NEWS
Made in Harlingen: More than meets the eye at PRISM Plastics, Inc.
Behind many of the products we use every day is a process most people never see. Right here in Harlingen and just off the expressway sits PRISM Plastics, Inc., a local manufacturing facility that thousands of people pass by daily without realizing the innovation and expertise happening inside.
Third Annual Business Pitch Competition awards $70K to eight Harlingen entrepreneurs
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is proud to celebrate the success of its third annual RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition, awarding a total of $70,000 in prize money to eight participating entrepreneurs. RISE Up Harlingen is hosted in partnership with UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center (ECC), through their facilitation of the AdvanceUp Accelerator business course. Entrepreneurs participated in the 10-week program leading up to the exciting pitch competition on October 1, 2026.
Engineering firm Garver opens new Harlingen office, marking next chapter of growth in the Rio Grande Valley
Community leaders, including Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda, officials from the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, representatives from the Greater Chamber of Harlingen, and members of the Harlingen City Commission will join engineering firm Garver today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house celebrating the firm's new Harlingen office and its continued investment in the Rio Grande Valley.
RGV leaders convene in Harlingen to discuss infrastructure and workforce priorities
A Powering Texas and Regional Growth: Infrastructure + Workforce Exchangeluncheon was held on August 13, 2026, at the Harlingen Convention Center by the Rio Grande Valley chapter of I-LinCP, or the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects.
TSTC, Gulf Aviation partnership takes flight in Harlingen
Two Cessna 172 aircraft will give Texas State Technical College’s aviation maintenance students at the Harlingen campus new opportunities to train on actual aircraft through a partnership between TSTC and Harlingen-based Gulf Aviation.
Harlingen EDC brings back business pitch competition for third year; $65k in startup grants available to entrepreneurs
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) invites entrepreneurs and early-stage startup companies to apply for the 2026 RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition, brought to you in partnership with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC).
Harlingen EDC and TMAC UTRGV launch new program to support manufacturers
Companies in Harlingen may be eligible to take advantage of a new initiative designed to support operational excellence for small to medium-sized manufacturers. The A.I.M. Harlingen, or “Advance in Manufacturing,” program is a joint effort between the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) and the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) at UTRGV.
Engineering Firm Garver Breaks Ground on New Harlingen Office to Support Long-Term Growth
Garver, a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm, is reaffirming its commitment to the Harlingen community with the development of a new office facility, slated for completion in summer 2026.
Harlingen EDC Welcomes ConsultingPoint, Inc. to Harlingen with Significant Relocation and Expansion
ConsultingPoint, Inc. (CPI), a resource manufacturer serving the Original Equipment Manufacturer industrial motor industry, has selected Harlingen as the site for its relocation and expansion, says Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC). The move marks a $2.1 million investment in the community and brings with it new jobs, growth, and momentum for the local economy.
RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition returns for second year; $65,000 in startup grants available
Entrepreneurs and early-stage startup companies are invited to apply for the 2025 RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition, brought to you by the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC).
Harlingen named #1 Least Expensive Urban Area in the U.S., According to C2ER
Harlingen, Texas was ranked the #1 Least Expensive Urban Area in the U.S. by C2ER’s 2025 Cost of Living Index for Q1. The Cost of Living Index is published quarterly by C2ER – The Council for Community and Economic Research.
SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Announces 2025 Small Business Week Winners
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office is celebrating the Small Business Person of the Year and six additional honorees as it prepares for National Small Business Week, May 4-10, 2025.
Harlingen to see mix of new commercial, residential development
A mix of new commercial and residential projects stands to help reframe the city’s development.
At City Hall, officials are working with the Economic Development Corporation to help developers planning projects ranging from retail shopping and entertainment to warehousing and distribution.
Harlingen EDC brings back one-stop business startup event
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is proud to announce the return of Let’s Get Down to Business, a one-stop resource event for aspiring and established business owners, commercial real estate brokers, and investors looking to launch or expand business enterprises in Harlingen.
UTRGV receives $30 million grant to establish Diabetes Center of Excellence in Harlingen
The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF) has awarded a significant $30 million grant to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to establish the UTRGV Diabetes Center of Excellence (UTRGV DCE).
Harlingen EDC and UTRGV launch RISE Up Harlingen Pitch Competition with $65K in grants for startups
In collaboration with the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC) is announcing the launch of the RISE Up Harlingen Pitch Competition, powered by Advance Up Accelerator.
Equip Harlingen grant program to support business expansion
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is excited to unveil a new matching grant program, Equip Harlingen, which aims to support the expansion efforts of existing small businesses.
