Harlingen Economic Development Corporation

🌟 Builders, Realtors, Investors, & Bankers... You're invited to a Commercial & Investment Tour highlighting Harlingen’s growth, workforce innovation, and vision for the future. Expect an engaging panel of local leaders, hands-on tours at TSTC’s advanced training facilities, and a unique opportunity to see how the City of Harlingen is powering regional progress. Don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today — https://lnkd.in/gMjpvzGp 📆 Wednesday, October 22 | 9am - 12pm #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #RGVP #Partnership #Commercial #Investment #Tour #Growth #HarlingenOnTheRise #Opportunity

🏗️ Join our team! Harlingen EDC is hiring an Economic Development Coordinator. This position is responsible for the effective day-to-day support of our business attraction, marketing, and retention/expansion efforts. Responsibilities will include assistance with economic development event marketing programs, project tracking and compliance, proposal response assistance, community outreach, research and data collection, and the coordination of related committee events, meetings, and presentations. Ideal candidates will have (2) years of professional level experience working in economic development or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted. The application deadline is October 31, 2025. Learn more, and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gk8-Pu-D. #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #EconDev #NowHiring

🍪 Here’s to Sweet Success in Harlingen! Last Friday, we partnered with Cookies4College to deliver freshly baked cookies to our manufacturers and community partners in honor of October being Manufacturing Month. We’re proud to support the teams behind the goods and services produced right here in our city, and we thank them for their continued dedication to strengthening our local economy! Cookies4College is on the verge of opening their very own storefront in Harlingen! Be sure to find and follow them on social media for updates. #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #Manufacturing #EconDev #MadeinHarlingen #LocalBusiness #RGV

Watch the video and see why Lupita Guttierrez-Garza of Southern Commercial Real Estate Group says now is an “exciting time” for Harlingen and learn why the city is a strategic location for companies serving clients from across Texas and beyond and learn why airport access is key. Watch, then see https://hubs.ly/Q033Cgr-0. #harlingenopportunity #chooseharlingen

This week, we connected Region One Education Service Center with Lone Star National Bank to collaborate on a new externship program in Harlingen! An RGV teacher will receive job shadowing at LSNB to improve her awareness of opportunities for students and connections to the industry. The firsthand experience she gains will help shape curriculum and inspire the next generation of financial professionals from across the community. We're grateful for our role in strengthening workforce pipelines through local CTE programs! 💼📚 #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #WorkforceDevelopment #CTE #Community #Collaboration #EconDev #RGV

🎉 Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our Office Manager, MaryAnn Villarreal! Known as the “mama bear” of the office, MaryAnn brings care, structure and a steady presence that keeps us supported and organized every day. Have a super special day, MAV! 🍰🐻 #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #HarlingenTeam #HEDCBirthdays #CelebratingLeadership

🎈 Big birthday cheers to our Small Business & Startup Manager, Maria D. Escobar! Maria plays a key role in supporting Harlingen entrepreneurs, connecting them with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to grow and succeed. We’re grateful for her energy and expertise! Happy Birthday, Maria! 🫶🎂 #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #HarlingenTeam #HEDCBirthdays #CelebratingLeadership

With nearly 7,000 employed in corporate services in Cameron County, Harlingen, Texas offers the experience and know-how for successful business services. Also, the city’s youthful, largely bilingual workforce offers the adaptable skills and entrepreneurial mindset to propel innovation and create meaningful customer connections. And in a city named as one of the “Top #3 Least Expensive Urban Areas in the U.S.” affordability is only one advantage of a rich vibrant lifestyle that helps attract the best. See https://hubs.ly/Q033C5Cm0. #harlingenopportunity #chooseharlingen

Join us TOMORROW, October 1st for the 2025 RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition, where ten entrepreneurs will compete for up to $30,000! 🌟 This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry experts, and community leaders while supporting Harlingen's rising businesses. Register to attend (FREE): https://lnkd.in/g7DnCMQN 📆 Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 5pm-8pm 📍 Harlingen Convention Center (701 Harlingen Heights Dr) #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #RISEUp #Pitch #UTRGV #RGV #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startup

Harlingen EDC participated in North America Week 2025, hosted by the American Chamber Mexico! 🌎🤝 This event fosters investment, business expansion, and cross-border collaboration across Mexico and the broader North American region. Our attendance gave us the opportunity to engage with leaders from across the continent, exploring new opportunities to drive economic growth and strengthen regional partnerships. 📈 #HarlingenTX #HarlingenEDC #NorthAmericaWeek #Monterrey #EconDev #CrossBorder #Collaboration #RGV