Rio South Texas Region Strengthens Business Ties in Queretaro

With the goal of strengthening economic integration between South Texas and Central Mexico, the Rio South Texas Region participated in a high-level business meeting with industrial leaders at the Club de Industriales de Queretaro during the Let’s Do Business in Texas event.

During the session, Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP, emphasized that the organization’s central mission is to build a dynamic binational region that connects Northern Mexico with South Texas, creating bridges for investment, trade, and innovation.

“Our objective is to create direct connections between communities like Queretaro and the Rio South Texas Region. We want business leaders to see firsthand the opportunities of establishing in Texas, while also identifying projects that can strengthen economic growth on both sides of the border,” Gonzalez stated.

Key industries identified for collaboration include aerospace, automotive, electronic, electrics, energy and biomedical. The discussion highlighted the strategic role of Brownsville, Texas, home to SpaceX Starbase, as a point of convergence with Querétaro’s thriving aerospace sector.

Despite global uncertainties and ongoing shifts in trade policy, Rio South Texas Region continues to attract investment projects from Canada, Turkey, Germany, and Japan, reaffirming its position as a secure and competitive destination for international business.

It was especially inspiring to see Texas unified regional representation from Brownsville, and Harlingen, Laredo McAllen and Roma, showcasing the collaborative spirit that defines Rio South Texas Region and drives its economic momentum, with the attendance of delegations from various cities and organizations, such as: Alejandro Barrera, Administrator and Director of Economic Development, Roma, Texas, Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP, Jorge Sanchez, Interim Chief Operating Officer at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, Orlando Campos, CEO of the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, Susie Flores, V.P. of U.S. Business Recruitment and Expansion at McAllen Economic Development Corporation, Griselda Y. Muñoz, Senior Director of Business Development, Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, MBA, Rey Reyes, City of Laredo Economic Development Department.

Speakers included: Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP and Sergio Gracia CEO of Mexico Industry, Luis Cantu, President of the Binational Council for the Economic Development of Reynosa (COBIFER), Javier Montaño Miranda, Immigration Attorney.

Our special attendees included: Tonatiuh Cardenas Rincon, Vice President of Canacintra Celaya, J. Ricardo Zaldumbide, Vice President of COMCE Bajío, Alma Dominguez, Executive Director of the Energy Cluster of the State of Queretaro.

This engagement in Queretaro is part of a broader outreach strategy that will also include Monterrey, Guadalajara, Aguascalientes, Oaxaca, and Durango, extending business opportunities and forging new partnerships across Mexico.

By building bridges with Mexico’s thriving business community, Rio South Texas Region ensures that companies considering expansion into the U.S. find reliable guidance, a competitive business environment, and a welcoming partner for long-term success.

Together, we are putting the entire Rio South Texas Region on the global stage as a destination where innovation, trade, and investment truly thrive.

Rio South Texas Region Works For You.

Appearing in the photographs:

1. Alejandro Barrera, administrator and director of Economic Development at Roma; Angel Ortiz, representative in Mexico for McAllen EDC; Jorge Sanchez, Interim Chief Operating Officer at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce; Susie Flores, V.P. of U.S. Business Recruitment and Expansion at McAllen EDC; Harumi Cervantes, Joshua Cervantes, and Luis Rodrigo Ramos.

2. Tonatiuh Cárdenas Rincón, Vice President of Canacintra Celaya; Rey Reyes, Economic Development Department of the City of Laredo; Sergio Gracia, CEO of Mexico Industry; Adam González, CEO of COSTEP; Rodrigo Bado, International Trade Solution.

3. Miriam Stanford, Canaco San Miguel de Allende; Dulce Perales, Canaco SMA; Laura Rodriguez, President of Canaco SMA.

4. Ricardo Zaldumbide, Vice President of COMCE Bajio; and Marco Mora, M2M

5. Rodrigo Bado, International Trade Solution; Carlos Canseco, Director of the Queretaro State Logistics Innovation Cluster; Tonatiuh Cardenas Rincon, Vice President of Canacintra Celaya; Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP.

6. Mario Palomares, Bajío Real Estate Innovation Cluster; Carlos Sotelo, Nexo Seguros; and Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP.

7. Tonatiuh Cardenas Rincon, Vice President of Canacintra Celaya; Carlos Canseco, Director of the Queretaro State Logistics Innovation Cluster; Rodrigo Bado, International Trade Solution.

8. Orlando Campos, CEO of the Harlingen EDC; Mario Palomares, Bajio Real Estate Innovation Cluster; Carlos Sotelo, Nexo Seguros; Griselda Y. Muñoz, Senior Director of Business Development at GBIC; Herendira Martinez, Business Development Coordinator of GBIC; and Adam González, CEO of COSTEP.

9. Alejandro Barrera, Administrator and Director of Economic Development of Roma; Jorge Sanchez, Interim Chief Operating Officer at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce; Angel Ortiz, Representative in Mexico of the McAllen EDC; Susie Flores, V.P. of U.S. Business Recruitment and Expansion at the McAllen EDC; Rey Reyes, Department of Economic Development of the City of Laredo; and Sergio Gracia, CEO of Mexico Industry.

10. Marco Mora, M2M; Carlos Huguenin, Desarrolladora UNO

11. Erika Gonzalez, Director of International Relations for the State of Queretaro

12. Angel Ortiz, Representative in Mexico of the McAllen EDC; Dulce Perales, Canaco SMA; Susie Flores, V.P. of U.S. Business Recruitment and Expansion at the McAllen EDC; Laura Rodriguez, President of Canaco SMA; Jorge Sanchez, Interim Chief Operating Officer at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

13. Angel Ortiz, Mexico representative of the McAllen EDC; Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP; Susie Flores, V.P. of U.S. Business Recruitment and Expansion at the McAllen EDC; Jorge Sanchez, Interim Chief Operating Officer at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

14. Alejandro Barrera, administrator and director of Economic Development at Roma; Luis Cantu, president of COBIFER; and Javier Montaño Miranda, immigration attorney.

15. Sergio Gracia, CEO of Mexico Industry; Alejandro Barrera, administrator and director of Economic Development at Roma; Luis Cantú, president of COBIFER; Javier Montaño Miranda, immigration attorney; and Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP.

16. Tonatiuh Cardenas Rincon, Vice President of Canacintra Celaya, and Andrik Flores-Halles, national business development manager at AMCHAM.

17. Orlando Campos, CEO of the Harlingen EDC; Griselda Y. Muñoz, Senior Director of Business Development at GBIC; and Herendida Martínez, Business Development Coordinator at GBIC.

18. Victor Delint, Technical Office, and Alfredo Tejeda, Project Manager at Grupo Ramon Garcia.

19. Luis Cantu, President of COBIFER; Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP; and Javier Montaño Miranda, Immigration Attorney.

20. Javier Montaño Miranda, Immigration Attorney

21. Luis Cantu, President of COBIFER

22. Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP

23. Sergio Gracia, CEO of Mexico Industry