COSTEP Presents: How to Leverage Expansion Opportunities for Nuevo León Companies in Rio South Texas Region

To strengthen economic integration between Mexico and the Rio South Texas Region, the event Let’s Do Business in Texas was held in Monterrey, where representatives from the economic development organizations of McAllen, Roma, Edinburg, Brownsville, Harlingen, and Laredo presented local business leaders with the region’s competitive advantages.

The conference took place at the Grand Fiesta Americana Monterrey Valle Hotel, organized by COSTEP, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, in collaboration with institutional partners and specialists in migration, real estate, and business establishment.

During his presentation, Adam González, CEO of COSTEP, highlighted that this region—covering seven Texas counties and ten Tamaulipas municipalities—represents a strategic platform for investors thanks to its logistics infrastructure, skilled workforce, and more than 140 available industrial parks.

Soft Landing, Migration, and Incentives to Invest in Texas

One of the main focuses of the event was providing practical guidance to facilitate business establishment in South Texas. Luis Cantú, partner at LPS International, explained that Texas has redefined its regulatory framework to become one of the most investment-friendly states in the U.S., emphasizing its fiscal flexibility and cultural proximity to Mexico.

Meanwhile, attorney Javier Montano, CEO of Montano-Miranda P.A. Immigration Law Office, outlined the visa options available for Mexican entrepreneurs, dispelling misconceptions and noting that “with the E2 visa, the investor can work in their own business, and their spouse can also be legally employed in the U.S.”

Both experts agreed that success depends on proper legal, tax, and immigration planning prior to launching operations.

Industrial Real Estate and Logistics in the Rio South Texas Region

The panel also featured Carlos Telles, Vice President at CBRE, who shared recommendations for selecting industrial properties based on each company’s operations. Telles stressed that “the right location and effective negotiation can make the difference in project profitability” and underscored the importance of working with specialized local brokers.

The Rio South Texas Region offers privileged logistics connectivity, with 18 border crossings, 9 airports, and access to key seaports, enabling efficient access to global markets.

In addition to the presentations, the event included a business matchmaking session and networking opportunities, with participation from economic development organizations of McAllen, Roma, Edinburg, Brownsville, Harlingen, and Laredo.

COSTEP and the cities of the region promote initiatives such as Quick Tours, which allow entrepreneurs to visit industrial and commercial sites, learn about city-specific incentives, and connect with local governments to streamline business establishment.

“Today more than ever, the future of investment is binational. The Rio South Texas Region is ready to welcome talent, capital, and entrepreneurial vision from Mexico,” concluded González.