The story behind the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal
New residential construction is underway in Edinburg. Photo Credit | Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza

The Rio Grande Valley Business Journal seems almost a natural occurrence growing out of two distinctly different careers coming together at a time when the border has become the economic engine of Texas, and much of the nation. 

The need, and, indeed, the demand for a publication focusing on business and Valley economics has existed for years. 

Which is why the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal was launched. The CEO, founder, and publisher of this journal, Ramiro Garza Jr., is the outgoing mayor of the city of Edinburg, a native of Port Isabel, and a long-time economic development leader. Before getting elected mayor, Ramiro served Edinburg as city manager and Executive Director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. Under his leadership, Edinburg was recognized as an All-America City in 2024.

Ramiro Garza | Owner, Publisher of the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal, in a suit, white shirt and grey tie.
Ramiro Garza Jr.

Ramiro’s career in economic development for his hometown of Port Isabel and the city of Edinburg has spanned twenty-five years of expertise focused on business analyses and advice, planning, management, finance, budgeting, and personnel, which has led to job creation and new business growth for his community. 

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