Resources and updates for advisors, consultants, and facilitators supporting companies in site selection, cross-border operations, and strategic growth in Rio South Texas Region.

April 10, 2026

Building the Future of Innovation in the Rio Grande Valley

RGV Startup Week is activating the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Valley, bringing together founders, investors, […]
April 6, 2026

Close to a Billion Dollars a Day: Laredo, Texas

Mexico is now the United States’ #1 trading partner, with a gap that has reached […]
April 2, 2026

How Serious Capital Makes Financial Decisions at Rio South Texas Region

The first Friends of COSTEP meeting of 2026 brought valuable perspective to the Rio South […]
April 1, 2026

Mexico Passed China as America’s #1 Trading Partner and the Gap Has Already Reached $458 Billion

According to Daniel Covarrubias in The Bridge, Mexico has not only surpassed China as the […]
March 27, 2026

COSTEP and ANAPSA Sign Strategic MOU to Accelerate Binational Automotive Growth

The Rio South Texas Region takes another step forward in strengthening cross-border industry collaboration with […]
March 26, 2026

COSTEP Aligns Education with Industry Demand in Rio South Texas Region

Preparing the next generation of talent requires more than education, it requires alignment with real […]
March 26, 2026

Rio South Texas Region Engages with Top Site Selectors in Atlanta

The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) continues strengthening its presence in the conversations […]
March 26, 2026

COSTEP Hosts ANAPSA Delegation in the Rio South Texas Region

With the goal of strengthening binational collaboration and positioning the region as a strategic hub […]
March 25, 2026

Valeo Launches $225M Advanced Manufacturing Plant in McAllen, Texas

Valeo is advancing the industrial evolution of the Rio South Texas Region with the construction […]