NEWSLETTER

July 05, 2024

International and Business Trade

US-Mexico Business Summit Uniting Entrepreneurs and Communities

for Regional Transformation

The Mexico 2024 Business Summit successfully concluded on June 27 and 28, leaving a significant impact on the business community of Mexico and El Paso. Held at the DoubleTree Hotel, the summit brought together more than 139 attendees on Thursday and 111 on Friday. Business leaders, innovators, visionaries, and policymakers fostered constructive dialogue, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.



We are thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the first-ever Cumbre Empresarial Mexico - US-Mexico Business Summit! Organized by visionary Paul Meza, CPA, and co-hosted by El Paso County and the City’s Economic & International Development Department, this event offered international business owners critical insights into both the challenges and opportunities of starting, owning, and operating a business in El Paso.

With the presence of El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego; the Consul General of Mexico, Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León; Juan Acereto, Representative of International Affairs for Ciudad Juárez; Adriana Pulecio, Manager of International Business and Commercial Development for the City of El Paso; and Roberto Ransom, Director of Economic Development for El Paso County, as well as other recognized regional industry leaders, the summit addressed issues essential to the growth of international trade, incentives, technological innovation, and workforce development.

Participants discussed and formed strategies for mutual growth, establishing alliances and competitive advantages in the global market. Dynamic responses to the trends identified at the summit promise to strengthen cross-border collaboration and promote sustainable economic development in the region. Event participants concluded both days with tours of the city of El Paso and the county, visiting commercial spaces, entertainment venues, warehouses, offices, industrial parks, and ports of entry.

The success of the Mexico Business Summit 2024 sets a promising precedent for future events. Follow-up plans and new linkages are already underway for upcoming events, with an even greater emphasis on innovation and collaboration.

Business Attraction

Destination Entertainment

The El Paso City Council has solidified a public-private partnership with Notes Live, Inc. for a 12,500-seat outdoor amphitheater on 17 acres in the Cohen Entertainment District. This project fulfills the 2018 Cohen Entertainment District Master Plan, focusing on an outdoor venue with retail and restaurants.

Mayor Oscar Leeser stated that the partnership would drive over $5 billion in community investment, stimulate economic growth, and provide a state-of-the-art entertainment venue. The estimated annual economic impact is $152 million, with a 28.8% return on investment and $4.6 million in direct annual revenue benefits to other taxing entities.

The Council approved a $30.6 million performance-based economic incentive package, including 17 acres of city land, tax rebates, an $8 million development note from the Texas Economic Development Fund, and shared parking. Notes Live, now rebranded as Venu, will invest $80 million and host at least 40 events annually. Construction begins in Fall 2024, with completion by Spring 2026, in time for the 2026 touring season.

Shape the Future of El Paso with Envision El Paso!

Join the New Initiative to Guide Our City's Growth and Development

As El Paso looks to the future, the city invites residents to share their priorities and aspirations through the Envision El Paso initiative. This update to the 2012 Comprehensive Plan seeks to incorporate community feedback on transportation, housing, economic development, fiscal responsibility, and equity.

Your Input Matters! There's an important survey for you to complete. The survey is user-friendly and includes interactive tools to highlight specific areas of opportunity. Your participation ensures that the city's growth reflects the community's values and goals.

Rediscover Your Roots at El Paso Everywhere!

Join us for an extraordinary event, El Paso Everywhere, proudly hosted by Progress321. It's time to rediscover your hometowns and witness the incredible transformation our region has undergone!

This three-day conference, spanning El Paso, Texas; Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua; and Las Cruces, New Mexico, is specially designed for local expats living across the United States and beyond. This year, we’re highlighting the thriving Education and Healthcare sectors that are reshaping West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Mexico.

What El Paso Everywhere Offers:

• Exclusive Networking with a distinguished cohort of professionals.
• Behind-the-Scenes Tours showcasing our region's progress over the past decade.
• First-Hand Previews of exciting upcoming local projects.
• Insightful Presentations from leading regional experts in Education and Healthcare.
• Admission to the One Region One Event.
• A One-Year Progress 321 Expat Connect Membership.

Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with your roots and be part of our community’s future. Join us and witness the growth and innovation defining our region.

Welcome back to the skies, Amigo Airsho!

After a 12-year hiatus, we're ecstatic about the return of the Amigo Airsho to El Paso, Texas. Mark your calendars for October 12th and 13th, 2024, as we prepare to take flight once again at the prestigious Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss.

Get Involved!

We have received an incredible amount of support and interest from passionate Airsho volunteers. We're currently seeking volunteers to join our marketing outreach team. This is your chance to be part of the action and help us spread the word about Amigo Airsho! If you're interested in this or other volunteer opportunities, we want to hear from you! 

Become an Amigo Airsho Insider and be the first access exclusive ticket sales!

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