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ONE REGION, ONE VOICE
It was history in the making when the inaugural RGV Economic Summit was held in Edinburg on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The event, hosted by the RGV Partnership and spearheaded by Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr., brought together policymakers and business leaders from throughout South Texas to unite behind one common goal: regional economic development. The summit, featuring Governor Greg Abbott as the keynote speaker at Bert Ogden Arena, was a testament to the unity and collaboration between leaders in the region. The transformative platform fostered extensive discussion regarding crucial aspects of the area’s economy, ranging from job creation and trade to tourism and investment.
The summit also fostered collaboration among stakeholders, allowing them to explore opportunities for strategic alignment for economic growth, which will benefit the entire region. Community leaders and elected officials from the four-county region were in attendance, with a remarkable 25-plus mayors attending the event.
“We were truly honored to host the South Texas region’s first economic summit of this magnitude in Edinburg. It presented a unique opportunity for our community to come together and collectively shape a comprehensive vision for our economic future,” Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza, Jr. said. “We understand that economic development knows no borders – we are one region and one voice. Governor Abbott’s presence further accentuated the significance of the event, and we look forward to harnessing the power of collaboration and fostering even more prosperity and growth for the Rio Grande Valley.”
