STMA members learn about new projects from various Valley EDCs

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Members of the South Texas Manufacturers Association heard about new projects from various local economic development corporations at their most recent monthly meeting. Julia Landrum, community development and marketing manager for San Benito EDC, gave brief details about a big manufacturing firm coming to her city. Steve Valdez, executive director of Weslaco EDC, spoke about his city’s new industrial park. And Rick Carrera, director for economic development for the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, said his group would be bringing site selectors to the region early next year.McAllen Economic Development Corporation could not be present so STMA President Mike Willis gave an update on manufacturing activity in McAllen.Around 80 people attended the meeting, which was held at Rancho Viejo Conference Center. Here is an audio recording of their remarks. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.