Harlingen Economic Development Corporation

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

🏭🤖 This week, our team toured UTRGV’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and experienced firsthand the incredible technology and training opportunities preparing our next generation of skilled workers.

We learned more about what’s ahead for the program and explored ways we can continue partnering to support workforce and industry growth in our region.

Thank you so much to Dr. Jianzhi (James) Li and TMAC UTRGV for the exciting opportunity!

05/29/2026

Strong partnerships begin with meaningful conversations! 🤝

Our CEO had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Ricardo Solis, President of South Texas College, and his team to learn more about the institution's vision and initiatives while also sharing updates on the growth taking place across Harlingen.

We're grateful for collaborative discussions that help move our region forward.

05/28/2026

🌟🚌 UTRGV’s Business Resource Showcase is headed to Harlingen next week! Come discover the types of support that UTRGV offers for business growth, including:

🔸 Business Consulting
🔸 Government Contracting
🔸 Professional Development
🔸 Non-Profit Resources…& more!

📆 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 1:30pm - 4pm (See flyer for details)
📍 2424 Boxwood St Harlingen, TX 78550

Register today: https://bit.ly/4dO30KD

05/22/2026

Pawsitive Partnerships! 🐾 Our Service Animal Information Session brought together business owners, service animal handlers, and the Health Department for an informative discussion on rights, responsibilities, and accessibility within our community.

We’re grateful to Disability Rights Attorney Ted Evans and individuals from the Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehab Division who shared insights. We also had two service animals and one therapy dog in attendance, giving participants the opportunity to learn the important differences between service animals and therapy animals through real-life interaction and conversation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this a valuable and educational event for our community! Plus, special shout out to The Paw Pantry for gifting goodies to the four-legged professionals in attendance. 🦮💙

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume operations on Tuesday, May 26. Have a safe holiday weekend, Harlingen!

05/22/2026

Pawsitive Partnerships! 🐾 Our Service Animal Information Session brought together business owners, service animal handlers, and the Health Department for an informative discussion on rights, responsibilities, and accessibility within our community.

We're so grateful to Disability Rights Attorney Ted Evans and individuals from the Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehab Division who shared insights. We also had two service animals and one therapy dog in attendance, giving participants the opportunity to learn the important differences between service animals and therapy animals through real-life interaction and conversation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this a valuable and educational event for our community! Plus, special shout out to The Paw Pantry for gifting goodies to the four-legged professionals in attendance. 🦮💙

05/20/2026

🚨🐕‍🦺 We’re hosting a Service Animal Training for local business owners to learn the laws and best practices regarding service animals in public spaces!

The following individuals will be joining us TOMORROW at 10am to answer questions and help ensure respectful experiences for business owners, customers, and service animal handlers:

⭐️ Ted Evans — Disability Rights Attorney
⭐️ Ricky Rendon — Texas Workforce Commission
⭐️ Macarena Pena — Texas Workforce Commission

For more information and to RSVP, please visit https://forms.gle/ypgSoQ7Z8SPzYiRi9.

05/20/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to our Board President, Saarang Jay Rama! Thank you for the thoughtful leadership, sound guidance, and commitment you’ve brought to the HEDC, Saarang. We appreciate your dedication and look forward to all that’s ahead this year! 🙌

05/15/2026

Yesterday, our Small Business Advisory Committee hosted their monthly Plate It Forward outing — this time showing support to not one, but TWO local businesses in our community.

Thank you to J & R Snack Bar and PreGame Nutrition for having us! 🥤🍔 The initiative is all about intentionally supporting local while creating a casual, comfortable space to connect, network, and experience the great businesses that make Harlingen unique.

Save the date for next month’s Plate it Forward at Chyann's Specialty Café/ DOwntown! 🥞🐷
📆 Thursday, June 11 | 12pm-1pm
📍 110 E Jackson Ave, Harlingen