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Edinburg and the Rio South Texas Region Capture the Attention of International Business Organizations
March 23, 2026“It is a great experience participating in the Logistics World Summit, where industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers come together to shape the future of supply chains and global trade.”
– Alma Saldaña, Assistant Director of Economic Development, COSTEP
At COSTEP, we are proud to showcase the strategic advantages of the Rio South Texas Region, a dynamic binational corridor driving growth in logistics, manufacturing, and international trade.
What makes this experience even more meaningful is seeing our regional and binational partners actively engaged on the same floor, including:
• Port of Brownsville
• Cameron County
• Gobierno de Nuevo Laredo
Their presence reinforces the strength of our collaboration and the shared vision we have for positioning our region as a premier hub for nearshoring and cross-border commerce.
From meaningful conversations to new connections, this event continues to highlight the importance of working together to unlock opportunities on both sides of the border.
The Rio South Texas Region is not just participating, we are leading.
The Rio South Texas Region offers a unique environment where companies can move beyond saturated markets and enter a space of real growth potential: a true blue ocean of opportunity.
Here, businesses are not just competing, they are positioning themselves ahead of the curve in a region designed for expansion, innovation, and long-term growth.
Discover how your company can grow by the hand of the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP).
Rio South Texas Region: One Region, Two Countries, One Future.









