM) Sub-Committee Chairman and General Manager for the Mall de las Aguilas, has already confirmed the participation of several retailers, which include: Cowboy Corral, Bealls, Direct One Wireless, Foot Action, Bath and Body Works, Forever 21, A’Gaci, Ross, Wal Mart, Dollar General, AT&T, La Quinta, Holiday Inn Express, and Microtel.

“We are thrilled that we are moving swiftly and aggressively to expose Eagle Pass residents to job and career opportunities, especially near the approaching holidays,” says Eagle Pass BEDC Labor Workforce & Training Sub-Committee Chair Terri Patlan-Contreras. 

The Eagle Pass BEDC will hold quarterly career and job fairs to help strengthen the local and regional economy. 

“I support all efforts to help our citizens seek quality employment, which will help them individually and our community grow economically,” says Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu.  “The City Council and I applaud the efforts of all of the BEDC team and our collaborative partners,” adds Mayor English-Cantu.

For more information, please contact ernie.gonzalez@emcstrategygroup.com or visit us on Facebook @eaglepassbedc.