International Economic Development Council Honors Pharr Global Business Hub
· Texas Border Business

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) has received international acclaim from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its Pharr Global Business Hub Partnership Initiative. Recognized in the Regional or Cross-Border Partnership category of the 2026 IEDC Excellence Awards, this initiative enhances international business opportunities and strengthens economic ties between South Texas and Mexico. Through collaborations with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and other stakeholders, the hub supports entrepreneurship and workforce development. Victor Perez, Pharr EDC President, emphasized that this recognition validates their collaborative efforts and reinforces Pharr's role in international trade.
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