Pharr EDC Closes 2025 With Strong Investment Pipeline

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) closed 2025 with solid results and a strong foundation for a new growth cycle, driven by an active pipeline of industrial, logistics and commercial investments expected to continue materializing throughout 2026, according to Víctor Pérez, CEO of the organization.

Pérez said the year’s performance allowed the consolidation of multiple projects at different stages of development, creating continuity between 2025 and 2026 and strengthening the city’s long-term economic planning. “The year-end balance is very positive,” Pérez said. “We have investments that were finalized and others that continue to move forward, allowing us to project sustained growth.”

During 2025, Pharr EDC attracted more than US$500 million in confirmed investment, Pérez said. Meanwhile, the broader project portfolio, including developments under construction and in advanced negotiation stages, points to nearly US$1 billion in cumulative investment that could be finalized by 1Q26.

Key developments include industrial warehouses, logistics centers, commercial businesses and service-sector projects, as well as expansions by companies already operating in Pharr. The economic development corporation continues to work closely with investors to facilitate growth and ensure the viability of each project.

Looking ahead, Pérez said Pharr’s next development phase will focus on diversifying its investment portfolio, with greater emphasis on commercial and service-related projects, as well as multifamily residential developments that complement the city’s existing industrial infrastructure.

He added that Pharr EDC is also working to attract new brands and commercial concepts, including internationally recognized dining options, aimed at enhancing quality of life and strengthening the city’s appeal as an investment destination.

Industrial Warehouse Summit Addresses Business Opportunities 

In other related news, MBN reported that The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) successfully hosted the Industrial Warehouse Summit (IWS), a specialized forum that brought together business leaders, developers, financial institutions and local officials to discuss investment opportunities and industrial growth in South Texas.

Held at the Pharr Research & Development Center, the event aimed to strengthen collaboration between public and private sectors while promoting new investments in infrastructure, energy, and technology to position Pharr as a strategic hub for cross-border commerce.

Pérez said the city continues to experience steady expansion driven by interest from companies in both the United States and Mexico. “We are projecting strong growth for the city of Pharr. There are many companies interested in investing in Pharr, and they want to know what is needed and what land is available, not only from the United States but also from Mexico,” Pérez said.

The program addressed business opportunities, available industrial land, incentives, clean-energy programs, financing for construction projects, permitting processes and urban development. Jaboney Rodríguez, Vice President of Brokerage Services, FORUM CRE, highlighted Pharr’s growing appeal for manufacturers.

“The importance of this event is showcasing everything being developed in Pharr, along with the expansion of the international bridge that will enable greater growth and prosperity for the city, as well as major opportunities for manufacturers and logistics firms,” he said.

Carlos Telles, First Vice President, CBRE in South Texas, said the summit demonstrated regional collaboration to bolster industrial development. “Events like this, bringing together banks, customs brokers, insurance firms and authorities, show that the community is working together to strengthen industrial development and build investor confidence,” he said.

The Industrial Warehouse Summit 2025 reaffirms Pharr’s role as a leading industrial and logistics hub on the South Texas border, attracting new companies and driving job creation, innovation and economic growth.