Member Directory

Alamo EDC —

Alamo is located in the heart of the fourth fastest growing metro area in the nation, McAllen-Mission-Edinburg MSA.

Miki McCarthy, Alamo Economic Development Corporation

Edinburg EDC —  

The educational and technological capital of  the Texas-Mexico border region and one of the largest concentrations of Maquiladora plants along the U.S. Mexico border.

Harlingen EDC —

Harlingen has economic opportunities that can't be found in most parts of the country, a growing maquiladora industry and one of the largest Foreign Trade Zones in the United States.

Raudel Garza, Harlingen Economic Development Corporation

Hidalgo County —

NAFTA trucks crossing the border into Hidalgo County are bringing great economic opportunities, to support international trade. The Regional Mobility Authority is investing in the Hidalgo Loop so trucks will be able to quickly deliver freight and ease congestion on local roads.

Hidalgo EDC — 

The county economic development office is working toward regional economic development approach and flexible incentive programs for businesses locating in the county.

McAllen Chamber — 

Committed to powering the economy for South Texas and helping regional business expand and grow.

McAllen EDC — 

A strategic location and access to three international bridges, thriving maquiladoras, labor availability and lowers costs.

Mercedes EDC—

The Development Corporation of Mercedes is a publicly funded not-for-profit corporation, which was established to create jobs in the City of Mercedes by attracting new industry and business as well as assisting existing companies to expand.

Mission Chamber —

A trusted business organization providing opportunites for all businesses and individuals who invest in the Mission community.

Mission EDC —

Mission, Texas is home to America's newest International  Bridge, an enthusiastic and available labor force, and world class educational institutions. Sites are prepared with the infrastructure necessary for manufacturing, warehousing and transportation industries.

North American Advanced Manufacturing Research & Education Initiative—

NAAMREI is the talent development member inside of RSTEC. As a network of all the schools in the Rio South Texas region, NAAMREI can assit you with finding the highly educated workers you need, or assit you in setting up a training program with local schools.

Port of Brownsville —

Open since 1936, the Port of Brownsville is a major center of industrial development.

Rioco Real Estate Services —

Located in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas of the country, Rioco is able to assist local, regional and national clients in selecting and acquiring the sites or sites that best fit their needs. With its close proximity to the Mexico border, its close ties to the Mexico business community, and its understanding of the unique economics of the US-Mexico border area, Rioco is able to provide services to both international clients, and clients looking to tap into the tremendous potential of the Mexico market.

Rio Grande Valley Partnership —

The partnership foster the relationship and coordinates the programs that advance regional economic development.

San Benito EDC —

Experience the benefits of the global economy, easy access to the Mexican maquiladora program, high technology, strong labor pool, available land, and proximity to the International Free Trade Bridge.

Starr County —

Strategically located between two of Texas'  fastest growing MSAs, Starr County is a business friendly community, committed to developing sound economic growth.

The University of Texas - Pan American —

Since 1927, UTPA has been offering quality education to students in the Rio South Texas Region.

Workforce Solutions, Cameron —

located just west of Mission, this community continues to outpace most other cities in the region in population growth, and offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and others.

Pat Hobbs, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions

City of Penitas —

located just west of Mission, this community continues to outpace most other cities in the region in population growth, and offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and others.

Workforce Solutions—

Workforce Solutions, a not-for-profit corporation, is one of 28 local workforce development boards in the state. This Board serves Starr, Hidalgo and Willacy counties through a network of partners in the tri-county region.

Yvonne 'Bonnie' Gonzalez - Chief Executive Officer