
Why Global Companies Choose Rio South Texas Region: Skilled, Bilingual, Ready-to-Work Talent
August 13, 2025
Rio South Texas Region at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Buenas Tardes Luncheon
August 14, 2025Rick Carrera, Director of Economic Development at COSTEP, took part in the monthly member meeting of INDEX Reynosa to present the Data System of the Rio South Texas Region Binational Automotive Cluster.
During his presentation, Mr. Carrera outlined the objectives of the Binational Automotive Cluster, highlighting its role in strengthening cross-border collaboration, fostering industry innovation, and enhancing the region’s competitiveness in the global automotive market.
Photo Captions:
- From left to right: Rick Carrera, Director of Economic Development at COSTEP; Ralph García, Chief Operations Officer, McAllen EDC; Francisco Peña, Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton; Alfredo Guajardo, President, INDEX Reynosa; and Rafael Ángel Ortiz Salazar, McAllen EDC Representative in Mexico.
- Luis Méndez, Executive Director of INDEX Reynosa, and Norma Sánchez, Chief Operating Officer of COBIFER.
- From left to right: Marile Rocha, Human Resources and Corporate Relations Partner at O&P Tax Consulting Group; Norma Sánchez, Chief Operating Officer of COBIFER; Rick Carrera, Director of Economic Development at COSTEP; Ralph García, Chief Operations Officer, McAllen EDC; Francisco Peña, Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton; and Rafael Ángel Ortiz Salazar, McAllen EDC Representative in Mexico.
- Audience members during the event.
- Rick Carrera, Director of Economic Development at COSTEP
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