McAllen’s Soft-Landing Program Generates Business Interest in Tampico, Mexico
· Texas Border Business

McAllen is enhancing its economic diplomacy after a successful event in Tampico, Mexico, where around 25 business owners showed interest in the city's Soft-Landing Program. On September 9, McAllen hosted a session titled "¿Cómo hacer Negocios en McAllen?" at the Encuentro de Negocios y Franquicias, attracting nearly 500 attendees. Daniella Plata, the city's Director of International Relations, provided insights on establishing operations in the U.S. Food and beverage businesses were notably interested, including a restaurant and a prosthetics startup. McAllen has assisted 79 entrepreneurs from Tampico this year, and has been invited to present at a national convention in Guadalajara later this month.
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