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Rio Grande Valley Economic Outlook 2026

The Valley's economy is dynamic and booming. And gaining an understanding is critical to building a successful future. Join regional leaders and keynote speaker Pia Orrenius, VP of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, at a luncheon. Explore challenges and opportunities shaping our 2026 economy.

Event Agenda:

Friday, February 13, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance Edinburg, Texas

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available.

Speaker:

Pia Orrenius

Pia Orrenius is Vice President and a labor economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, where she leads research on regional economic growth, demographic change, and labor markets. As keynote speaker for the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal Luncheon, Orrenius brings deep expertise on the forces shaping regional and border economies, including immigration, workforce trends, and long-term economic competitiveness. Her research and policy experience provide valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities influencing the Valley’s 2026 economic outlook.