News Summary
Mission, Texas, has unveiled a new website created by the Mission Economic Development Corporation to support local businesses. This platform offers resources, programs, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs and aims to strengthen the business community. With features promoting engagement and collaboration, it also highlights recent investments and initiatives, making it an essential tool for those looking to grow their businesses in the area.
Mission, Texas
The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) has officially launched a new website designed to serve as a comprehensive resource hub for local businesses in Mission, Texas. The new platform aims to enhance accessibility to various business programs, resources, and opportunities, thereby fostering a closer-knit business community.
The announcement regarding the website’s launch was made by CEO Teclo Garcia through a video message, expressing the initiative’s alignment with the organization’s mission to support local entrepreneurs. The website features a variety of tools and information to aid businesses in navigating available resources.
According to Program Director Brianna Casarez, the new platform includes essential community reports, vital statistics, and clear application processes for various grants and incentives available to local businesses. This comprehensive approach aims to streamline the process for businesses seeking support and information.
Additionally, COO Belén Aguirre emphasized the website’s interactive features, which allow users to engage with the economic development team and explore membership opportunities effectively. The site is part of a broader initiative to position Mission as a strategic business location along the U.S.–Mexico border, branded as “where grit meets business.”
Recent Investments and Economic Impact
The website also highlights significant recent investments in the area, such as a $50 million development by a Mission-based company aimed at creating a 145-acre industrial park. Another noteworthy project mentioned is Ubiquity’s new customer-service center, projected to generate an estimated $31.7 million economic impact and create nearly 350 new jobs.
Featured programs on the site include the Ruby Red Ventures – Build Mission Fund, which has allocated $200,000 to help support 15 local firms in 2024. Opportunities for funding are also on the horizon, such as a competition that will provide up to $25,000 in funding for early-stage ventures. Furthermore, the Downtown Assistance Program will open in August 2025, offering grants up to $25,000 aimed at enhancing front improvements for local businesses.
Community Resources and Workforce Information
The new website offers comprehensive information about the Center for Education & Economic Development (CEED), which provides co-working memberships starting at $100. It also includes details about the planned $88 million expansion of the Anzaldúas International Bridge, expected to facilitate increased commercial traffic by late 2024 or early 2025.
The website further provides demographic data and workforce details indicating that Mission currently has a population of 87,234, with a median household income reported at $88,528 in 2024. There are over 2,100 businesses in Mission, employing more than 20,000 workers.
Mission EDC’s Organizational Structure
The leadership structure of Mission EDC includes a City Council-appointed board, supported by a dedicated staff led by Garcia and Aguirre. To ensure transparency, the website also features financial documents, including annual budgets and audits, contributing to open government practices.
Mission EDC advocates the sentiment that “opportunities aren’t found—they’re built,” focusing on assisting companies in creating viable business opportunities in the area. The newly launched website plays a crucial role in actualizing this vision, aiming to bring together resources and support for the flourishing business landscape in Mission, Texas.
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