Expansion In Harlingen & Southern RGV
More businesses are leading residents to shop in Harlingen. Big retailers, plazas, and restaurants are keeping more residents from driving to shopping districts in McAllen and Brownsville. At least that’s how we’ve seen it. More shoppers are staying here and spending their money locally. Locals have benefited from all the retail development, and it’s continuing to grow.” New businesses are expected to help boost the city’s sales tax collection. There is so much happening in Harlingen and the Rio Grande Valley that almost any business will find success waiting for them. But here are some specific industries that should pay close attention to our South Texas region and the growing business opportunities being created. Harlingen economic development corporation mention..
AEROSPACE
”The new SpaceX Commercial Orbital Launch Site is just 30 miles from Harlingen, making Harlingen an ideal location for future growth of the aerospace industry. With SpaceX planning to launch a dozen Falcon rockets annually, the enthusiasm for opportunities in space and technology business is soaring high in South Texas. Harlingen is already leading the way for companies interested in capitalizing on new aerospace opportunities, with the United Launch Alliance occupying a 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility at the Harlingen Aerotropolis. And we’ve got lots of room for more companies at The Harlingen Aerotropolis, a 480-acre air park recognized as a Certified Site and ready for development by McCallum Sweeney Consultants. Harlingen is an absolutely perfect location for companies focused on aerospace manufacturing technologies. Let’s talk about how we can help you find a new home in Harlingen.”
LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION
“All roads lead to Harlingen. That’s what people say once they realize Harlingen’s strategic location at the literal crossroads of Mexico and North America. Harlingen’s North American Free Trade Bridge connects the maquila manufacturing centers of Matamoros and Reynosa Mexico with South Texas. The Harlingen industrial park is where shippers converge to have their goods organized and efficiently distributed to the world. From Harlingen, shippers easily connect with every major market by air, sea, rail and land.”
So as you can see the many opportunities and options that the lower rio grande valley will have to offer in the near future for new businesses whether it be service businesses, merchandise, manufacturing, sole proprietorship, partnership, etc The slow growth of Harlingen has come to an end to certain predictions, according to bestplaces.net “The unemployment rate in Harlingen, Texas, is 5.70%, with job growth of 0.07%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.44%.” Also inputting that “The income per capita is $17,253, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $34,868.” It is time for growth and expansion for Harlingen and the southern RGV. Be prepared to see lots of change regarding not only jobs, but more new buildings such as hotels, manufactures, and more industries near the Harlingen area. It is exciting for local residents who have always wondered if Harlingen would ever step out of its comfort zone of staying stagnant. It is time for the valley to shine bright.