Summary
Economic Development Director Orestes Hubbard presented the state of Del Rio's economy, emphasizing the need to move beyond government and retail toward manufacturing, logistics, and small business support.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ongoing departmental operating budget and potential EDC funding allocations.
Local small businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and the broader Del Rio workforce.
Mentions & discussions (10)
‘Ports to Plains’ corridor gives Del Rio boost in commercial traffic from Mexico
‘Ports to Plains’ corridor gives Del Rio boost in commercial traffic from Mexico BorderReport
NEWS — Record-setting Ports-to-Plains conference brings 345 participants to Del Rio, Acuña
By Joel Langton The 830 Times Del Rio and Acuña just hosted the largest Ports-to-Plains Alliance event the organization has ever held. The 2026 Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Conference, held Sept. […] The post NEWS — Record-setting Ports-to-Plains ...
Economic Development Corporation - Sep 17, 2026
The board decided to move $1 million out of its main bank account into competitive short-term investments to earn higher interest on reserve funds.
Ports-to-Plains Conference to examine interstate connection linking more than $400 billion in U.S.-Mexico trade
Press release from the Ports-to-Plains Alliance With the 2026 Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Conference less than two weeks away, advance registration will close Friday, Aug. 28, for the Sept. 8-10 gathering […] The post Ports-to-Plains Conference t...
NEWS — Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña to Host 2026 Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Conference
Press release from the Ports-to-Plains Alliance Complimentary registration is now open. Advance registration is required. The 2026 Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Conference will bring more than 250 attendees to Del Rio […] The post NEWS — Del Rio an...
EDC Planning Government Contracting Academy for Established Local Businesses
The Del Rio Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is on the move as it plans to launch a Government Contracting Academy with Prairie View A&M University, aimed at helping established local businesses become more competitive for government contractin...
Economic Development Corporation - Aug 6, 2026
The EDC is partnering with Prairie View A&M Extension Services to launch the BID Academy, helping local businesses learn how to secure government contracts.
NEWS — City council okays application for small business grant program
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times City council members have given their blessing to an application submitted by city administrators for a federal grant that would allow the city to provide […] The post NEWS — City council okays application for small busi...
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Economic Development Director Orestes Hubbard presented the state of Del Rio's economy, emphasizing the need to move beyond government and retail toward manufacturing, logistics, and small business support.
Texas-Mexico cities discuss partnership, host business expo
Texas-Mexico cities discuss partnership, host business expo KCBD
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