Tag: Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (Harlingen EDC)
Harlingen sues over once-controversial Bass Pro Shop development
The city of Harlingen and its economic arm have sued over the Bass Pro Shop development — a once-controversial proposal that resulted in a fiery public discussion over whether the plan was worth the price tag.
Walk-On’s opening amid Harlingen business boom
HARLINGEN — Craving crowds of thirsting fans are waiting for what’s billed as America’s top sports bar to swing its doors open here.
SpaceX aims for early June launch from Starbase at Boca Chica
Following a successful “wet dress rehearsal” of Starship-Super Heavy on Monday at Boca Chica/Starbase, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote in a social media statement that the fourth orbital flight attempt would happen soon.
Future students sign letters of intent to attend TSTC in the fall
HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College recently welcomed more than 230 high school seniors at the National CTE (career and technical education) Letter of Intent Signing Day event held in Harlingen on Thursday, April 18.
Harlingen launches grant program to help businesses buy equipment
Harlingen’s economic arm is helping small businesses buy production equipment, aiming to expand operations and open up more jobs in town.
Harlingen ‘getting down to business’ to remove permitting hurdles
HARLINGEN — At City Hall, officials are trying to shake off a reputation that’s dogged Harlingen for years.
Economic arm launches $99,600 campaign to ‘elevate’ Harlingen’s image
HARLINGEN — The city’s economic arm is planning to “elevate Harlingen locally, nationally and internationally” as part of a program to draw new industries from inside and outside of the United States.
Harlingen economic arm launches strategic plan
HARLINGEN — The city’s economic arm is launching a new strategic plan aimed at drawing businesses in industries including health care, manufacturing and logistics.
Harlingen pulls $1.4M from tax zone to expand main trade corridor
HARLINGEN — City leaders are pulling $1.4 million out of a tax-generating zone to help Cameron County expand one of the area’s main trade corridors.
Harlingen economic arm offering more businesses grants
HARLINGEN — When Bill DeBrooke planned to put a new roof on a downtown building, he turned to the city’s Economic Development Corporation for help.