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Rio Grande City takes steps toward downtown revitalization
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Rio Grande City Main Street hosted a strategic workshop on Friday, March...
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Rio Grande City EDC launches Small Business Boost Grant
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Small Business Boost Grant, a new...
Jan 21 min read
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Rio Grande City earns A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s
City of Rio Grande • City Hall Rio Grande City is proud to announce that it has received an A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s (S&P)...
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City awarded $500,000 Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant for downtown revitalization
The City of Grande City announces the receipt of a $500,000 Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Rio Grande City appoints permanent city manager
Gilberto Millan was officially named City Manager of Rio Grande City at the City Commission meeting on September 18, 2024, after serving dil
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City EDC attends Latina Leadership Conference & Expo 2024
Melinda Gomez, Communications Coordinator, and Adriana Torres, Administrative Assistant of the Rio Grande City Economic Development...
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City hosts UTRGV Small Business Development Center workshop
The UTRGV Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Rio Grande City EDC, Rio Grande City Public Library , Rio Grande City...
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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The Power of Business Planning Workshop held at UTRGV Starr County
The UTRGV Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Rio Grande City EDC, Rio Grande City Public Library, Rio Grande City...
May 22, 20241 min read
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In Style Beauty Salon Wins Rural Owned Small Business of the Year 2024
In Style Beauty Salon has been recognized as the Rural Owned Small Business of the Year 2024 by the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
May 7, 20242 min read
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SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley announces 2024 Small Business Week Winners
On March 8th, Angela Burton, district director for the SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District, announced the 2024 District Small Business...
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Rio Grande City hosts its annual Employer Expo & Job Fair
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation held its 8th annual Rio Grande City Employer Expo and Job Fair in Rio Grande City....
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Hernandez appointed Rio Grande City EDC’s interim executive director
BY DAYNA REYES ● BORDER BUSINESS ● FEBRUARY 27, 2024 Sara Hernandez’s appointment as interim executive director of Rio Grande City...
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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Guillen's Leadership and Success Drive Her Transition to a New Role
After an outstanding tenure of ten years as the Executive Director of the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Dalinda...
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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Unemployment rate drops to single digits in Starr County
The Texas Workforce Commission released the September 2023 Labor Market and Employment reports and unemployment in Starr County has...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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Rio Grande City sees record sales tax revenue for fiscal year
Sales tax revenue for Rio Grande City is at an all-time high with a 35% increase from last August 2023, and an overall increase of 11.6%...
Sep 1, 20231 min read
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Roma-Rio Grande City Binational Trade Symposium
Regional collaboration and focus on economic prosperity were at the core of discussion among leaders and stakeholders at the Roma-Rio...
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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One Region, One Voice • 2023 RGV Economic Summit
Members of the RGC City Commission and Rio Grande City EDC attended the 2023 Rio Grande Valley Economic Summit being held at the Bert...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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What's Behind the Numbers?
UTRGV Small Business Development Center Workshop held at Rio Grande City Public Library Rio Grande City EDC in partnership with UTRGV...
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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Unemployment Rate Drops to Single Digits in Starr County for April 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released the April 2023 Labor Market and Employment reports and unemployment in Starr County has slid into...
May 25, 20231 min read
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Igniting Prosperity: Rio Grande City EDC attends binational roundtable
Following an announcement by Tesla Inc. to build its new plant in Monterrey, Mexico, the American Chamber Mexico held a binational border...
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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