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

March 23, 2026

Edinburg and the Rio South Texas Region Capture the Attention of International Business Organizations

Edinburg continues to strengthen its position as a key destination within the Rio South Texas […]
March 19, 2026

Representing the Rio South Texas Region at Logistics World Summit & Expo

“It is a great experience participating in the Logistics World Summit, where industry leaders, innovators, […]
March 16, 2026

New Refinery at Port of Brownsville, First on the U.S. Gulf Coast in Nearly 50 Years

A major new energy investment has been announced at the Port of Brownsville, marking what […]
March 6, 2026

Promoting Opportunity Through Regional Collaboration

Strong partnerships are the foundation of strong communities. This week, COSTEP, as the regional economic […]
March 6, 2026

Industrial Intelligence Briefing Presents the First Data-Driven View of the Manufacturing Ecosystem in Rio South Texas and North Tamaulipas

Economic development leaders, industry stakeholders, and regional partners gathered in McAllen, Texas for the Industrial […]
March 2, 2026

Celebrating 14th Texas Governor´s Cup, and the Partnership That Powers It

This morning, COSTEP CEO Adam Gonzalez had the honor of attending the Texas Independence Day […]
March 2, 2026

Foreign Trade Zones: Rio South Texas Region’s Built-In Tariff Mitigation Strategy

With data presented by Federico Schaffler, Foreign Trade Administrator at Port Laredo, during the session […]
February 27, 2026

From Trade Corridor to Capital Platform: Why Laredo and Rio South Texas Region Are No Longer Just a Gateway

Based on “OpEd 53 Building on Trade” analysis by Dr. Daniel Covarrubias, Director of the […]
February 24, 2026

Rio South Texas Region Reaffirms Itself as a Strategic U.S. Expansion Platform Before INDEX Nacional

As global manufacturers recalibrate their North American footprint, Rio South Texas Region continues to strengthen […]