Daniel Silva spearheads economic renaissance: driving investments and industries for the collective prosperity of RGV cities

Economic Development Drive and Collaboration

As the President and CEO of Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Partnership, Daniel Silva champions the arrival of new investments, industries, and economic development across the counties of Willacy, Starr, Hidalgo, and Cameron. His vision aims to benefit the community through economic growth.

The establishment of new businesses also translates into job creation, providing the workforce with new competitive advantages, and reinforcing connections in roads, airports, seaports, and international bridges.

"The primary goal of RGV Partnership is the unity of the four counties. Texas is a leading state in various manufacturing processes, in the economy, and in jobs. We will always promote the advantages of each city so that when an investment arrives, it can benefit the entire population; we are part of a whole."

Since July 2022, Silva has led this organization with a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, and Quantitative Methods, as well as a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas-Pan American.

Path of Success and Leadership

Prior to his current role, Silva served as CEO of Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Executive Director of Mission Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. During his almost two-decade tenure at Mission EDC, he showcased commitment, culminating in roles such as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager. In his leadership, he spearheaded programs that promoted workforce development, technological advancement, and entrepreneurship in the Mission area and its surroundings.

Silva has also held positions on the boards of various organizations, including Texas Science & Engineering FAIR, Teach For America, Texas Alliance for I-69, and Border Trade Alliance (BTA).

Legislative advocacy is another area of his expertise. He played a pivotal role in passing legislation making computer science a basic curriculum subject in local high schools, fostering technological advancement.

Under Silva's leadership, RGV Partnership recently facilitated the signing of an agreement among 47 mayors from the four counties, alongside the state governor, Greg Abbott. The goal is to intensify efforts to attract investments. "This allows us to set short, medium, and long-term goals. The main thing is that all the cities within RGV work together to achieve new economic development milestones, thus strengthening everyone collectively," noted Silva.