View Custom Report
Reset
0 Properties
0 News
As you visit this site you will find pieces of information that you may want to add to a Custom Profile. To do that simply click the "add" link that is associated with that information. Once you are finished gathering data simply click "View Custom Report" and that will take you directly to your report. From there you can email, print or create a PDF of that report.

Member Directory

09/16/2009 — Anonymous

Meet the members of Rio South Texas

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

Robert Diaz de Leon, City of Alamo
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce —The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce (BCOC) is the ultimate business resource and the largest, most in influential business organization in Cameron County  Angela Burton, Brownsville Chamber of Commerce

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.

 Nelda Ramirez, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation

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.

Bill Martin, 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. Hon. Ramon Garcia, Hidalgo County Judge

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

 Joe Vera, City of Hidalgo

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

 Steve Ahlenius, McAllen Chamber of Commerce (Chair, Marketing Committee of RSTEC)

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

 Keith Patridge, McAllen Economic Development Corporation

Mercedes EDC —  Part of the fastest growing MSA in Texas and at the crossroads of international commerce with five international bridges within 20 miles and a consumer market of over 2.3 million within a 50 mile radius.

Albert Gonzalez, Mercedes Economic Development Corporation (Secretary, RSTEC)

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

 Matt Ruszczak, Mission Chamber of Commerce

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.

 Alex Meade, Mission Economic Development Corporation

North American Advanced Manufacturing Resources Education Initave — 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.

 Wanda F. Garza, Executive Officer NAAMREI, South Texas College

Port Isabel EDC - Meeting the unique and changing needs of the community by creating and maintaining partnerships that provide quality workforce development and career resources that enhance economic growth.

 Janie Villareal, Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation Executive Director
Port of Brownsville — Open since 1936, the Port of Brownsville is a major center of industrial development. Eduardo Campirano, Port of Brownsville
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. Hilda Garza, Rioco Real Estate Services, LLC (Sales Associate)

Rio Grande Valley Partnership — The partnership foster the relationship and coordinates the programs that advance regional economic development.

 Linda Mckenna, Rio Grande Valley Partnership
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. Alma Puente Colleli, San Benito Economic Development Corporation (Vice-Chair, RSTEC)
San Juan EDC — Because of its proximity to several international bridges within the McAllen MSA, San Juan is a prime location that offers opportunities ideal for industrial advancement. Miki McCarthy, Director San Juan Economic Development Corporation (Chair, RSTEC)

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

 Rose Benavides, Starr County Industrial Foundation (Treasurer, RSTEC)

South Padre Island EDC — At the southern edge of the world's longest barrier island, the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center will be a spectacular introduction to a world-class destination.

 Darla Lapeyre, South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation
The University of Texas - Pan American —Since 1927, UTPA has been offering quality education to students in the Rio South Texas Region. Dr. Robert S. Nelsen, UTPA President
Workforce Solutions —Serving the counties of Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy, Workforce Solutions delivers publicly-funded employment and training services through a network of partners located throughout the region. Yvonne "Bonnie" Gonzalez, Workforce Solutions
City of Alton Development Corporation - One of the fastest-growing cities in the region, Alton is now at 12,350 inhabitants and continues to grow exponentially.  There are lots of opportunities for new businesses in Alton. Steve Pena, Assistant City Manager, City of Alton
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. Oscar Cuellar, CFO, City of Penitas