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Brownsville Economic Development Council has earned the CompetitiveReady Seal, an endorsement of the area´s overall capacity to support business development. Brownsville is the first CompetitiveReady community to receive the seal. Located at the southern tip of Texas, on the border with Mexico, Brownsville offers access to international trade through the Port of Brownsville. Other advantages that stood out for the auditors included safety, ongoing improvements to the infrastructure, and cooperative leadership that has made Brownsville a leader in business attraction and job growth.

Our Initiative

Brownsville and Matamoros are at the epicenter of one of the most dynamic and exciting regions in North America. Situated where the Rio Grande and Gulf of Mexico meet, the cities are uniquely positioned as hubs for international trade in the NAFTA marketplace. The cities have emerged as a top destination for retailers, manufacturers, and logistics firms looking for a thriving new location to do business.
 
Brownsville and Matamoros have formed a unified and steadfast partnership, Brownsville-Matamoros United, in order to better market the vast economic advantages of conducting business along the border. Brownsville-Matamoros United is dedicated to serving the industrial and economic growth of the global marketplace.
 

According to a national ranking by Industry Week Magazine, Brownsville is now the sixth fastest growing manufacturing region in the United States. With four bridges linking Brownsville to Matamoros and a strong seaport, this pro-business environment allows smooth commutes from industrial production to destination routes. Matamoros possesses strong assets such as a large young workforce, established and experienced industries, and a great availability of land, allowing room for expansion and growth. Brownsville-Matamoros United offers strong border qualities, leadership cooperation between both communities, and diverse industry logistics. These benefits will continue to capitalize on opportunities for sustainable economic growth in this competitive global environment. The Brownsville/Matamoros Borderplex offers an array of advantages that make living, working, and conducting business here a wonderful and rewarding experience. 

Come discover why doing business in the Brownsville/Matamoros Borderplex will lower your costs and increase your revenues. The Brownsville Economic Development Council and the Matamoros Economic Development Council (CODEM) are the starting points for companies interested in discovering local business opportunities. For both agencies, the focus is to make it easy for you to do business here. Let us help you succeed and help our community succeed at the same time. When you win, we all win.