South Texas entrepreneurs explore investment opportunities in Starr County's flourishing economy

Starr County, Texas — Developers and entrepreneurs from South Texas were introduced to the competitive advantages of Starr County, Texas, aimed at attracting more investment to cities like Rio Grande and Roma.

Rose Benavidez, President of Starr County Industrial Foundation, emphasized the opportunities, including industrial lands ready for construction, direct connectivity to Mexico for cargo and passenger transportation through the international bridges such as Rio Grande-Camargo and Roma-Miguel Aleman, skilled labor force, and strengthened logistical networks via well-connected roadways in South Texas.

Additionally, lower property prices, investor incentives, and streamlined processes were highlighted as factors facilitating investment.

"The work we are doing as a community in Starr County opens up possibilities for new jobs, investment, and development. We are proud of the construction of a new industrial park in Roma and the record-breaking commercial growth in Rio Grande; we anticipate further growth in 2024," stated Benavidez.

The educational aspect and the development of new professionals focusing on commerce and industries were also emphasized as part of the workforce's competencies.

In terms of investment attraction, Dalinda Guillen, Executive Director of the Rio Grande Economic Development Corporation, underscored the new commercial and service infrastructure developed in the city over the past year. "We can develop any commercial or industrial investment project because we have ample land availability. One of the main features is that commercial processes are agile, personalized; authorities have created specific incentive plans."

Alfonso Ramirez, Assistant to the City Manager of Roma, Texas, discussed the development of the new Las Americas Industrial Park and the progress expected to inaugurate it in the first half of 2024. "With this new park, attention to industries and transporters will increase; we will have cold rooms, modules for review by the US Customs and Border Protection, and 21 large lots for companies."

The information was complemented by a commercial, industrial, and investment tour held in the city of Roma. Mayor Joel Villarreal of Rio Grande participated as the guest of honor, and the Rio Grande Valley Partnership team, led by President Daniel Silva, welcomed guests and shared a growth outlook for the region leading into 2024.