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Rio Grande City EDC Small Business Grant - a resounding success
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announces the success of its Small Business Boost Grant, which provided...
Apr 11 min read
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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...
Mar 251 min read
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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 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 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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Rio Grande City Main Street hosts celebration dinner at distinguished law office
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Rio Grande City Main Street hosted its annual Historic Preservation Dinner at the distinguished Law Offices of...
May 17, 20242 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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Small Business Week in Rio Grande City
As we celebrate Small Business Week, it's important to recognize the crucial role that small businesses play in our economy. In Texas,...
Apr 30, 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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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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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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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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Rio Grande City Main Street receives 2021 National Main Street accreditation
For the fifth consecutive year, Rio Grande City Main Street Program has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program....
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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Rio Grande City marks National Economic Development Celebration – May 9-15, 2021
“Since 1994, Rio Grande City EDC continues to work with industries, brokers and key allies to produce a business climate essential for a...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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SBA Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
WASHINGTON - SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Rio Grande City Announces Major Projects
As Rio Grande City grows, City leaders remain committed to investing in important infrastructure to maintain and improve mobility,...
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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Rio Grande City provides relief for small businesses with free PPE
Rio Grande City small businesses will soon have the chance to receive a free safety kit to further help prevent the spread of COVID-19....
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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