More than 100 business reps, citizens attend welcoming event

(Staff photo by Carlos Martinez) Pictured (from left to right) at a SpaceX welcoming event on Monday, Sept. 22, are Sarah Roberts, SpaceX consultant; Lauren Dreyer of SpaceX; State Rep. Rene Oliveira (District 37); Caryn Schenewerk, SpaceX counsel and director of legislative affairs; and  Lilian Haney, SpaceX marketing.

(Staff photo by Carlos Martinez)
Pictured (from left to right) at a SpaceX welcoming event on Monday, Sept. 22, are Sarah Roberts, SpaceX consultant; Lauren Dreyer of SpaceX; State Rep. Rene Oliveira (District 37); Caryn Schenewerk, SpaceX counsel and director of legislative affairs; and Lilian Haney, SpaceX marketing.

By BROOKE WILKINSON
Special to the PRESS

An event welcoming the arrival of SpaceX was held Monday, Sept. 22, at the Hilton Garden Inn Beach Resort. More than 100 businesses along with the community attended the event. Many gathered to listen to how SpaceX will bring many job opportunities and contribute millions of dollars into the local economy.

“Today is the day we make history,” said Mayor Bob Pinkerton of South Padre Island. “The first man to land on Mars will be launched from our pad.”

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