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According to the Dallas Federal Reserve, the business-cycle
index shows the Brownsville-Harlingen Metro Area
outperforming the state and nation since 2000. Brownsville’s
economy has been boosted by a strong Mexican economy (peso),
favorable agricultural conditions and good citrus prices.
The year 2005 was a good one for job seekers in Brownsville,
as payrolls expanded for the eighth consecutive year. Total
non-farm employment was 116,700 — nearly a full percentage
point higher than in 2004. An employment increase of 26.2
percent for the Brownsville-Harlingen Metro Area is
reflected in economic data for the last 10 years, according
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Real Estate Center
at Texas A&M University. The employment figure for 1995 was
106,945, while the number for 2005 was 134,952. The numbers
for 2006 have also been promising — the Brownsville metro
area economy gained 400 jobs in June 2006.
A quality, award-winning workforce puts Brownsville at the
front door of free trade. Brownsville’s cost effectiveness
and productivity are unmatched in South Texas. Companies
find that Brownsville workers are highly productive and
quality-conscious. Local firms consistently earn quality
distinctions such as ISO 9001, QS 9000, ISO 14000, Q1 and
World Class Supplier.
There are unsurpassed opportunities for manufacturing and
assembly production on both sides of the border, thanks in
part to Mexico’s Production Sharing Program and the U.S.
Foreign Trade Zone. In addition, first-rate transportation
and communication facilities link manufacturers and
suppliers to a global market.
Nearly every economic indicator is at a record high for
Brownsville, which continues to experience phenomenal
growth.
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here for a copy of the 2006 Brownsville’s Market
Profile. Note: Adobe Acrobat is needed to open document.
Click here to download our Brownsville Overview
presentation. To view this file you’ll need Microsoft
PowerPoint or PowerPoint viewer.
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