Upper Rio Grand Region

Area Overview

The Upper Rio Grande region includes one metropolitan statistical area (MSA), the El Paso MSA. El Paso is the largest metro area on the Texas-Mexico border.

Nestled between the scenic Franklin Mountains and the historic Rio Grande, El Paso combines the advantages of a major metropolitan center with the charm of a modern western town. El Paso is a major transportation hub with state-of-the-art educational and medical facilities. Historically focused on textiles, the region has diversified into automotive, biomedical, defense, electronics, finance/business services, and medical device sectors. With a diversified economy that continues to branch into new industries, El Paso’s regional economy is positioned for growth. In addition, the Fort Bliss military base has been a defining pillar of the city, employing more than 40,000 people and producing $6 billion in economic activity. El Paso is a leading point of shipping and distribution with direct transportation access to the West Coast, Midwest, and Southeast U.S. markets. Major business clusters in El Paso include business and financial services, food products, manufacturing, military, retail and logistics and transportation. Major employers include ADP, Charles Schwab, ECM International, GECU, Helen of Troy, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Prudential Financial and Toro.

How We Help

We know Texas!

For more than 30 years our team members have helped companies expand or relocate to Texas. Either through regional groups or individual cities in Texas, our team members have spent their careers helping businesses move to and grow in Texas. Now we have come together on behalf of our partners to help you connect with a Texas community best suited to help you grow your business. We’ll take the time to get to know you and your project and then we’ll help you find the communities that could be a good fit for you and your business.