Pharr, Texas Strengthens its Role as an Investment and Development Hub with the Commercial & Investment Summit 2025

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) successfully hosted the Commercial & Investment Summit 2025, showcasing the city’s competitive advantages and diverse opportunities for commercial development. The event was aimed at investors, developers, property owners, and real estate professionals, consolidating Pharr’s reputation as one of South Texas’ most dynamic markets.

Held at Pharr One (1121 E. Nolana Loop), the summit brought together government leaders, business executives, and representatives from financial institutions to discuss strategies and success stories that are driving the region’s economic growth.

Keynote Topics Driving Regional Growth

The program included a series of presentations that addressed essential themes for investment and development, such as:

• Why Invest in Pharr – Llivette Santos, Director of Economic Development
• Pharr Global Business Hub Achievements – Jorge Quiroga, UTRGV
• Clean Energy and PACE Financing – Dub Taylor, Texas PACE Authority
• Industrial Development and Construction Permits – Kimberly Mendoza and Joe Garza, City of Pharr Services Department
• Commercial Property Opportunities – Janie Cavazos, Pharr EDC Property Development Manager
• Project Financing and Lender Confidence – Blanca Villalobos and Noraa Gamundi, IBC Bank
• Digital Opportunities and Broadband Services (TeamPharr.Net) – José J. Peña, Pharr CIO

Additionally, the Pharr EDC Foundation highlighted its initiatives to improve quality of life by supporting education and workforce development.

Collaboration for Economic Expansion

With sponsorship from Forum CRE, represented by Jaboney Rodríguez, the summit provided participants with strategic insights, new business opportunities, and valuable networking connections.

Victor Perez, President and CEO of Pharr EDC, emphasized the city’s momentum:

“Pharr is experiencing rapid growth—not only in industrial projects, cold storage, and warehouses, but also in commercial developments. This event showcases the full range of opportunities Pharr has to offer for investment.”

Looking ahead, Pharr EDC announced that on October 7, 2025, it will host another event focused exclusively on opportunities in the industrial sector.