Mcallen EDC Community Profile 2015

COMMUNITY
PROFILE
"Helping companies grow and prosper for over 27 years."

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
MCALLEN EDC OVERVIEW OF SERVICES
On behalf of the McAllen Economic Development team, I would like to welcome you to the McAllen, Texas‒
Reynosa, Mexico international metro area. Representing the economic interests and job creation efforts of over 2.1
million residents on an international border can sometimes be challenging - but in all cases very rewarding. The location
advantages we offer are globally unique. What other location can offer your company the ability to take advantage of the
best of two workforces, two legal systems, two sets of trade policies and agreements, two currencies, and the ability to
manufacture products made in the United States or Mexico with one management team?
It is not just our location that makes us an attractive option for your next business expansion. When you look
at the two most important factors impacting your business success: operational cost and availability of a skilled and
trainable workforce, we really shine.
With a current manufacturing labor force of over 125,000 an average age of 27 years and an annual population
growth rate of between 1.5% and 2.0%, labor availability will not be an issue.
As you look for skilled labor and skills training, we continuously have over 70,000 students enrolled in University,
Community College and Technical programs in the metro area. Many are certified to meet National or International
Academic, Trade and Industrial Training Standards. As you look at operating costs, McAllen is consistently ranked as having
one of the lowest costs- of- living in the United States. In the August 2014, Boston Consulting Group Manufacturing Cost-
Competitiveness Index Mexico is estimated to be 4 percentage points less than China. Add to the lower cost structure,
the benefits of free trade agreements with 45 nations, an extremely strong work ethic and our international community
can provide your company with an operational flexibility and opportunity for long- term success few locations can offer. If
the McAllen‒Reynosa International metro looks as good to you as it has for the hundreds of international companies that
have relocated or expanded here, let us help you take a closer look. The McAllen Economic Development Corporation
has a highly-qualified staff ready to answer your questions. They will be happy to coordinate local meetings with other
managers to learn firsthand the unique advantages of doing business on an international border. We understand your
need for candid, accurate information. If you are looking for options or strategic advantage contact us!
WE ARE
a non-profit under
contract with the
City of McAllen.
OUR GOAL
attract new industry
to McAllen TX
& Reynosa MX.
WE PROMISE
to help you become
more successful
any way we can.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH MCALLEN EDC
SHELTER
OPTIONS
BUILD-TO-SUIT
OPTIONS
THE
RIGHT FIT
INCENTIVE
ASSISTANCE
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
McAllen Foreign Trade Zone
4 International Bridges
BI-NATIONAL
SITE SELECTION
SUPPLIER
DEVELOPMENT
Access to
4
Sea Ports
RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE
FAMILY
it’s what you
become once
you locate here.
ACCESS TO
INDUSTRY LEADERS
COMFORT
ASSURED
PROJECT
CONFIDENTIALITY
Altamira
Lazaro Cardenas
Manzanillo
Veracruz
OUR TEAM
will connect and
help you expand.
Your growth matters!
NETWORKING
EVENTS
BRE
PROGRAM
Keith A .Patridge
President | CEO
INTERNATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Inter-modal
Rail Yard*
30 Industrial
Parks
POPULATION & EDUCATION
South Texas College
University of Phoenix
University of Texas RGV
CONNECT WITH US!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Interoceanic
Highway
2
69
2 Interstates
883,000 McAllen MSA
1.2 Million Reynosa, MX
6401 S 33rd Street
McAllen, TX 78503
956.682.2875
info@mcallenedc.org
mcallenedc.org
blog.mcallenedc.org
*Coming Soon

INTERNATIONAL METRO
McAllen, Texas — Reynosa, Tamaulipas
McAllen EDC strategically recruits industrial companies to the
McAllen/Reynosa area. Our goal is to ensure maximum success
and sustainability for all business.
STRATEGIC BI-NATIONAL ADVANTAGES
UT-RGV
TAX
SYSTEMS
POPULATION
129,877
2,000
883,000
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
28,000
31,000
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
2 45 2 27-29 2
HEB FOODS
UTPA
DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE
COUNTY OF HIDALGO
WAL-MART
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEMS
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER
T-MOBILE
HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
LACK'S VALLEY STORES
GE AVIATION (BOTH PLANTS)
TRADE AGREEMENT
OPTIONS
EDUCATION RESOURCE
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
HIDALGO
MCALLEN
INDUSTRIAL
MARKETS
320,737
LABOR FORCE
MEDIAN
AGE
MILLION
POPULATION
85%
BILINGUAL
11,840
ANNUAL HIGH
SCHOOL GRADS
24:1
STUDENT/
TEACHER RATIO
0 1000 2000 3000 4200
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES IN RIO GRANDE VALLEY
UI Rate
March ‘14
0% 0% 2% 0% 6.25% 2.45%
CORPORATE
INCOME TAX
Percent of labor force unionized: 0% manufacturing Union presence.
No unions in the
MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Texas is a
RIGHT-TO-WORK STATE
LOCAL TAX RATES
18.5"
ANNUAL PRECIPITATION
DIRECT
HURRICANES
1913-2013
PERSONAL
INCOME TAX
UI Rate
February ‘15
CITY
SALES TAX
COUNTY
TAX
Abundant
LABOR SUPPLY
Median Age: 27-29
Bilingual & Young
Labor Force
Texas has instituted major reforms in worker’s compensation,
lowering employer’s costs substantially over the past several years.
GEOGRAPHIC DATA
2
McAllen 6.0%
Hidalgo 9.3%
Texas 5.4%
USA 6.8%
33 F
AVERAGE LOW
TEMPERATURE
122 F
AVERAGE ELEVATION
90 F
AVERAGE HIGH
TEMPERATURE
0
EARTHQUAKE
HAZARD
McAllen 4.7%
Hidalgo 7.7%
Texas 4.3%
USA 5.8%
UI Rate
March ‘15
STATE
SALES TAX
PROPERTY
TAX
MCALLEN
1
McAllen 4.6%
Hidalgo 7.5%
Texas 4.2%
USA 5.6%
NON-THREATENING
TORNADO
EVERY 2 YEARS
TRANSPORTATION
2 69
INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS
PORTS OF ENTRY
Distance
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
MCALLEN-MILLER
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RAIL SERVICES
UTILITIES
Rio Valley Switching
Union Pacific
2 RUNWAYS
NON-HUB
AIRCARGO SHIPPERS:
MCALLEN PUBLIC UTILITY
Kansas City Southern
TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY
OVERWEIGHT
CORRIDOR
Anzalduas Bridge
McAllen / Hidalgo Bridge
Pharr Bridge
Donna Bridge
Progreso Bridge
Rio Grande City Bridge
Roma City Bridge
Port of Brownsville
United Airlines
American Airlines
Allegiant Air
Aeromar
UPS FEDEX DHL
Regional Multi-Modal Center*
AVG Cost Industrial: $66.85+$.35258 Per CCF
Additional Surcharge: $.0023 Per CCF
Water Base Fee: $4.00
Usage (First Year) Per 1000 Gal: $1.30
Usage (>1Year) Per 1000 Gal: $1.80
Sewer Base Fee: $9.00
Usage (First Year Per 1000 Gal: $9.00
Usage (>First Year) Per 1000 Gal: $1.80
*Coming Soon

OUR TEAM
Keith A. Patridge
President | CEO
For the last 28 years, Keith has worked with global
companies to research, evaluate and implement
strategic relocation or expansion projects in the
international metro area of McAllen, Texas and
Reynosa, Mexico. He and his team of highly qualified
relocation specialists have assisted over 600
companies resulting in the creation of over 150,000 jobs.
Mr. Patridge’ experience in business development, sales, operations and
manufacturing management with a number of national and international
companies have provided him with a unique insight into the elements required
to successfully start up and operate new operations in a border location. He
is actively involved in several new initiatives focused on workforce and skill
development for the next generation advanced manufacturing jobs and what it
takes to build a community to support them. Keith holds two Bachelor degrees
from Missouri Western State University and a J.D. degree from the University of
Missouri- Kansas City.
Janie Cavazos
Vice-President
US Business Recruitment and Retention and
Expansion
Janie has been an employee of MEDC for 25 years. Mrs.
Cavazos has been instrumental in the recruitment
of companies which has resulted in the creation of
numerous jobs in the McAllen metro area. Cavazos
also works with existing companies to ensure they are kept informed on issues
pertaining to their businesses and on the availability of resources to enhance
their company’s growth.
Mrs. Cavazos has served on several boards of directors, such as South
Texas Manufacturers Association, Lower Rio Grande Valley Texas Workforce
Commission, Workforce Development Committee, Texas Border Coalition, and
Society for Human Resource Management.
Olivia Tamez
Marketing Director
Miss Tamez is a UTPA graduate with a Bachelor’s
degree in Mass Communication with a concentration
in Broadcast Journalism. She is currently enrolled in
the Masters of Public Administration Program at The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and expects to
graduate July 2016.
Her cross-border and international marketing efforts are instrumental in
attracting and recruiting companies from all around the world to choose the
McAllen/Reynosa area as the best location to meet all their manufacturing
needs.
Miss Tamez is an active member of the Rio South Texas Economic Council
(RSTEC) and the McAllen Rotary Club. She also serves as a committee member
for the American Cancer Society’s “Cattle Baron’s Ball” Fundraiser
On her spare time, Miss Tamez enjoys traveling, reading and volunteering in her
community.
Paula Deyanira Mascorro
Receptionist
Joined the MEDC team in 2014. Graduated from
Rivercrest High School in 2000 from Wilson, AR. Her
work experience has been mainly in the Customer
Service field. Mascorro takes delight to interact with
the office staff and visitors. Some of her interests
include family time, movies, and music.
Joyce Dean
Executive Vice-President
Joyce has been an employee of the McAllen Foreign
Trade Zone and later McAllen Economic Development
Corporation for 38 years. During Dean's tenure
with MEDC, she has served in all aspects of the
organization, but primarily overseeing finances and
human resources.
Dean also serves as MEDC’s representative on the leadership team of Academic
Leadership Alliance (ALA). Since the summer of 2003, ALA has worked to
strengthen the employer/educator connection to achieve the ultimate goal
of providing more productive and functional employees for businesses. Mrs.
Dean currently serves as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer on the McAllen Industrial
Foundation Board. From 1983 to 1985, Dean served as a member of the Board
of Directors for the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones. After serving
as a Director she continued to serve on numerous sub committees of the
Association.
Ralph Garcia
Vice President
Business Recruitment - Mexico
Mr. Garcia has been in the organization for the past
14 years assisting investment requirements for many
multinational companies wanting to locate their
manufacturing facilities along the United States/
Mexico border.
Through his role, Mr. Garcia maintains a strong international relationship with
key government officials to attract new investment wanting to develop or
expand their manufacturing base in North America. Mr. Garcia is also actively
involved in bi-national retention and expansion of existing businesses, through
the development and improvement of infrastructure, education, suppliers, and
workforce development.
Adrienne Downey
Business Development Specialist
Adrienne joined MEDC in December of 2012. As a
Business Development Specialist, she engages in
industrial business retention and recruitment by
initiating and building relationships with business
leaders who are interested in expanding or locating
their company to the McAllen community. She
assists them throughout their entire due diligence
process including, but not limited to; analyzing their specific needs, making
recommendations, identifying real estate options, coordinating and completing
incentive applications on the city, county and state level and also supporting
the company once it has decided to call McAllen “home.”
Adrienne is originally a Texan but grew up in Massachusetts. She is currently
studying Organizational Leadership at South Texas College and expects to
graduate with her Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership in
December of 2015. In addition to her baccalaureate degree, Adrienne has taken
several courses through the International Economic Development Council and
is working towards becoming a Certified Economic Developer.
Susie Flores
Coordinator of Research
Susie has been with MEDC for 14 years. Mrs.
Flores conducts research, compiles statistical and
demographic reports, and coordinates relocation
services for prospective companies moving to McAllen.
Delivering the best customer service and always going
the extra mile, to assist companies relocating to the
McAllen/Reynosa area, is her top priority.
Mrs. Flores graduated from Hanna High School in Brownsville and plans on
returning to UT-RGV to obtain her bachelors in Business Administration in
the near future. She is an active member of the Parent Teacher Organization
(PTO) with the McAllen Independent School District and is a past President and
Secretary for the PTO. She has also served as a McAllen ISD Superintendent
Advisory Board member.