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“South Texas College and the City of Weslaco share the commitment to inspiring economic growth and regional prosperity for the Mid Valley.”
- Dr. Shirley A. Reed
President, South Texas College
News & Press
SBA offers several lifelines to small businesses impacted by virus
"Emergency funding and forgivable loans were the primary topic of discussion during a webinar hosted by the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco Thursday morning which was attended by nearly... Read More
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 th... Read More
Bus tour highlights a growing and vibrant Weslaco
"Weslaco EDC has organized an annual bus tour for the past few years in order to showcase the new projects the group has been involved in." Read More
CIL expands warehousing operations to handle increase in cotton exports
Weslaco is becoming as important a national shipping point for cotton as Houston and Dallas, says Rio Grande Valley businessman Joaquin Spamer.Spamer is owner of CIL Logistics. In conjunction with ... Read More
South Texas & Tamaulipas Economic Development Leaders Sign Collaboration Agreement
“Our strength is the ability to promote the communities in both states as one region.” said the Secretary of Economic Development for the State of Tamaulipas, Carlos Garcia, adding “The ability to ... Read More
Weslaco Builds on its History
An associated program awards funds for façade renovations such as improvements in windows and door repairs, brick and mortar repairs, glass replacement, and landscaping, awning and paint improvemen... Read More
New pilot school to take off in Weslaco
Texas Aviation Academy, owned by Jeremy Reiley of Harlingen, plans to offer training and certification for students to become private or commercial pilots through its flight school in Weslaco begin... Read More
Part 141 Flight School comes to Weslaco’s Mid Valley Airport
The flight school is said to fill a national pilot shortage as reported in Forbes Magazine in July, 2018. The article quotes Boeing projecting “the need for 790,000 new pilots by the year 2037, to... Read More
UTRGV’s Center for Innovation & Commercialization officially opens
“Whether this center provides another educational opportunity for the people of this area or is a hub of innovation of the Rio Grande Valley, we are so proud and honored to have placed the responsi... Read More
Small businesses to benefit from STC job training grant awarded by Weslaco EDC
High wage-high skill jobs are critical to improving regional prosperity and a better quality of life for Valley families, according to STC leaders who have announced a brand new partnership with We... Read More
STC and Weslaco EDC to host Check Presentation for Job Training Grant
South Texas College together with the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco will host a check presentation Thursday, Nov. 1. The purpose of this check presentation is in recognition of Weslac... Read More
Site selectors from Germany learn of the Mid-Valley’s assets
WESLACO, RGV – Five site selectors from Germany recently learned about the benefits of investing in Weslaco and the Mid-Valley area.During a dinner at Arturo’s Restaurant in Weslaco, presentations ... Read More
European site selectors pay their first visit to the RGV
WESLACO, RGV – A tour of the Rio Grande Valley, stretching over three days, has just finished for five site selectors from Germany.The selectors specialize in helping European manufacturing compani... Read More
Experts: UTRGV’s Center of Innovation & Commercialization can transform the Valley
WESLACO, RGV – Laurie Simmons, manager of the new UTRGV Center of Innovation and Commercialization (CIC), says the new center is striving to become the entrepreneurial hub of the region.Simmons sai... Read More
McDermott: New cluster in Weslaco promises synergy, innovation, ideas
WESLACO, RGV – The executive director of the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco cannot wait to see what synergies develop from a unique cluster of organizations and institutions that have ... Read More
Cotton export company CiL is moving its HQ to Weslaco
WESLACO, RGV – In mid-July, the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco announced Ci Logistics will expand its company, creating 72 new jobs for the city.Ci Logistics (CiL) is a major import-ex... Read More
Three-week course to accommodate 80 students
The Weslaco Economic Development Corporation just made aspiring vloggers quite happy. A drone summer camp has been organized by the City of Weslaco and the EDC in partnership with CODE RGV. Read More
UTRGV Moving Forward
A project one-year-in the making is moving forward as the University of Texas Board of Regents gave the green light for UT Rio Grande Valley to lease space in the upcoming business incubator in Wes... Read More
Basic Franchise Workshop Available in Weslaco
Press ReleaseSEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Maria Cisneros - Weslaco EDC
956.969.0838
Weslaco EDC's ALFRESCO - Music & Art Street Festival
Press ReleaseJANUARY 1, 2016
Marie McDermott
August 25th, 2016 Press Release
Press ReleaseAUGUST 25, 2016
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Signing Ceremony Commemorates Donations by City of Weslaco, Weslaco EDC to A&M-Kingsville Engineering Initiative
Press ReleaseOCTOBER 18, 2016
UTRGV Moving Forward
Press ReleaseFEBRUARY 17, 2017
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Three-week course to accommodate 80 students
Press ReleaseMAY 21, 2017
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First of its Kind Drone Summer Camp in Weslaco
Press ReleaseMAY 17, 2017
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McDermott: New cluster in Weslaco promises synergy, innovation, ideas
Press ReleaseOCTOBER 10, 2017
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European site selectors pay their first visit to the RGV
Press ReleaseFEBRUARY 28, 2018
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Experts: UTRGV’s Center of Innovation & Commercialization can transform the Valley
Press ReleaseJANUARY 24, 2018
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Cotton export company CiL is moving its HQ to Weslaco
Press ReleaseJULY 25, 2017
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Site selectors from Germany learn of the Mid-Valley’s assets
Press ReleaseMARCH 18, 2018
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STC and Weslaco EDC to host Check Presentation for Job Training Grant
Press ReleaseNOVEMBER 1, 2018
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Small businesses to benefit from STC job training grant awarded by Weslaco EDC
Press ReleaseNOVEMBER 1, 2018
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The city Commission of Weslaco appoints new EDC board member to serve 3 year term.
Press ReleaseNOVEMBER 30, 2018
UTRGV’s Center for Innovation & Commercialization officially opens
Press ReleaseDECEMBER 2, 2018
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Downtown Weslaco continues to thrive
Press ReleaseDECEMBER 13, 2018
Part 141 Flight School comes to Weslaco’s Mid Valley Airport
Press ReleaseDECEMBER 17, 2018
New pilot school to take off in Weslaco
Press ReleaseDECEMBER 21, 2018
Weslaco Builds on its History
Press ReleaseFEBRUARY 1, 2019
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Weslaco’s footprint in cotton distribution continues to grow
Press ReleaseMARCH 19, 2019
South Texas & Tamaulipas Economic Development Leaders Sign Collaboration Agreement
Press ReleaseMARCH 23, 2019
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The City Commission of Weslaco appoints new EDC board member to serve unexpired term
Press ReleaseAPRIL 1, 2019
Weslaco sees a rebirth in 80,000 square foot proportions.
Press ReleaseAPRIL 5, 2019
Internships incorporated in Weslaco's EDC incentives
Press ReleaseJULY 12, 2019
Marie McDermott, Executive Director
956-969-0838
First round of employee training under the Weslaco EDC’s belt
Press ReleaseJULY 9, 2019
Marie McDermott, Executive Director
956-969-0838
Weslaco’s impact in the cotton industry takes another giant step forward
Press ReleaseAUGUST 13, 2019
Gonzalez: Spamer has succeeded by providing great customer service
Press ReleaseAUGUST 26, 2019
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Bus tour highlights a growing and vibrant Weslaco
Press Release
OCTOBER 11, 2019
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The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco begins 2020 with a revamped board under new leadership and with two new members.
Press ReleaseJANUARY 27, 2020
SBA offers several lifelines to small businesses impacted by virus
Press ReleaseAPRIL 10, 2020
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Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco (EDC) has developed a COVID-19 Weslaco Small Business Recovery Assistance Loan/Grant Program
Press ReleaseMAY 12, 2020
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
Press ReleaseMAY 26, 2020
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