February 2025
City of Laredo, Texas, Announces New Bridge System Director
The City of Laredo is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Elsa Hinojosa as the new Bridge System Director. Following a rigorous and competitive...
February 2025
Record in International Trade: Laredo, Texas, Generates $339.3 Billion
The World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, solidified its position in 2024 as the leading gateway for goods entering the United States, achieving a near...
February 2025
TMAC Assists Texas Businesses in Implementing Automation and Robotics
The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) held a training workshop to support small and medium-sized businesses in South Texas in implementing ...
February 2025
McAllen Strengthens Its Workforce Through GE Aerospace and South Texas College Partnership
With the goal of strengthening the region’s workforce, GE Aerospace and South Texas College have formed a partnership to implement specialized CNC t...
February 2025
Jump Start Career Expo Offers Over 6,000 Job Openings in the South Texas Valley
Workforce, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen Economic Development, Lone Star National Bank, McAllen International Airport, and Hidalgo County h...
February 2025
Brownsville-Harlingen, Texas: The Fastest-Growing Metropolitan Area in the U.S. – Opportunities to Expand Your Business
ProTexas Industry, the strategic information platform specializing in investment insights, hosted the panel Brownsville-Harlingen, Texas: The Fastest-...
February 2025
Stotan Industrial Acquires 70-Acre Site for the Port Laredo Trade Center
Further strengthening its presence in the Texas market and capitalizing on the nearshoring boom in northern Mexico, Stotan Industrial is advancing its...
February 2025
Rio South Texas Region: The Best of the United States and Mexico in One Region
Due to its strategic location, solid infrastructure, and business development opportunities, the South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas region has become...
February 2025
Camargo Reports Significant Customs Activity with 76,441 Operations
The Camargo Customs Office in Tamaulipas continues to establish itself as a key hub for trade exchange. In 2024, it recorded a total of 76,441 operati...
February 2025
TMAC Prepares “Industrial Automation & Robotics” Forum
tmac@utrgv.edu The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) is preparing the “Industrial Automation & Robotics” forum on Monday, February ...
February 2025
COSTEP Participates in SelectUSA México to Promote the Competitive Advantages of the Rio South Texas Region
The Council for the Economic Progress of Rio South Texas (COSTEP) will be present at the SelectUSA México conference, where it will showcase all the ...
February 2025
CPKC Inaugurates the Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has built the second international railway bridge connecting the city of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, with Laredo, Te...
February 2025
Private Sector in Brownsville, Texas, Joins Forces to Attract Manufacturing Companies
A meeting of business leaders was held in Brownsville, Texas, with representatives from organizations such as COSTEP and GBIC. The event also featured...
February 2025
Puerto de Brownsville presentará ventajas competitivas en la conferencia de SelectUSA Mexico 2025
El Puerto de Brownsville está impulsando fuertemente el desarrollo industrial con diversos estrategias para atraer nuevos proyectos y potenciar su cr...
February 2025
Cross-Border Connectivity Drives McAllen’s Economic Growth
Thanks to its connectivity with Mexico and strategic decisions by local business leaders, the city of McAllen achieved record-breaking economic and in...
January 2025
Ternium Recognizes the Port of Brownsville for Operational Excellence; Celebrates 30 Years of Commercial Partnership
Ternium, a leading steel producer, has recognized the Port of Brownsville for its long-standing commercial relationshipand invaluable s...
January 2025
COSTEP Welcomes Canadian Investors; Hosts Familiarization Tour in the Rio Grande Valley
The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) hosted its first express tour of 2025, welcoming Canadian investors seeking to expand their ope...
January 2025
Border Trade Alliance (BTA) México announces new leadership
Committed to advocating for the needs of border communities and fostering economic, commercial, and industrial growth, Carlos García was sworn in as ...
January 2025
Elizabeth Suarez Appointed Joint CEO of MEDC and McAllen Chamber of Commerce
The McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce have appointed Elizabeth Suarez as their joint CEO, a historic...
January 2025
Texas Maintains Leadership in Workforce and Population Growth
With one of the youngest workforces in the United States, Texas remains the leading state in workforce development, boasting over 14.5 million workers...