Economic incentives

Weslaco opens new pathway to healthcare careers for 25 residents

November 2, 2026 • 3 min read

Texas Southmost College will train 25 Weslaco residents at Knapp Medical Center beginning in January, creating a pathway to entry-level... Read more »

5×5 Brewing plots $2.5M comeback with new Edinburg brewpub near UTRGV

October 26, 2026 • 4 min read

After closing its Mission taproom, veteran-owned 5x5 Brewing plans a $2.5 million Edinburg brewpub with a restaurant, beer garden and... Read more »

NADBank opens $300M financing pipeline for water, energy projects along the border

October 14, 2026 • 2 min read

The new program aims to make funding more accessible for smaller infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, energy and waste management... Read more »

Brownsville launches website explaining $220M SpaceX water deal

October 13, 2026 • 3 min read

The website provides details about Project Quantum, including how SpaceX's funding would support water infrastructure projects and what the agreement... Read more »

Mission businesses can apply for up to $15,000 in grants this month

October 11, 2026 • 2 min read

The Ruby Red Ventures – Build Mission Fund helps eligible small businesses pay for equipment, facility improvements, technology, marketing and... Read more »

Starbase EDC may issue $3 billion in tax-exempt bonds to support SpaceX, records show

October 1, 2026 • 5 min read

Starbase EDC’s strategy is taking shape, with up to $3 billion in tax-exempt bonds proposed to support SpaceX expansion and... Read more »

Brownsville wants to court developers to renovate with historic tax credits. See online map.

September 25, 2026 • 3 min read

Brownsville economic development leaders released an online map to encourage developers to apply for historic renovation tax credits on hundreds... Read more »

Selling Matamoros: Business Groups Push Cross-Border Economic Opportunities

September 22, 2026 • 6 min read

CODEM has big plans for the Matamoros-Brownsville community.... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley receives more than $2M in state grants for veteran services

September 20, 2026 • 3 min read

Five Valley governments and agencies received funding for veteran housing, financial assistance, and mental health services.... Read more »

Entrepreneurs enter Mission EDC’s ‘Shark Tank’ competition for $25K top prize

September 17, 2026 • 4 min read

Mission’s first Small Business Expo brought entrepreneurs together to network and compete for cash prizes with local businesses taking center... Read more »

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