Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg City Council has advanced plans for a downtown parking garage, deciding to start negotiations with the top contractor and setting a firm budget limit of $6.2 million as part of the design-build process. “This…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Executive Director. This role is integral to the EDC’s mission of fostering economic growth and development within the city. Key…
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Staff Report Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg City Council is set to review and potentially approve a $6.2 million downtown parking garage project at its meeting tonight. The project, aimed at improving accessibility and efficiency in the city’s core, would…
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Staff Report Edinburg TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a New Member Orientation on Friday, March 14, 2025, offering an opportunity for members to learn about available benefits and engagement opportunities. The orientation will take place at…
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By Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the nation’s best-known framework for categorizing US higher education institutions into tiers based on various criteria. Of particular interest from an economic perspective are the designations…
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Photo above: The Edinburg EDC’s FLIP program will open for applications this coming Monday. Courtesy Edinburg EDC. Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) continues to bolster local businesses through its Façade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP), offering…
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The Perryman Group Releases Estimates of Total Economic Costs, March 05, 2025 Tariffs of 25% on virtually all goods imported from Mexico and Canada with the exception of Canadian energy products (which are scheduled to be 10%) were recently announced.…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) have announced the construction of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, set to bring new lodging options and employment opportunities to the area. The 70,065-square-foot facility, located at 700…
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A 10% tariff on all imports from China recently took effect, with a higher levy of 25% on steel and aluminum. China is an important US trading partner, with 2024 imports of more than $438.9 billion and exports of $143.5…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced a lineup of business events this week, including multiple ribbon-cutting ceremonies and a networking mixer designed to foster business growth and community connections. Upcoming Events: The Chamber encourages local professionals…
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