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Member Directory

09/16/2009 — cari

Meet the members of Rio South Texas

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. Rene A. Ramirez, Hidalgo County Judge

Harlingen EDC — 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 (Chair, RSTEC)
Port of Brownsville — Open since 1936, the Port of Brownsville is a major center of industrial development. Eduardo Campirano, Port of Brownsville
Mission EDA — 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.
Pat Townsend, Mission Economic Development Authority (Treasurer, RSTEC)

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

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)

Brownsville EDC — Positioned for the best import-export operations in the global market, the US/Mexico Sister Cities make Brownsville ideal for manufacturing, commerce, and vacationing – economic opportunities unmatched by any other region.
Jason Hilts, Brownsville Economic Development Council

City of Donna — The retail center for ranching and intensive agriculture of the Rio South Texas region.
Oscar Cuellar, City of Donna

City of Mercedes —  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

City of Penitas —One of the oldest communities in South Texas, Penitas was established in 1520.
Juan Ortiz, City of Peñitas

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.

Pedro Salazar, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation

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

NAAMREI Office Central Administration/Headquarters -- Focused on collapsing traditional time-to-market models and offering truly customizable solutions, NAAMREI assists companies developing next-generation products for a variety of markets

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

Pharr Economic Development Council -  Pharr, Texas, a community with bi-cultural diversity, beauty and history.  Pharr is strategically located in the middle of the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, only minutes from the Mexico border.

Judge Ruben Ramos, Chairman of the Pharr EDC Board of Directors

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.

Carolyn Bogardus, Interim Director and Grant Manager, Post Isabel
Rio South Texas Manufacturing College Alliance - The Rio South Texas College Manufacturing Alliance is charged with leading the implementation of a regional skills credentialing customized training system in the region.Carlos L. Margo, Regional Manager, South Texas College

San Benito EDC — Experience the benefits of the global economy, easy access to the Mexicanmaquiladora program, high technology, strong labor pool, available land, and proximity to the International Free Trade Bridge.

Alma Puente Colleli, San Benito Economic Development Corporation (Secretary, 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 (Vice-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

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
T-STEM Alliance - Preparing all South Texas students to compete successfully in a globalized economy.Cynthia Aguilar, Coordinator
Region One Education Service Center
UTPA Rapid Response Manufacturing Center - Rapid Response Manufacturing integrates technologies, management, and systems that significantly improve the speed to market of  new and refreshed products, speed in response to customer needs, and demand for customized products at mass produced prices  and quick delivery time.   Dr. John Lloyd, Director Rapid Response Center, University of Texas Pan American

Weslaco EDC — Progreso International Bridge that connects the U.S. to Mexico is only seven miles away and four additional International bridges are less than 30 minutes away giving you many choices and access routes for international commerce.

Hernan Gonzalez, Weslaco Economic Development Corporation
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