Economic progress at the Port of Brownsville draws vice president’s visit
The vice president’s first visit to the region comes amid increasing tension over ICE arrests and their impact on local... Read more »
Economic incentives
A master-planned community near the Mercedes outlets is selling faster than expected. Here’s why
The Los Prados development just north of Mercedes with downpayment assistance is selling faster than Rhodes Enterprises anticipated.... Read more »
Harlingen seeks next generation of startups through $65K pitch competition
Selected participants will receive training through UTRGV’s Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center before competing for grant funding in October.... Read more »
Cameron County approves $211M incentive deal for proposed Saronic shipyard
The Greater Brownsville EDC pledged an additional $10 million as Cameron County competes with California and Virginia for the $3.2... Read more »
Saronic makes history with military rescue as Cameron County weighs incentives deal
Saronic's milestone comes as county commissioners weigh more than $100 million in tax incentives for its proposed Port Alpha shipyard.... Read more »
New $223M wind project could add up to 62 turbines across Hidalgo and Starr counties
The project is expected to create up to 150 construction jobs, two permanent jobs, and expand renewable energy production in... Read more »
New Brownsville grant program offers small businesses up to $30K for exterior upgrades
The new initiative builds on Brownsville’s downtown revitalization strategy by extending façade improvement funding to businesses citywide.... Read more »
Starbase hires first economic development director, advances SpaceX bond proposal
The new city’s economic development corporation hired Max Levin as its first director and approved a bond-related incentive request tied... Read more »
Cameron County delays vote on Saronic shipyard tax break deal — again. Here’s why
Commissioners sought more answers on a proposed incentive package tied to a $3.2 billion project that could bring 10,000 jobs... Read more »
Inside Cameron County’s big economic pitch to snag 10,000 shipyard jobs
County leaders are expected to approve a tax incentive package tied to Saronic Technologies’ proposed $3.2 billion shipyard.... Read more »
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