A Great Place
for Business
Crossroads of
Nearshoring
Harlingen puts global opportunity at your door in a vibrant, business-friendly setting at the strategic center of the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande Valley (made up of four contiguous counties in South Texas) is ranked the 4th fastest growing area in the U.S. and is projected to grow from 1.5 million to 2.5 million residents by 2040. Here at the Crossroads of Nearshoring, nations, routes and advantages converge, as residents thrive alongside prosperous, diverse industry.
In one of the nation’s most affordable urban areas, Harlingen not only provides a lower cost of living, but also a competitive cost to do business.
Abundantly
affordable
Abundantly affordable
Minutes from maquiladora plants
Just minutes away, Harlingen’s international bridge to Mexico offers rapid access to over 400 dynamic maquiladoras of leading global manufacturers.
Global access with ease
Across the border, across the world, Harlingen’s omni-modal logistics—highway, port, air and rail—speed domestic and global delivery.
Start a Business
Your enterprise starts strong in one of the nation’s most affordable communities, where an entrepreneurial spirit and culture exists that is welcoming to other like-minded individuals.
Relocate a Business
Relocate to the heart of the Rio Grande Valley where superior market access meets significantly lower costs in a business-centric community.
Expand a Business
Expedite your expansion with the specialized team support of the Harlingen EDC offering all the expertise and resources to realize your goals.
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Testimonials
Authentic stories. Authentic success.
Discover why businesses across sectors are flourishing in Harlingen, as you watch business owners and others share their experiences of working, living and thriving here, and learn more about opportunities available now.
Education
From PreK-12 through college and universities, high-tech facilities plus high-caliber curriculum and instruction in Harlingen equals higher achievement in career and life to meet the needs of local industry.
Workforce
A youthful workforce armed with agile skills and eager for challenges provides the aptitude and attitude to power your globally competitive team.
Featured Properties
Hangar & Manufacturing Space
Valley International Airport
Create your ideal operational environment in high-performance facilities for manufacturing and completion work, with 320,000 SF of rentable building area, including a 54,000 SF drive-through hangar and 10,000 SF of office space. Capabilities, amenities and more—all at the Rio Grande Valley’s largest airport and designated NAFTA Cargo Port.
320,000 Sq Ft
2800 Airport Drive, Harlingen, TX