(Pharr, October 2007) — Local business leaders decided several years ago to attract the telecommunications industry to the Rio Grande Valley. The dollar signs are now proving their efforts successful.
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(Pharr, July 2007) - Eighteen months ago a visionary group of doctor’s and developer Mr. Ron Rock decided to make a change and bring the much needed medical services to the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo area.
The City of Pharr was chosen not only because of its medical needs but also because of its annual growth of over 3.6% percent in population and a promising future. The accessible location will accommodate not only Pharr, San Juan, and Alamo residents, but also...
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For Adrian Gonzalez, a 24-year-old ceramics factory worker from Monterrey, Mexico, shopping trips to McAllen are a chance to build his wardrobe and find those special items he just can't get back home. "When I have free days, I like to come and relax and shop," he said, packing bags into the trunk of his car at the La Plaza Mall in McAllen recently. "I like the brands, and it's cheaper."
Shoppers such as Gonzalez spend an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion a y...
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(Pharr, July 2007) - The Texas Water Development Board estimates the City of Pharr population will increase by 242 percent by the year 2060. The 2006 Regional Water Plan projected growth in population from 46,660 reported in the 2000 U.S. Census to 150,291 by 2060. The current population is at 62,000. The population projections will increase to 74,656 by 2020; to 91,553 by 2030; to 109,836 by 2040; to 129,805 by 2050; and to 150,291 by 2060. The full rep... [read more]
(Pharr - June 2007) In Texas, the June seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent, unchanged from May, its lowest point since the current series began in 1976. The unemployment rate is down from 4.9 percent a year ago. Seasonally adjusted nonagricultural employment in Texas grew by 8,300 jobs in June. Texas employers now have added 213,500 jobs over the past 12 months for an annual growth rate of 2.1 pe... [read more]
"Our new 19-acre, 105,000 square foot automobile facility in Pharr not only offers us the ability to provide for future growth and expansion, but also offers our customers convenient accessibility. I believe Pharr is the “hub” of the region with its proximity to key transportation corridors. Everyone with the City has been extremely cooperative, accessible, and positive about us moving to Pharr". - Roland Smith, President, Frank Smith Toyot...
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"We are one of largest Mexican logistics and transportation providers for raw materials and produce into and out of the U.S. We’ve been using the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge since it opened back in November 1994. The service and technology at the Pharr port are first rate and dependable. Whenever we experience crossing challenges, we can always count on the bridge staff to be fast and professional…and that is a competitive advantage that has made our ...
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"We have been developing residential and commercial real estate communities for over 20 years in Pharr. I grew up here and have always found our neighbors to be good decent people. Pharr is a pro-business community and has gone out of its way to help make our developments successful. It’s a great place to start a business, raise a family; and it’s the best place to build your dream home". - Dr. Hector Guerra, Jr., Vice President, Brush Country Developmen...
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