pharr economic development corporation

PHARR, Texas - Victor Perez, president of Pharr Economic Development Corporation, is expecting another great year for his city.

Perez gave Ron Whitlock Reports an exclusive interview immediately following a groundbreaking ceremony for a new warehouse at Capote International Business Park in south Pharr.

In the interview, Perez spoke about all the new warehouses springing up near the Pharr International Bridge. He also spoke about the positive impact near-shoring was having on south Pharr and recent trade missions he and his team have made to Monterrey and Mexico City. 

Here is an audio recording of the interview. 

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PHARR, Texas - Pharr Economic Development Corporation is not just getting more and more calls for warehouse space. The EDC is being asked for bigger and bigger warehouses.

The EDC’s property and business manager, Janie Cavazos, acknowledged as much in a recent presentation to real estate developers, brokers and bankers.

“After hearing of what's happening with this area and all the near-shoring that is going on, we’re seeing a lot of activity happening, Cavazos said.

“So, when you look at what type of projects we're currently working on and the dynamics in terms of the size of buildings that are being requested, they're no longer your 50,000 or 80,000 square feet warehouses. We're looking at 100,000, 150,000, up to a million square feet. And this would be for one tenant. We're seeing a lot of that.”

Cavazos made her presentation at the latest monthly investment and commercialization tour hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. The presentation took place at the Tierra Del Sol Golf Club. It was followed by a bus tour of Pharr’s industrial parks near the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge.

In her video presentation, Cavazos spoke about the new warehouses being constructed by companies like Capote, Dekal, Majestic, Zuko, Aztec Realty, MAS Logistics, and CIL Logistics.

Cavazos encouraged those listening to her presentation to go upstairs and see a 3-D model of a new industrial park being planned by Zuko. It will cater exclusively for the fresh produce industry.

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PHARR, Texas - Directors with the Pharr Economic Development Corporation have recognized Vanguard Academy students for successfully completing a summer internship program with local businesses.

The program came about thanks to a grant received by Vanguard. Vanguard in turn asked Pharr EDC to help place the students. The program was administered by Victor Perez and Karina Lopez of Pharr EDC and Monica Longoria of Vanguard. Students received a stipend for their work.

"We are beyond blessed for having this opportunity," Longoria said, at a recent Pharr EDC board meeting. She said the EDC has a “great team."

Each of the students on the program spoke about their experience with the program. All said the experience was beneficial. One of the internships has led to a job offer. 

Pharr EDC President Ambrosio Hernandez, MD, said an internship program can help a student find out what he or she wants to do as a career.  

“A lot of this, you think you know what you want. But when you get your boots dirty and your hands dirty you can figure out what you really want to do,” Hernandez said.

Noting that the Vanguard students were placed with local small businesses for their internship, Pharr EDC board member Ramiro Caballero, MD, said small businesses are the backbone of any economy. 

“Small businesses are the heart of business anywhere. Small businesses can become big businesses. I have friends of mine that started with a small business in high school and made it into a multi-million dollar industry. I know people who started making tortillas who are now extremely successful,” Caballero said. 

“It all comes with hard work and customer service so hopefully those things you will learn. Business will not come to you. You have to go to business. You will learn a lot of the skills in college, people skills, networking, and being good to your customers. Always remember that and always try to help others because it always come back to you, also.”

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