Greater Brownsville EDC

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

05/29/2026

Join GBEDC for an industry presentation and roundtable discussion on AI, Industry & the Future of Workforce.

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTC3ZXG

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today.

05/29/2026

Manufacturing Outpaces Warehousing & Retail in Regional Economic Impact at Rio South Texas Region

A newly released comparative economic impact assessment prepared for COSTEP by Allied Consulting Group analyzes the regional impact of Manufacturing, Warehousing & Storage, and Retail Trade investments across the Rio South Texas Region.

The report reveals that manufacturing generates the strongest regional multiplier effect, producing:

• 9,010 total regional jobs from 2,500 direct jobs
• Nearly $2 billion in annual economic output
• More than $123 million in annual tax revenue
• The deepest supply chain activation across multiple industries

At the same time, the study highlights the complementary role of warehousing and retail in enabling logistics infrastructure, workforce retention, consumer services, and regional fiscal sustainability.

Rather than competing sectors, the report positions manufacturing, warehousing, and retail as interconnected pillars of a balanced regional growth strategy.

As nearshoring, trade expansion, and industrial reshoring continue reshaping North America, Rio South Texas Region remains uniquely positioned to support integrated growth across production, logistics, and consumer markets.

Read the full report and discover why Rio South Texas Region continues emerging as a strategic destination for industrial investment and expansion: https://riosouthtexasregion.com/manufacturing-vs-warehousing-retail-rio-south-texas-study/

Rio South Texas Region: One Region. Two Countries. One Future.



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05/29/2026

🚀 Brownsville is gearing up for an out-of-this-world weekend! 🌌✨

Save the dates: September 24–26, 2026 for Space Fest 2026 in Downtown Brownsville! From live music and art to STEM activities, innovation, food, and keynote speakers — this is going to be 3 days of space-themed fun you won’t want to miss. 🛰️🎨🔭

Stay tuned because we’ll be announcing more updates, experiences, and exciting surprises soon on our Space Fest page 👉

🌕 Stay tuned for updates & announcements! For inquiries: [email protected]

05/29/2026

Congratulations to the Oliveira Middle School All Girls Racing Team on earning a 3rd Place National finish! 

After facing a blown tire in the final moments of the competition, the team stuck together, collaborated and fought back to secure a podium finish. Their drive, grit and competitive spirit are a true reflection of the talent in Brownsville.

05/29/2026

Greater Brownsville EDC was honored to attend the celebration commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, hosted by United States Consul General Mary Virginia Hantsch.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

GBEDC was present at STEM Nation 2026 an inspiring event organized by the RGV Philanthropic Foundation to encourage students across the RGV to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
 
Industry leaders from SpaceX, NextDecade, Rice University, Space Center Houston and Harvard-MIT shared insights on the power of STEM education and its impact on the future workforce.