NEWS
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.
