Harlingen Offers Incentives for New Investors and Industrial Land

Harlingen, Texas, is opening its doors to economic development with a range of incentives for new investors and streamlined processes for acquiring industrial land, as highlighted by Orlando Campos, President of the Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) in the city.

The incentives provided by the city vary for each company and are based on the employment opportunities they bring to the community. With ownership of several industrial properties, the HEDC expedites procedures for locating warehouses, manufacturing industries, and other businesses.

"In the city of Harlingen, we offer various support tools to investors. For example, our incentives include cash grants to help boost their businesses. Regarding land acquisition, fortunately, the HEDC owns a significant amount of undeveloped land that can be offered. All these properties are strategically located with easy access to major routes," stated Campos.

Harlingen: A Strategic Hub for Industrial and Medical Sector Development in Rio South Texas

Situated within the economic corridor of Rio South Texas, in Cameron County, Harlingen enjoys direct access to the Los Indios International Bridge and the Port of Harlingen. The city is also home to the Valley International Airport (VIA), the only airport in the region listed among the top 75 cargo airports in the United States.

Harlingen's industrial parks have attracted numerous businesses and industries, with the medical sector poised for significant growth.

Skilled Workforce and Proximity to Suppliers

Campos emphasized another competitive advantage of the city: a skilled and experienced workforce in various manufacturing processes. This workforce allows the formation of reliable service teams and encourages the arrival of new suppliers, increasingly closer to production chains.

"Maquiladoras are growing rapidly and require suppliers located in close proximity to their production lines. That's why we are collaborating with Mexican organizations such as INDEX Matamoros or Reynosa to meet all these needs," Campos concluded.