October 2025
Metropolitan Automotive Cluster and Rio South Texas Region Sign Agreement to Strengthen Industrial Integration Between Mexico and the United States
At the Adient plant in Lerma, the Metropolitan Automotive Cluster (ClautMet) and the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) signed a Memor...
October 2025
CANACINTRA Matamoros Strengthens Cross-Border Ties With the 2025 International Business Summit
More than 90 companies from both sides of the border gathered for the 2025 International Business Summit, organized by CANACINTRA Matamoros to foster ...
October 2025
IBC Bank Showcases Financial Services for Investors at Pharr’s Industrial Warehouse Summit
Blanca Villalobos, Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending, and Noraa Gamundi, Vice President of International Services at IBC Bank, took part ...
October 2025
Port Laredo Highlights Cold Chain Leadership at the Global Produce & Floral Show
Port Laredo, the largest inland port in the United States and the leading gateway for overland trade with Mexico, participated in the Global Produce &...
October 2025
COSTEP and INDEX Nacional sign MOU to strengthen binational manufacturing collaboration
In the framework of the 50th National INDEX Convention, held in Mexico City, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) and INDEX Nacional...
October 2025
Industrial growth in Harlingen strengthens South Texas logistics network
The city of Harlingen, Texas, continues to consolidate its role as a logistics and manufacturing hub within the Rio Grande Valley, driven by new indus...
October 2025
UTRGV opens state-of-the-art Cancer and Surgery Center, transforming access to advanced healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has inaugurated the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen, marking a turning point in t...
October 2025
Edinburg breaks ground on Downtown Parking Garage to boost accessibility and local growth
The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) and Hidalgo County, has officially broken ground on the...
October 2025
Puerto Verde Holdings: redefining the future of U.S.–Mexico trade infrastructure
As Mexico solidifies its position as the United States’ largest and most important trading partner, the need for resilient, secure, and sustainable ...
October 2025
Harlingen EDC strengthens workforce development through new education–industry externship program
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) has facilitated a new collaboration between the Region One Education Service Center and Lone Sta...
October 2025
Pharr strengthens its logistics leadership with Robinson Fresh expansion at Queenstown Park
The City of Pharr, Texas, continues to consolidate its position as one of the fastest-growing logistics and trade hubs in South Texas. CIL Capital Dev...
October 2025
McAllen Foreign Trade Zone 12 celebrates 55 years as a cornerstone of international trade
The McAllen Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ 12) is marking 55 years of innovation, service, and global impact, reaffirming its leadership as one of the most e...
October 2025
GBIC emphasizes workforce innovation and regional competitiveness at Texas Tribune panel
Gilberto Salinas, CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC), participated in a recent Texas Tribune panel discussion in Brownsville...
October 2025
UTRGV surpasses $300 million in fundraising, marking a decade of regional transformation
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has reached a new historic milestone as it celebrates its 10th anniversary — surpassing $300 milli...
October 2025
Pharr, Texas Strengthens Its Industrial Leadership with the Industrial Warehouse Summit 2025
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) successfully hosted the Industrial Warehouse Summit (IWS), a specialized forum that brought tog...
October 2025
COSTEP highlights South Texas innovation at Texas Venture Fest 2025 in Laredo
The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) took part in the Texas Venture Fest 2025 – Laredo Edition, held at Mile One, joining leaders,...
October 2025
Edinburg builds international investment bridge through partnership with Mexican-German Business Association
The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Mexican-German Business Association (EMAAC) to ...
October 2025
COSTEP Presents Academic Institutions with Initiative to Create the Binational Higher Education Advisory Council for South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas
With the goal of strengthening academic–industrial collaboration in the border region, representatives from educational institutions in Tamaulipas w...
October 2025
IBC Bank supports Eli Lilly’s $6.5 billion investment, reinforcing Texas as a global leader in innovation
IBC Bank reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Texas’ economic growth by supporting the announcement of Eli Lilly and Company’s $6.5 billion inve...
October 2025
Pharr Boosts Development with “Industrial Manufacturing Warehouse Summit”
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) announced the “Industrial Manufacturing Warehouse Summit,” an event that will bring togethe...