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Salinas: Brownsville experiencing $64B industrial, tech surge with regional workforce impact

Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.

Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Elizabeth Suarez, president and CEO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

'Building Wealth, Not Just Creating Jobs': Suarez Highlights Shift to High-Value Manufacturing at Regional Summit

Elizabeth Suarez, president and CEO of McAllen EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Drew Lentz, founder of Code RGV and a veteran technology strategist with past product management roles at Amazon, Cisco Systems, Meta, and Comcast.

Lentz: AI Is Reshaping Work and Jobs, but Skilled Users Will Lead the Future

Drew Lentz, , developer of GuardSense, Telepost, and Politiquera, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Daniel Rivera, executive director of the Elsa Economic Development Corporation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Rivera: Workers Must Get Off the Bench as AI Rapidly Reshapes the RGV Workforce

Daniel Rivera, executive director of Elsa EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Cowen tells advanced manufacturing summit Brownsville ‘is the place to be’ as multi-billion-dollar investments surge

Brownsville Mayor speaks at Institute of Advanced Manufacturing event.

Castañeda assures members RGV Hispanic Chamber remains strong amid leadership transition

RGVHCC Board Chairman sends letter to members and supporters.

Tech Executive Says Brownsville Has All the Ingredients to Become the ‘Shenzhen of North America’

Boston, Mass., tech executive Scott Li is impressed with what he sees in the Rio Grande Valley.

‘Filled with immense gratitude’: After more than two decades at the helm, Sakulenzki departs RGV Hispanic Chamber

As she begins a new chapter, Cynthia Sakulenzki says she will continue being of service to others.

UTRGV’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Hosts Two-Day Summit to Drive Regional Innovation and Industrial Growth

Greater Brownsville EDC and COSTEP are co-sponsors.

From Fifth Avenue to Starbase: GBEDC Chief Shares How Wall Street Is Eyeing Brownsville’s Industrial Boom

A podcast with Gilberto Salinas, president and CEO of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.

Edwards Abstract and Title Co. acquires Rio Grande Valley Abstract

Edwards Abstract and Title Co. has acquired Rio Grande Valley Abstract, expanding its presence in Cameron County and appointing Jacqui Dempsey as executive vice president of Cameron County.

Garver expands in Harlingen with $5M facility, paving way for 50-plus new jobs

State-of-the-art facility serves as regional hub to support infrastructure projects throughout South Texas and beyond.

M. Ray Perryman. (Photo credit: The Perryman Group)

Perryman: Looking Back

Commentary from Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman.

Robert Hall and Michael Woodford, this year's Nobel Laureates in Economics. (Photo credit: MIT)

Perryman: Back to Basics

Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman discusses the work of this year's Nobel Laureates in Economics, Robert Hall and Michael Woodford.

Perryman: Defense

The Perryman Group has produced a report into the economic and fiscal impact of private-sector defense firms in Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Hinojosa: The benefits of Saronic will reach beyond this shipyard

Everything state Sen. Adam Hinojosa said at the groundbreaking for Port Alpha.

Perryman: Labor Force Participation

Guest commentary from Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman.

Mariana Guedea, president, Women Economic Forum RGV.

Guedea: Strengthening the US-MX relationship through dialogue, innovation and shared opportunity

Mariana Guedea, president of the Women Economic Forum RGV, says the 5th U.S.–Mexico Binational Convention was a great success.

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Huge turnout for Brownsville jobs fair

Biggest Careers & Coffee jobs fair yet, say organizers.

TxDOT, RGV Business Leaders Tackle Overweight Truck Corridor Dilemma at Infrastructure Summit

TxDOT leaders Alex Meade, Pete Alvarez, and Brian Barth discuss a hot topic at RGV Partnership summit.

Valley International Airport Lands Landmark Nonstop Las Vegas Service via Southwest Airlines

Podcast with Tony Nevarez and Nicolás “Nico” J. Mirman of Valley International Airport.

Cuellar pledges heavy funding focus for international bridges if handed Homeland Security appropriations gavel

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuéllar spoke at an infrastructure forum hosted by the RGV Partnership.

Mario Reyna, executive director of RioPlex. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Reyna: RioPlex to send trade mission to Taiwan amid surge in foreign investment interest

A wide-ranging interview with Mario Reyna, executive director of RioPlex.

Mark E. Garcia, president and CEO of Foreign Trade Zone No. 12, otherwise known as McAllen Foreign Trade Zone. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

FTZ No. 12 charts regional growth strategy with Port Mansfield expansion and mega-site vision in North McAllen

MCALLEN, Texas — Foreign Trade Zone No. 12 is expanding its regional footprint across the Rio Grande Valley, securing a federal expansion into Willacy County while laying the groundwork for a …

City of Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza. (File Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Garza: Alamo ‘Open for Business’ as New Leadership and Commercial Boom Drive Mid-Valley Growth

A podcast with Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza.

Aleman: A new chapter for Cameron County and South Texas

Commentary from Ramiro Aleman, director of economic development for Cameron County.

Duncan Wood, CEO of Hurst International Consulting LLC.

Pharr leaders preview 2026 Fresh on the Border Week

A new feature is The Gateway Forum, with acclaimed energy and trade analyst Duncan Wood as keynote speaker.

Sebastian Garzon, managing partner of Alamo Ventures. (Photo credit: Alamo Ventures)

Alamo Angels Rebrands to Alamo Ventures

A podcast with Sebastian Garzon, managing partner of Alamo Ventures.