About this episode

The episode discusses economic updates in McAllen, the idea of a unified Rio Grande Valley MSA, and the impact of international partnerships on the local economy.

McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil talked about the latest on sales tax numbers, construction growth, and the wave of new development happening across the city. COSTEP CEO Adam Gonzalez talked about a major idea shaping conversations across South Texas — creating one unified Rio Grande Valley MSA. Paco Sanchez, President & CEO of The Rio Grande Valley Partnership, talked about their recent trip to Washington D.C. to push and highlight the Valley’s economic growth. Brownsville’s Economic Development Director, Gilberto Salinas, breaks down how international partnerships are supercharging the local economy.

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