Rio South Texas Region at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Buenas Tardes Luncheon

Rio South Texas Region extends a sincere thank you to the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce for inviting COSTEP to participate in an insightful panel discussion on the State of Current Business.

The conversation brought together valuable perspectives from all co-panelists, addressing both the opportunities and challenges shaping our regional economy.

Rick Carrera, COSTEP’s Director of Economic Development, joined the panel moderated by Dr. Kimberly Selber, Associate Dean of Community Engagement, College of Liberal Arts at UTRGV. Fellow panelists included Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge; Sergio Muñoz Jr., Texas House of Representatives District 36; Joe Quiroga, President of Texas National Bank; Dante Galeazzi, Chief Executive Officer & President of Texas International Produce Association (TIPA); and Juan Francisco Ochoa Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Taco Palenque Group.

As Rio South Texas Region continues to grow into a hub for innovation and industry, it is essential to remain vigilant about factors beyond our control — and to act collectively as one region to reduce uncertainty and strengthen resilience.

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