Edinburg Economic Development Corporation

12/02/2025

✨ Proud moment for Edinburg!

At the 2025 Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Conference, our Assistant Executive Director Karina Lopez joined Labrynth CEO Stuart Lacey to discuss how Edinburg is turning transparency and efficiency into a true competitive advantage.

With Edinburg ranked #4 nationwide and #1 in Texas for permitting efficiency on the RedTapeIndex, our city continues to set the standard for smart, business-friendly processes.

We’re grateful for the teamwork, innovation, and leadership that help make Edinburg a model for economic development excellence. 💼🌟

What happens when a city turns transparency into a competitive advantage? City Of Edinburg, Texas proved it. The City of Edinburg ranked #4 nationwide and #1 in Texas for permitting efficiency on the RedTapeIndex (October 2025). At TEDC 2025, Labrynth CEO Stuart Lacey sat down with Karina Lopez, Ass...

12/01/2025

✨This weekend, our International Business Development Consultant, Jeffrey Salcedo, represented Edinburg EDC at the Expo Inversión Inmobiliaria at the World Trade Center in Mexico City — and the response was excellent!

Edinburg’s growth is gaining international attention.💼

Looking for a market with a strong future in Texas? We’ll show you why Edinburg is the answer.📈

11/29/2025

✨ Happy Small Business Saturday, Edinburg! ✨

Today’s the perfect day to get out, explore our local shops, and show some love to the small businesses that make our city special. 💙🛍️

Shop local, eat local, support local!

11/28/2025

✨ FLIP Friday ✨

Today we’re featuring McIntyre Square Eatery & Bar, located at 310 W. McIntyre St. — a family-friendly hangout with a relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, and great drinks. With three food trucks and a bar onsite, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🌮🍔🍹

Through the EDC’s FLIP Program, the business enhanced its outdoor space with new landscaping, added awnings for much-needed shade, and updated its signage to create a more inviting look.

Congratulations to owner Javier Mejia on these improvements that make the space even more welcoming!

11/27/2025

Wishing a very happy birthday to our EDC Board Treasurer, Sandra Alaniz! Hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and all your favorite things. 🎈💐

11/27/2025

The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️🍂

11/26/2025

🛍️ Small Business Saturday is November 29!

Our local businesses are the heart of Edinburg, and this Saturday is the perfect chance to show them some love.

Support your favorite spots, discover new ones, and help keep our community thriving by shopping local. 💙

11/25/2025

🏗️ Edinburg EDC and Brownstone Consultants met with the Ebony Hills Golf Course Advisory Board, City Manager’s staff, Parks & Rec, and Mayor Omar Ochoa to share a project update on the Workforce Resource Center and new Clubhouse.

Our Executive Director, Raudel Garza, opened the meeting by reflecting on how this project started and how it’s now coming to life for our community.

Brownstone highlighted exciting progress, next steps, and the momentum that this project continues to build as we work toward a facility that will support workforce development and serve our community for years to come! ⛳

11/25/2025

Happy birthday to our EDC Board Vice President, Richard Gonzales! Wishing you a wonderful day surrounded by family, friends, and plenty of laughter. 🎂🎈

11/24/2025

🎬 This Giving Tuesday, we’re proud to support Popcorn Prophets!
A film project created to spotlight South Texas talent and bring real opportunities to the Rio Grande Valley.

This initiative aims to create local jobs, showcase our community on a national stage, and celebrate the stories that make our community unique.

If you’d like to support the film, you can give $15 — the cost of a movie ticket — to help bring this project to life. Donations made through Film Independent are tax-deductible and go directly toward filming in our community.

💛 Every gift counts. Every share helps.

Donate here: my.filmindependent.org/PopcornProphets

11/24/2025

📈 Big Growth in Edinburg!

The City of Edinburg just released its October 2025 construction report, showing more than 32% growth in citywide development compared to last year. With over $364 million in permit valuations so far, Edinburg continues to see strong residential, multi-family, and commercial activity — a clear sign of our city’s momentum and growing opportunities.

Edinburg is moving forward, and we’re excited to see this progress continue! 🌟🏗️

Edinburg, TX – Construction in the City of Edinburg continues its upward trajectory, with the latest October 2025 permit valuation report showing significant, citywide expansion. Overall development activity has grown by more than 32% compared to this time last year — a clear indicator of Edinbu...

11/24/2025

Edinburg EDC offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 27th, and Friday, Nov 28th. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1st.
Thank you! 🍂