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Applications accepted through November 18, 2026; selection anticipated in January 2027MISSION, Texas (October 20, 2026) – The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) has officially launched its search for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization's economic development initiatives, advance strategic investment opportunities, and support continued business growth...

MISSION, TEXAS — The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) is proud to announce the expansion of Tekna Impact, a Mission-based manufacturer specializing in label printing and converting. The expansion strengthens the company's production capabilities, supports future workforce growth and reinforces Mission's growing manufacturing sector.Tekna Impact recently acquired production assets...

Company to expand Mission operations while retaining 80 existing positionsMISSION, TEXAS — Mission continues to see new investment and job growth as Ecoat.us announces a $6 million expansion of its Mission operations, creating 45 new jobs with an average wage of $19 per hour while retaining 80 existing positions in the community.Headquartered in Oklahoma,...

Free daylong event showcased local businesses, connected entrepreneurs with resources and culminated in $50,000 awarded through Mission EDC’s Ruby Red Ventures program.MISSION, TEXAS — The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) welcomed entrepreneurs, business leaders, resource partners and community members to the inaugural Mission Small Business Expo on Wednesday, September 16,...

New 100,000-square-foot retail center to feature national brands and generate an estimated $44 million in annual economic impactMISSION, TEXAS — Mission is set to welcome its first major new shopping center in decades with Shops at 495, a $27 million retail development set to break ground this fall in central Mission.Located...

MISSION, TX - For six weeks this summer, 13 young people across Mission traded the classroom for offices, studios, newsrooms, restaurants and local businesses.They weren’t simply observing. They were working.Through the inaugural Mission Ready Internship Program, students stepped inside 13 internship placements with Mission employers to gain paid, hands-on experience...

MISSION, TEXAS — The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC), in partnership with the City of Mission, celebrated the groundbreaking of ZERLUMA's new $50 million aluminum recycling and manufacturing facility on Tuesday, July 28, marking one of the largest private industrial investments in the City's history.The project represents another major milestone...

MISSION, TEXAS – The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) has awarded $150,000 through the third year of its Downtown Assistance Program (DAP), continuing its investment in the revitalization and growth of Downtown Mission.Since the program launched, Mission EDC has invested $450,000 into Downtown Mission, supporting 23 local businesses with funding for property improvements,...

MISSION, TEXAS – The City of Mission, with support from Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC), has officially opened Starlight at Shary, the Rio Grande Valley's first nighttime golf experience, ushering in a new era of recreation for South Texas.Backed by a more than $2 million investment, the project transforms the historic Shary Municipal...

MISSION, TEXAS – A new chapter is underway for one of the Rio Grande Valley's most iconic destinations.The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC), in partnership with the City of Mission, has completed the sale of the historic Cimarron Country Club property to New Cimarron Group, LLC, a private ownership group...

Three new lines, 50 jobs created; project to generate nearly $16M annuallyMISSION, TEXAS – Bettcher Manufacturing, a precision metal components manufacturer with more than a century of experience serving multiple industries, has announced the expansion of its operations in Mission, Texas, with a $3 million investment.The project is located at...

MISSION, TEXAS – Sharyland ISD students took center stage on Friday, May 1, during the district’s inaugural INCubatoredu Pitch Competition, hosted at the Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED) in partnership with the Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC).Sharyland ISD is the first school district in the Mission area...

MISSION, TEXAS – Stanley Black & Decker – the world’s largest manufacture of tools and outdoor products – has announced a more than $4 million expansion to its existing Mission plant that will include a new assembly line creating 88 new full-time permanent positions and the retention of 150 existing...

The Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) officially launched its new workforce initiative, Mission Ready, during a press conference held on April 1 at the Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED).Mission Ready is a six-week paid summer internship program designed to connect local students with Mission-based businesses, providing hands-on experience in...

MISSION, Texas — The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) has been recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition (EER) Award by the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC).Mission EDC is one of 85 economic development organizations statewide to receive this distinction. The EER program recognizes organizations that meet...

By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez / Texas Border Business MISSION, Texas - Mission Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza called the event “a very important moment for the City of Mission and our partnership with the State of San Luis Potosí,” describing the state as “an exceptional partner.” She said Teclo’s designation “recognizes his...

By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border BusinessMISSION, Texas - Killam Development hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Mission, Texas, to celebrate the launch of the new Sharyland Business Park. This major industrial project, local officials say, will support job creation, logistics growth, and long-term regional development. The event was held on...

By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border BusinessMISSION, Texas – Century Recycling announced plans to construct a $50 million metal-recycling plant in Mission, a project expected to generate approximately 240 permanent and temporary jobs and deliver millions in annual payroll and tax revenue. The company formally shared the news on Thursday...

By Matt Wilson | RGV Business JournalA new nighttime golf course will open here before Christmas, following a $2 million investment by the Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) to upgrade the Shary Municipal Golf Course.The city of Mission began discussing converting nine of Shary’s 27 holes to a night...

MISSION, TEXAS – The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) continues to advance the revitalization of Downtown Mission through its Downtown Assistance Program (DAP), investing $150,000 to support local business growth and sustainability.The DAP initiative provides direct funding to small businesses for improvements and expansions that enhance the city’s historic...

Mission, Texas, is the premier destination for advanced manufacturing, cross-border logistics, and nearshoring investment in North America. Located in the heart of the bi-national Rio Grande Valley industrial corridor, Mission offers manufacturers an unbeatable operational environment: shovel-ready industrial land, direct international trade bridge connectivity, an expanding skilled labor shed, and...

The Mission Economic Development Corporation (EDC) systematically eliminates financial friction for incoming and expanding brands by offering an elite portfolio of localized business incentives.Mission EDC provides customized packages designed to lower operational overhead, accelerate speed-to-market, and maximize corporate return on investment. Key financial instruments include targeted sales tax rebates, flexible...

For early-stage entrepreneurs, securing the initial capital to transition a business from a conceptual blueprint into a revenue-generating reality is often the highest hurdle. Recognizing this challenge, the Mission Economic Development Corporation (EDC) created Ruby Red Ventures, a localized funding initiative engineered to inject non-dilutive capital directly into the homegrown...