BUILD BACK BETTER REGIONAL CHALLENGE
The Build Back Better Regional Challenge is designed to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to build back better by accelerating the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and building local economies that will be resilient to future economic shocks.
The $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge will provide a transformational investment to 20-30 regions across the country that want to revitalize their economies. These regions will have the opportunity to grow new regional industry clusters or scale existing ones through planning, infrastructure, innovation and entrepreneurship, workforce development, access to capital, and more.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR GRANT APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR WESLACO MID VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK EXPANSION
Attached is a copy of the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco Request for Proposals (RFP) for grant application and administrative services. These services are being solicited to assist the EDCW in preparing its application and administration of a contract.
Respondents may submit proposals for any or all activities. Multiple contracts may be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The EDCW will, in its sole discretion, determine the number of contracts awarded, and may decide not to award any contracts.
The submission requirements for this proposal are also included on the attached RFP. Respondents should have experience with federal and state funded grant programs. Please submit a sealed proposal of services and statement of qualifications to:
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance.
Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees.
Executive Director JOB REQUIREMENTS
Position Summary
Provides the ultimate administrative and management function of the EDC. Areas of primary focus include design and implementation of the strategic plan; formation, approval, and management of the annual budget; interacts with the Board, City Commission, and Chamber of Commerce within the boundaries of the EDC and the public. Serves at the discretion of the EDC Board of Directors. By the time of appointment, the candidate will need to reside within the boundaries of the City of Weslaco.
Executive Director Job Description
POSITION
Executive Director serves as chief executive officer of The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco (EDCW), a private corporation with responsibility for the management of the corporate activities, under the direction of the Board of Directors to ensure and foster effective economic development activities within the EDC.
RFQ #2020-21-01 FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING A MASTER PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WESLACO EDC’S MID VALLEY INDUSTRAIL PARK Addendum No.:2 February 18, 2021
Extension of RFQ Submission:
Due to outages RFQ submissions have been extended see below for updated dates:
RFQ Submission Deadline (DROPBOX) February 26, 2021 (Zoom Meeting@3pm)
RFQ Review March- 1-5, 2021
WEDC Board Selects Firm(s) March 17, 2021
Addendum No.:1 RFQ #2020-21-01 FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING A MASTER PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WESLACO EDC’S MID VALLEY INDUSTRAIL PARK
Clarification Items:
Inquiry: RFQ, Can Architects submit an RFQ or just Engineering Firms?
Response: Yes Architects can submit RFQ as long as they meet all requirements in the RFQ application.
EDCW Regular Board Meeting Feburary 17, 2021 Postponed till Feburary 24, 2021
Due to inclement weather the EDCW Regular Board Meeting Feburary 17, 2021 has been Postponed till Feburary 24, 2021
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION (RFQ) FOR RFQ #2020-21-01
FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING A MASTER PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WESLACO EDC’S MID VALLEY INDUSTRAIL PARK
Public Comments Sign In Sheet for EDCW Regular Board Meeting January 20, 2021
Members of the public who wish to speak during public comments must submit " Public Comments Request Form" via email to weslacoedc@gmail.com no later than 12 noon on January 20, 2021
LiftFund Small Business Disaster Relief Programs
LiftFund is ready to assist you during this time. We have special public and private partnerships to assist small business across our footprint. Please note that there is limited funding for the special programs, but we are offering a LiftFund COVID-19 loan to assist small businesses during this time.
EDCW Public Comments Sign In Sheet for Regular Board Meeting October 21, 2020
This portion of the meeting is not intended to be an extended discussion or a debate and is limited to 3 minutes for each presenter.
Due to the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board does not reply; they listen.
Members of the public who wish to speak during public comments must submit “Public Comments Request Form” no later than 12 noon on October 21, 2020.
Receptions List of the 2nd Round COVID-19 Weslaco Small Business Recovery Assistance Loan/Grant Program.
EDCW PUBLIC COMMENTS Sign in Sheet August 19, 2020
Members of the public who wish to speak during public comments must submit " Public Comments Request Form" via email to weslacoedc@gmail.com no later than 12 noon on August 19, 2020
EDCW PUBLIC COMMENTS Sign in Sheet JULY 15 2020
Members of the public who wish to speak during public comments must submit " Public Comments Request Form" via email to weslacoedc@gmail.com no later than 12 noon on July 15, 2020
https://tawb.org/covid-19-resources/
TAWB is committed to keeping you informed. Please check back regularly for updates regarding the COVID-19 impact in Texas
Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas
The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas will safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, and culture.
Texas Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Learn about the State of Texas’ response to COVID-19, where to find testing, and how you can help. Make sure to seek information from your local city and county government officials too. Be well, Texas!
TWC Funds to Provide Statewide Skills Enhancement for Unemployment Benefit Recipients
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has allocated funds to offer rapid skills enhancement opportunities to eligible workers in Texas. This new program includes all individuals receiving Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits during COVID-19 and will provide access to virtual skills enhancement opportunities.
Texas has a historic number of UI beneficiaries as a result of COVID-19, which has resulted in an increased need for a range of services to support Texas businesses and workers, including the need to enhance the skills of unemployed Texans so they can prepare to reconnect to the workforce in valuable opportunities made available by Texas employers.
Federal Resources for U.S. Small Businesses
Welcome to the official federal resource website for U.S. small businesses affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). You can view relevant federal agency resources, access the latest news, and search for a Small Business Advisor near you.
Public Comments Sign In Sheet for EDCW Regular Board Meeting June 17, 2020
Members of the public who wish to speak during public comments must submit " Public Comments Request Form" via email to weslacoedc@gmail.com no later than 12 noon on June 17, 2020
The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco announces the coming of a retail giant in the tool and accessories industry, Harbor Freight Tools.
“We have been looking to open a Harbor Freight Tools location in Weslaco,” says Craig Hoffman, Director, Corporate Communications & Content for Harbor Freight, “and we are very appreciative of the efforts of the City Leaders and the Economic Development Corporation for all of their cooperation and enthusiasm in helping this become a realit
Freeport Exemption
The Freeport Exemption is a business personal property tax exemption on inventory "Goods in Transit," that is in Texas for a short period of time (175 days) and will be transported outside of the State of Texas. In 1989, Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment to exempt these "Freeport Goods" from property taxes. This valuable exemption is part of a larger effort to attract companies that qualify for Freeport Exemptions to the State of Texas by offering them a tax break.
The City of Weslaco offers a "Double Freeport," and qualifying businesses in Weslaco must apply.
To learn more about the Freeport Exemption, contact the EDC office of Weslaco at 956-969-0838 or visit the Texas Comptroller's Office at the link below.
https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/local/transit-exemptions/
The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco announces business names of grant/loans recipients of the COVID-19 Weslaco Small Business Recovery Assistance Loan/Grant Program
The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco announces business names of grant/loans recipients of the COVID-19 Weslaco Small Business Recovery Assistance Loan/Grant Program intended to provide assistance to Weslaco-based businesses suffering from financial impacts related to the COVID-19 (corona-virus) pandemic.
PUBLIC COMMENTS SIGN-IN SHEET REGULAR BOARD MEETING 5/20/2020
This portion of the meeting is not intended to be an extended discussion or a debate and is limited to 3 minutes for each presenter.
Due to the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board does not reply; they listen.
Members of the public who wish to speak during public comments must submit “Public Comments Request Form” no later than 12 noon on May 20, 2020.
City of Weslaco WORK SAFE PLAN LINK
*Forms must be typed and scanned to email address. Hand-written forms and pictures will NOT be accepted. All 4 pages must be complete and must include the plan in the Standard Health Protocols
Work Safe Plan Steps:
-Click link in Description
- Download WORK SAFE PLAN (OFFICIAL)
- Fill Out Whole Form with included occupancy load (Sample is available)
- Email to oemworkplan@weslacotx.gov
- Any question please contact the Emergency Operations call center at (956) 973-4001
UTRGV Small Business Development Center
The UTRGV SBDC can help new and existing small business owners develop their management skills by providing technical assistance through no-cost, confidential advisement in various business areas, such as business planning, financing, management, marketing, compliance, exporting, and human resources.
Opening the State of Texas
The Governor released his Governor’s Report to Open Texas on April 27, 2020.
The Governor’s Small Business Webinar Series: South Texas
This event is hosted by the Governor's Economic Development Office and in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission, the City of Eagle Pass, the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce, the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, and Laredo College.
United States Congressman Henry Cullar- COVID 19
As our nation addresses this global pandemic, I will work hard to make sure you have the latest information about the coronavirus and what Congress is doing to address it. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. COVID-19 was first detected in China and has spread to other countries, including the United States.
U.S. Congressman Filemon Vela -COVID 19
As we learn of more cases of coronavirus in patients both in the United States and abroad, I want to make sure to provide you with useful information to help keep you and your family safe and healthy.
John Cornyn United States for Senator for Texas-COVID 19
The safety and health of Texans is my absolute top-priority, and I’ve been working to ensure state and local officials from Texas cities affected by the Coronavirus have a seat at the table as we work together to keep Texans safe.
TX Restaurant Relief Fund (TRRF)
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has brought upon the restaurant industry a challenge of catastrophic magnitude. The Texas Restaurant Association has been fighting daily to support the evolving needs of the more than 50,000 restaurants throughout the State of Texas and the 1.4 million workers they employ.
To respond to this immediate financial need we have established the TX RESTAURANT RELIEF FUND through the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on the education and development of Texas’ restaurant industry workforce.
The mission of the TX Restaurant Relief Fund (TRRF) is:
TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO TEXAS' INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS
WITH FUNDS DESIGNED TO SAVE EMPLOYEE JOBS.
Texas International Produce Association COVID 19 Updates
TIPA has been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and has compiled information to help your business be prepared and take action.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA) COVID 19 Resource Page
Overview
This webpage provides information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infection with, the novel coronavirus—now officially named COVID-19.
Prepared by the U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY L ANS Small Business Guide and Checklist
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Update
Due to the CARES Act, small businesses and non-profits can get up to a $10,000 advance on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan even if a previous application was declined or still pending. For more information, visit the SBA’s website and apply for the loan advance here.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The CARES Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020. The programs and initiatives in the Act are intended to assist business owners and nonprofits with current needs due to the COVID-19 crisis
Paycheck Protection Program
The CARES Act established a $349 billion SBA-backed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide immediate access to capital for small businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Texas Workforce Commission Mass Claims for Unemployment Benefits
The Mass Claims program streamlines the unemployment benefit claims process for employers faced with either temporary or permanent layoffs. Employers can submit basic worker information on behalf of their employees to initiate claims for unemployment benefits.
Texas Workforce Commission Child Care & Early Learning COVID-19 Information
Many families and child care programs that participate in the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) subsidized child care program have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, many essential workers require child care to continue working during the emergency.
TWC has approved multiple policy actions to support families and programs at this time and continues to move quickly to respond to child care needs across the state.
COVID-19 Resources Employers
At the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the health and well-being of our employers, employees and communities is our top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to being responsive to the needs of our customers as the situation evolves.
RestoreYourEconomy.org
RestoreYourEconomy is your resource for up-to-date information related to COVID-19 and its economic impacts. It is managed by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) with generous support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and IEDC's Economic Development Research Partners program.
United Fresh President & CEO Tom Stenzel's Update for March 23, 2020
We continue to urge FDA to communicate out their guidance that food or food packaging does NOT transmit the coronavirus. There is misleading information about this in the media and even in some government statements. Please make sure to share the most recent FDA Food-Safety/COVID-19 Guidance on this issue when you see false information. Consumers should NOT be advised to wash fruits and vegetables with soap.
The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco begins 2020 with a revamped board under new leadership and with two new members.
"The new board members join a Weslaco EDC that saw strong performance in 2019. The EDC was instrumental in bringing the Kapal Cabinet House to Weslaco in filling a new 80,000-square-foot facility that makes turn-key cabinets that serve hotels throughout the United States. The Weslaco EDC also worked closely with Commodities Integrated Logistics, (CiL), in fast tracking the permitting process in building and opening over 280,000 square feet of warehousing in the distribution of American-grown cotton to Mexico and around the world."
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco
Articles of Incorporation of of The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco A Non-Profit Corporation Weslaco, TX
Weslaco’s footprint in cotton distribution continues to grow
The City of Weslaco and the Economic Development Corporation invites you to the ground breaking ceremonies, March 22, 2019, at 10:00 AM, located at 1850 E. Sugar Cane Dr. in Weslaco, for the construction of 282,500 square feet of warehouse space at the Mid Valley Industrial Park in Weslaco.
Mid Valley Industrial Park Interactive Map
Mid Valley Industrial Park located in Weslaco, TX.
This map is posted on the Mexico Industries News (http://www.mexicoindustry.com/en/news) website, under the Industrial Parks tab. It is here, that visitors will be able to view businesses and their location on an interactive map.
August Labor Market Report 2017 Mc Allen, Mission, Edinburgh
Labor Report provided by Texas Workforce Commission
