22 Oct Discovering Economic Development in South Texas: Insights from COSTEP’s Rick Carrera

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Rick Carrera, the economic development director for the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP), recently delivered an insightful presentation during the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Partnership’s “Commercialization & Investment Tour” in Pharr. His key message? There is much more to South Texas than people realize.

Carrera highlighted a common misconception he encounters at trade shows — many people think South Texas ends at San Antonio. He explained that beyond this well-known city lies a thriving region full of untapped business potential, especially near the Mexican border. Carrera emphasized that this proximity to Mexico offers unique advantages for companies looking to expand their operations while maintaining a U.S. presence.

In his talk, Carrera also discussed how COSTEP collaborates with partners in Mexico to further promote the Rio South Texas region, underscoring the area’s growing importance for domestic and international businesses.

Economic Development in South Texas

If you want to learn more about the Rio South Texas region and its investment opportunities read the full article from the Rio Grande Guardian to get the complete details of Carrera’s presentation.