Texas, Nuevo Leon Strengthen Trade Ties

Nuevo Leon and Texas business leaders and economic development agencies are deepening cross-border cooperation to expand trade and investment opportunities.

During the “Café UANL con Texas” event, organized by the World Trade Center Monterrey of Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), representatives from South Texas cities, economic development corporations and universities met with Mexican entrepreneurs and investors to promote business opportunities in the US. 

The initiative aimed to build stronger commercial links, share experiences and highlight incentive programs designed to help Mexican companies enter and expand in Texas.

Key organizations that participated included the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco, Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, Port of Laredo, City of McAllen, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos, McAllen Chapter.

“Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) participated in Café UANL this year to connect with growing companies that seek to leverage the US market,” HEDC said in a statement. “We joined our neighboring cities to ensure Harlingen was well represented while highlighting the many advantages of the region.”

The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco added: “We connected with businesses in Monterrey to explore opportunities for growth, competitiveness, and new opportunities across the US market. Together, we are building bridges for growth, competitiveness, and real business opportunities for the region.”

Through events like these, South Texas economic development agencies and the academic sector are working closely with Mexican businesses to strengthen binational ties, attract new investments and expand cross-border trade.