Dayna Reyes

MCALLEN, Texas — Following its major public rollout back in March, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) is continuing its push to educate regional leaders on its new Industrial Data System. The digital platform, which maps the extensive manufacturing ecosystem spanning the Rio South Texas region and Northern Tamaulipas, was the focus of a recent workshop held at the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) offices.

MCALLEN, Texas — The McAllen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is reporting a highly active first half of the year, driven primarily by efforts to secure the workforce pipeline for French automotive technology giant Valeo ahead of its anticipated move-in date this fall.

WESLACO, Texas - Fresh off leading the Rio Grande Valley Partnership's largest-ever delegation to the nation’s capital, President and CEO Paco Sanchez says the annual RGV-to-DC advocacy trip has set a new benchmark for regional collaboration. The mid-June trip brought a record-breaking cohort of roughly 70 community leaders, city officials, chamber executives, and economic development professionals face-to-face with federal decision-makers to position the Valley for incoming federal resources.