Rio South Texas Region at ECONOMIX 2025: Strengthening Connections and Expanding Opportunities

COSTEP Economic Development team Rick Carrera and Alma Saldana Cruz attend and sponsor this year’s Economix conference, held in Orlando, Florida.

ECONOMIX is an unconventional annual conference with a unique format that includes content-rich learning sessions, professional development experiences, one-on-one sessions with site consultants, unforgettable moments, world-class food, and many creative activities.

The conference is designed for economic developers by economic developers and features Top Level site consultants ready to build relationships. ECONOMIX is a convenient way to make and renew connections with other economic development professionals to raise your profile within the professional community. 

Meetings and interaction with over 30 site selection consultants as well as other economic development professionals provided an outstanding opportunity to promote the Rio South Texas Region.   

It’s always an incredible opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore new strategies for driving impactful community and business growth.

From discussions on workforce, infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making to the chance to network with some of the best in the field, Economix consistently delivers valuable perspectives that shape the future of economic development. 

Great to be there with our regional partners as well, a strong representation of Rio South Texas by the Port of Brownsville, Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, and others.

Congratulations to Nick Riashi, Carla Sones, and the entire Consultant Connect team on a highly successful event!

Rio South Texas Region: One region. Two Countries.