The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained, Significant Tariffs on Imports from China

February 23, 2025

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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Edinburg Chamber Announces Business Ribbon Cuttings, Networking Mixer

February 18, 2025

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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Edinburg Chamber Launches Membership Drive Tuesday, Wednesday Ahead of 100th Anniversary

February 11, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is launching a two-day membership drive on Feb. 11-12 as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The initiative aims to expand the Chamber’s membership base while highlighting its century-long…

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Edinburg Chamber, EDC to Host Small Business Funding Seminar Wed., Feb. 5th

February 4, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX—Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to explore funding options at the “Funding Opportunities for Your Small Business” seminar, hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The…

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Where the Jobs Are

February 4, 2025

Dr. M. Ray Perryman The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released data related to the employment growth by state in 2024. Texas led the way by a substantial margin, but job numbers were up for most states. Let’s explore…

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RGV Musicians Invited to Apply for Paid Changemaker Workshop

January 18, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Local musicians with a passion for social change are invited to apply for a paid opportunity to advance their community-focused projects. The RGV Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Workshop, a day-long event, will take place on Feb.…

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Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages

January 16, 2025

Photo above: The New Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) Clinic, where this photo of resources was taken, provides San Antonio with quick and reliable behavioral health services. Credit: Olivia Anderson/The Texas Tribune By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Texas lawmakers eye sharing health…

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Looking Ahead

January 14, 2025

I’ve been analyzing the Texas economy for more than four decades, including peering into the future to project growth patterns (I was very young when I started). I’ve recently taken yet another deep dive into the long-term outlook for the…

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Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trump’s pledged deportations

January 8, 2025

Phot above: Construction workers building homes in San Antonio on Dec. 10, 2024. Credit: Scott Stephen Ball for The Texas Tribune By Alejandra Martinez, Alejandro Serrano, Berenice Garcia, Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune “Some Texas business leaders are…

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Texas A&M Ranks First in Return on Investment Among Texas Public Universities

December 18, 2024

Staff Report COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University offers the highest return on investment (ROI) among Texas public universities, according to an analysis by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP). The study, which assessed 53,000 degree and certificate…

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