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TSTC Plans Ground Breaking for University Building
TSTC PLANS GROUND BREAKING FOR UNIVERSITY BUILDINGJanuary27, 2010 Read more
TSTC PLANS GROUND BREAKING FOR UNIVERSITY BUILDINGJanuary27, 2010 Read more
HEDC Staff attends International Conference of Shopping Centers
The Harlingen EDC staff attended the International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Trade Show November 2-4, 2009. Participants of the trade show included shopping center owners, developers, property managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, restaurants, retailers, as well as public... Read more
The Harlingen EDC staff attended the International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Trade Show November 2-4, 2009. Participants of the trade show included shopping center owners, developers, property managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, restaurants, retailers, as well as public... Read more
FITCH Affirms Harlingen Rating at "A+"
Harlingen, Texas (October 27, 2009) -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed its "A-plus'" rating on the City of Harlingen’s general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation. Their Rating Outlooks is... Read more
Harlingen, Texas (October 27, 2009) -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed its "A-plus'" rating on the City of Harlingen’s general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation. Their Rating Outlooks is... Read more
Harlingen Ties for Fourth Lowest Cost of Living in U.S.
HARLINGEN, Texas (October 23, 2009) -- Harlingen, Texas tied for the fourth lowest cost of living in nation, according to the third quarter report of the ACCRA Cost of Living Index prepared by the Council for Community and... Read more
HARLINGEN, Texas (October 23, 2009) -- Harlingen, Texas tied for the fourth lowest cost of living in nation, according to the third quarter report of the ACCRA Cost of Living Index prepared by the Council for Community and... Read more
RSTC Members Pledge for Regional Collaboration
The Rio South Texas Economic Council — a non-profit alliance of local governments, economic development organizations and stakeholders committed to working toward regional prosperity in the four southernmost Texas counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy — signed a "collaboration resolution" today. The resolution marked... Read more
The Rio South Texas Economic Council — a non-profit alliance of local governments, economic development organizations and stakeholders committed to working toward regional prosperity in the four southernmost Texas counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy — signed a "collaboration resolution" today. The resolution marked... Read more
Rio South Texas Council on a Regional Route
Read the article printed in the September 2009 Valley Business Report by Keven Knoch on the new regional group -- Rio South Texas Economic Council and their goals for Rio South Texas. Read more
Read the article printed in the September 2009 Valley Business Report by Keven Knoch on the new regional group -- Rio South Texas Economic Council and their goals for Rio South Texas. Read more
United Health Group Service Opens In Harlingen
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View the full story at valleycentral.com. Click here for the article Read more
Harlingen wins Merit Awards from SEDC
The Harlingen EDC was recently recognized and awarded two communications awards at the Southern Economic Development Council Annual Meeting in August 2009. The awards were for the Direct Mail Campaign... Read more
The Harlingen EDC was recently recognized and awarded two communications awards at the Southern Economic Development Council Annual Meeting in August 2009. The awards were for the Direct Mail Campaign... Read more
Positive Job Market Expected for Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA
June 9, 2009 – Brownsville-Harlingen area employers expect to hire at a steady pace during the third quarter of 2009, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. From July to September, 20% of the companies interviewed plan to hire more... Read more
June 9, 2009 – Brownsville-Harlingen area employers expect to hire at a steady pace during the third quarter of 2009, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. From July to September, 20% of the companies interviewed plan to hire more... Read more
Harlingen EDC Attends the Matamoros Trade Show
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) participated in the Matamoros Maquiladora Association Trade Show held on May 21 and 22. The trade show is held each year to bring the Maquiladoras and their major suppliers together in order to network, find... Read more
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) participated in the Matamoros Maquiladora Association Trade Show held on May 21 and 22. The trade show is held each year to bring the Maquiladoras and their major suppliers together in order to network, find... Read more
UnitedHealth Group in Harlingen, Texas
HARLINGEN, Texas (March 24, 2009) – Texas Governor Rick Perry and Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell welcomed leaders from UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) to Harlingen City Hall today, where they announced that the Company will begin accepting job applications immediately for positions at... Read more
HARLINGEN, Texas (March 24, 2009) – Texas Governor Rick Perry and Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell welcomed leaders from UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) to Harlingen City Hall today, where they announced that the Company will begin accepting job applications immediately for positions at... Read more
HARLINGEN COST OF LIVING IN 2008 RANKS FOURTH LOWEST IN U.S.
Harlingen, Texas (March 18, 2009) -- The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas ranked fourth lowest in the nation for 2008, according to the report prepared by... Read more
Harlingen, Texas (March 18, 2009) -- The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas ranked fourth lowest in the nation for 2008, according to the report prepared by... Read more
Harlingen Service Center
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP TO OPEN NEW SERVICE CENTER IN HARLINGEN, TEXASVote paves way for construction of facility and the creation of hundreds of new... Read more
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP TO OPEN NEW SERVICE CENTER IN HARLINGEN, TEXASVote paves way for construction of facility and the creation of hundreds of new... Read more
Aloe Laboratories, Inc. Expands In Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, Texas, February 5, 2009Aloe Laboratories, Inc., a vertically integrated aloe vera farming and processing company, has announced a decision to expand their Harlingen, Texas facility. With an investment in excess of $500,000,... Read more
Harlingen, Texas, February 5, 2009Aloe Laboratories, Inc., a vertically integrated aloe vera farming and processing company, has announced a decision to expand their Harlingen, Texas facility. With an investment in excess of $500,000,... Read more
Automotive Supplier Selects Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, Texas, January 8, 2009Spring Dynamics, Inc., an Almont, Michigan-based manufacturer of custom precision springs for the automotive industry, announced today that it has selected Harlingen, Texas... Read more
Harlingen, Texas, January 8, 2009Spring Dynamics, Inc., an Almont, Michigan-based manufacturer of custom precision springs for the automotive industry, announced today that it has selected Harlingen, Texas... Read more
Harlingen Employment Outlook for 2009 - 1st Quarter
December 9, 2008 – Brownsville-Harlingen area employers expect to hire at a positive pace during the first quarter of 2009, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Among survey participants, the Brownsville-Harlingen area employment outlook is the sixth best... Read more
December 9, 2008 – Brownsville-Harlingen area employers expect to hire at a positive pace during the first quarter of 2009, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Among survey participants, the Brownsville-Harlingen area employment outlook is the sixth best... Read more
Harlingen EDC at the Bi-National Convention in Altamira, Tamaulipas
December 4, 2008Harlingen Well Represented at the Bi-National Convention in Altamira, Tamaulipas The... Read more
December 4, 2008Harlingen Well Represented at the Bi-National Convention in Altamira, Tamaulipas The... Read more
Harlingen EDC Supports Regional Economic Development Efforts
Harlingen, TX (November10, 2008) -- The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) has placed a high priority on the development of regional alliances that promote economic development. During the past few months, several new initiatives have been implemented. Read more
Harlingen, TX (November10, 2008) -- The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) has placed a high priority on the development of regional alliances that promote economic development. During the past few months, several new initiatives have been implemented. Read more
Harlingen EDC Launches New Website
November 5, 2008The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) unveiled a new web site today, designed to attract corporate investment to Harlingen. Read more
November 5, 2008The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) unveiled a new web site today, designed to attract corporate investment to Harlingen. Read more
Harlingen, TX "Fact File" Wins Award
The Harlingen “Fact File,” a community profile in the form of a file folder, has received a “Merit Award” in the Literature and Promotion Awards of the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC). The “Fact File” was developed by the Harlingen (TX) Economic Development Corporation (HEDC). Read more
The Harlingen “Fact File,” a community profile in the form of a file folder, has received a “Merit Award” in the Literature and Promotion Awards of the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC). The “Fact File” was developed by the Harlingen (TX) Economic Development Corporation (HEDC). Read more
Valley International Airport Reopens U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility
Announcment could open the door to more international traffic. Read more
Announcment could open the door to more international traffic. Read more
Harlingen Job Market Expected to be Among Strongest in Nation
Harlingen area employers expect to hire at a vigorous pace during the second quarter of 2008, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Among survey participants, the Harlingen area employment outlook is the seventh best in the nation.From April to June, 53% of the companies interviewed plan... Read more
Harlingen area employers expect to hire at a vigorous pace during the second quarter of 2008, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Among survey participants, the Harlingen area employment outlook is the seventh best in the nation.From April to June, 53% of the companies interviewed plan... Read more
Harlingen Ranks 3rd Lowest Cost of Living in U.S.
Harlingen, Texas tied for the third lowest cost of living in nation, according to the report for the first quarter of 2008 prepared by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). An earlier report, released in February 2008, on the annual average cost... Read more
Harlingen, Texas tied for the third lowest cost of living in nation, according to the report for the first quarter of 2008 prepared by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). An earlier report, released in February 2008, on the annual average cost... Read more
Pocket Communications Selects Harlingen, Texas!
Pocket Communications, a San Antonio, Texas-based wireless voice and data service provider, announced today it has selected Harlingen, Texas as the location for its flagship customer service center.The firm has leased an 18,000 square foot building at 6906 West Expressway... Read more
Pocket Communications, a San Antonio, Texas-based wireless voice and data service provider, announced today it has selected Harlingen, Texas as the location for its flagship customer service center.The firm has leased an 18,000 square foot building at 6906 West Expressway... Read more