Alamo is a flourishing city with developments in commerce and expanding companies. Are you looking to open up a business in McAllen? Businesses seeking to locate in the McAllen MSA should come and see what the City of Alamo has to offer instead! Our community is continuously growing, yet Alamo still manages to maintain a... read more
The Alamo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is gearing up for our small business workshop at our offices on September 19th. This event happens twice a year, and we really enjoy educating business owners on opportunities available to them. If you’re an aspiring small business owner in the City of Alamo and would like to learn... read more
When trying to get your business up and running, it can be difficult to get everything sorted out. The first step is coming up with a business plan. After this is, you’ll need to figure out where you’re going to locate your business along with the ins and outs that will go into running it.... read more
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Weslaco to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S Small Business Administration today announced the opening of an SBA Business Recovery Center in Weslaco to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by the severe storms and flooding that occurred beginning June 19.... read more
There can be many obstacles to overcome when it comes to building your own start-up. From technical issues like logistics to the creative aspect of it all, it takes a lot of hard work and involvement to get your business going. Starting one can be scary, especially if you’re focusing on everything that could go... read more
Summer has arrived and it’s time to start adventuring! Rather than spending all season indoors, make a bucket list with all sorts of mini-adventures. You can start with one attraction in Alamo that’s popular and family-friendly! The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge includes birdwatching, hiking trails and so much more! Read on to learn more... read more
From La Plaza Mall in McAllen to multiple shopping and entertainment centers in Pharr and Edinburg, the areas surrounding Alamo have grown substantially in recent years. Alamo itself has grown at an impressive rate and is now home to such franchise locations as H-E-B, Walmart and Walgreens. Although increasing in size and population, Alamo is... read more
What once started as a way to highlight Alamo’s agricultural history has since turned into a highly-anticipated, yearly event for people all over the Rio Grande Valley. With temperatures slowly making their way into triple digits, it’s no wonder that Alamo’s Watermelon Festival is a must-attend event for many. What better way to fight the... read more
The McAllen, Edinburg and Mission region is the fifth largest metropolitan area in Texas. As one of the fastest growing regions in the state, this area has become a tourist mecca, attracting a robust workforce and strong retail economy. Start-up businesses, businesses looking to expand and businesses relocating are all gravitating to McAllen, Edinburg and... read more
Entrepreneurs have been taking to South Texas by storm with food trucks, boutiques and other small business ventures. It creates a variety of options when shopping, dining or looking for personalized services. The Alamo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) wants to keep the entrepreneurial spirit growing by introducing a new small business micro-loan program that will... read more
