August 2025
COSTEP Presents the Rio South Texas Region Industrial DataSystem to Reynosa Manufacturing Companies
As part of the seminar “Updates in Foreign Trade and Compliance” organized by O&P Tax Consulting Group, Adam González, CEO of COSTEP (Council...
August 2025
Expansion of the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas Strengthens Border Commerce
The city of Laredo, Texas, hosted a binational meeting with representatives of the Tamaulipas Ministry of Economy, Mayor Victor Treviño, and Eduardo ...
August 2025
Weslaco Expands Retail Landscape with $6 Million Westgate Development
Weslaco, Texas is set to strengthen its role as a retail and service hub in the Rio Grande Valley with the groundbreaking of the Shops at Westgate, a ...
August 2025
Southern Border Conference to Bring Together Trade and Customs Experts in South Padre Island
From September 24 to 27, 2025, the Southern Border Conference will take place, bringing together customs brokers, foreign trade specialists, and repre...
August 2025
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 ...
August 2025
Superior GHQ INC. Chooses Brownsville, Texas for New Manufacturing Plant
Brownsville, Texas, continues to strengthen its position as a competitive hub for manufacturing investment. The city has been chosen by Superior GHQ I...
August 2025
Reynosa Maintains Investment Appeal Despite Tariff Challenges: MEDC Operations Director Announces New Investment Projects
Reynosa continues to consolidate its position as a key destination for foreign investment and business expansion, according to Ralph García, Director...
August 2025
Port of Brownsville Expands Industrial Footprint with Forza Steel USA Facility
Forza Steel USA opened a USD 85 million plant at the Port of Brownsville, boosting nearshoring, logistics, and U.S. supply chain strength.Forza Steel ...
August 2025
COMCE Noreste and Edinburg EDC Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Cross-Border Trade
The Northeast Mexico Foreign Trade Council (COMCE Noreste) has formalized a new alliance with the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), re...
August 2025
The Region That Produces More Than Germany and Japan: Mexico–U.S. Border Emerges as the World’s Third-Largest Economy
The history of Mexico’s maquiladora industry represents one of the most transformative chapters in the country’s economic development. Established...
August 2025
Brownsville Stands Out as #2 in America for Affordable Manufacturing Operations
Brownsville has been recognized as the #2 city in the United States with the lowest manufacturing operating costs, according to Site Selection magazin...
August 2025
Laredo and Nuevo Laredo: Strategic Partners in the Rio South Texas Region Autocluster
At Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, business leaders, academics, and institutional representatives from both Laredo and Nuevo ...
August 2025
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 compet...
August 2025
INDEX Reynosa Joins the Promotion of the Rio South Texas Region Industrial DataSystem
During its monthly members’ meeting, INDEX Reynosa gave a space to The Council for South Texas Economic Progress, COSTEP, to present the Rio South T...
August 2025
Edinburg EDC and CANACINTRA-Río Bravo Strengthen Trade Relations
In a joint effort to boost collaboration and economic development between the United States and Mexico, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation ...
August 2025
Port Laredo: Strategic Hub Driving North American Trade Growth
At the CAAAREM 2025 National Congress, Port Laredo showcased its role as North America’s top inland port, emphasizing multimodal upgrades, joint ins...
August 2025
IBC Bank Champions Women’s Leadership at the 2025 Laredo Women’s Forum
IBC Bank reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women in business and the community by serving as a presenting partner of the 2025 Laredo Women’s F...
August 2025
COSTEP Strengthens Regional Collaboration at Texas Small Business Summit in Pharr
COSTEP participated in the Governor’s Small Business Summit in Pharr, joining regional partners to support entrepreneurship and economic development...
August 2025
Equipment Pros Breaks Ground on New Facility in Edinburg
Equipment Pros has broken ground on a new facility in Edinburg, creating at least 20 full-time jobs and generating local sales tax revenue through the...
August 2025
Brownsville Ranked Among Top U.S. Cities for Lowest Manufacturing Operating Costs
Brownsville earned the #2 national ranking for lowest manufacturing operating costs, reinforcing its position as a competitive location for industrial...