Lone Star National Bank named title sponsor for Mission Small Business Expo

By Atlas Watchline Staff · News · August 17, 2026

Mission EDC says the inaugural Mission Small Business Expo will take place Sept. 16 at the Mission Event Center with free admission, workshops and a pitch competition.

Mission Economic Development Corporation has named Lone Star National Bank the title sponsor of the first Mission Small Business Expo, set for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Mission Event Center in Mission, Texas.

Mission EDC said the event is intended to connect local entrepreneurs with customers, resources and new markets. The group expects free admission, activities throughout the day, thousands of attendees and about 60 Mission small businesses showing products and services.

The expo is also planned to include workshops, food trucks, door prizes and the Ruby Red Ventures pitch competition. Organizers said the U.S. Small Business Administration, UTRGV and Workforce are expected to participate. Andrew Davis, whom Mission EDC described as a national artificial intelligence expert and small-business specialist, will deliver the keynote address.

Mission EDC said the expo was created to increase connectivity, improve visibility and expand market opportunities for Mission entrepreneurs. The group said Lone Star National Bank’s sponsorship will help make the inaugural event possible and support local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Lone Star National Bank is a Hispanic-owned financial institution headquartered in McAllen, according to the source report. It was established in 1983 and has expanded from the Rio Grande Valley to other South Texas communities, including San Antonio.

The report says the bank has more than 700 employees and 36 locations across South Texas. It also says the bank offers personal and business banking, lending, digital banking and other financial services.

The corporate office is listed at 520 E. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. The bank says its mission includes helping customers succeed financially while supporting employees, communities and shareholders.

The expo is scheduled for Sept. 16 at the Mission Event Center with free admission and a full day of programming.

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• Texas Border Business: Lone Star National Bank named inaugural title sponsor of Mission Small Business Expo
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