UTRGV ranked as No. 1 university in Texas by Washington Monthly
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – AUG. 28, 2023 – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Monday started the 2023-24 academic year as the No. 1 university in Texas, based on Washington Monthly magazine’s annual college guide and rankings. According to Washington Monthly, instead of rewarding schools for their prestige, wealth and exclusivity, its rankings give points […]
Edinburg EDC seeing remarkable growth in North Industrial Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Roxanne Lerma Director of Communications rlerma@cityofedinburg.com, (956) 388-8927 Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is proud to unveil major developments in the City of Edinburg’s North Industrial Park, particularly within RGV CDL – Lot 7B and Lot 9, highlighting remarkable growth and job creation in the region. RGV […]
Edinburg EDC seeing remarkable growth in North Industrial Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Roxanne Lerma Director of Communications & Media rlerma@cityofedinburg.com, (956) 388-8927 Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is proud to unveil major developments in the City of Edinburg’s North Industrial Park, particularly within RGV CDL – Lot 7B and Lot 9, highlighting remarkable growth and job creation in […]
Edinburg Continues to See Significant Population Growth
Recent Census Bureau Data Shows Edinburg Continues To Be the Fastest Growing City In the Rio Grande Valley According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Edinburg’s population has grown to 102,483 residents as of July 2021. In just one year, Edinburg saw a 2.4 percent population increase and grew by 2,444 people, […]
Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program is Now Offering Funds!
The Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program is now offering funds to Texans who are recovering from the financial impacts of COVID-19. Endeavors is hosting two Mortgage Assistance Fairs to provide aid to eligible individuals and families that are struggling to pay mortgages. Email chap-map@endeavors.org or call 833-260-8630 for more information or if any questions.
SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley Announces 2022 Small Business Week Awardees
Release Date: April 8, 2022 Contact: Angela R. Burton, angela.burton@sba.gov Release Number: 22-LRGV-2 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram Christopher De La Cruz Wycoco, WYCOTAX, LLC takes Top Honors as the 2022 Lower Rio Grande Valley District’s Small Business Person of the Year HARLINGEN, Texas – Today, Angela Burton, district director for the […]
Edinburg area economy added 13,600 jobs in October, among fastest growing in US
The October jobs report is out, and it’s more good news for economic development in Edinburg. The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area economy added 13,600 jobs in October, year-over-year. The region’s 5.2% growth rate ranked second behind Austin (which ranked second in the entire US) among large metros in Texas. 1. Austin 7.0% 2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission 5.2% 3. […]
Share Your Location!
Share your commercial or industrial properties on the Edinburg EDC page. Properties must be inside Edinburg city limits. If you have any questions or are ready to submit your properties please email: economicdevelopment@cityofedinburg.com Shared properties must include: Photo/s of Property Property Address Zip Code Property ID Property Price Zone Type Size of Lot/s Size […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital adds another anchor to Edinburg’s growing healthcare industry
Construction officially started this week on the latest addition to Edinburg’s growing healthcare industry: Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley. According to a story published in The Monitor, Driscoll and DHR Health are investing approximately $100 million in the new hospital, creating more than 500 new jobs when the eight-level facility opens in 2023. The […]
It ain’t bragging if it’s true
Thanks to Steve Taylor at the Rio Grande Guardian for helping us tell the story of Edinburg’s growth. Check out the story: It ain’t bragging if it’s true; A story on Edinburg’s growth More statistics on Edinburg’s growth, economy, and workforce are available here: Edinburg By The Numbers
