Cameron County Economic Development

10/05/2026

BIG LIFT District 2 applications close this Friday, October 9, at 5:00 p.m.

Eligible locally owned small businesses can receive reimbursement for 80% of approved exterior improvement costs, up to $30,000. Applicants should review the guidelines, make sure the project is located in District 2, and confirm they have the capital available to complete the project before reimbursement. Click on link below to learn more.

Reimbursable grants to eligible small businesses located within Brownsville city limits for exterior property improvements.

10/02/2026

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In collaboration with Rio Grande Valley Chapter AGC and South Texas Initiatives LLC.

Project CRANE gives you the tools to succeed in construction.

👉 Apply for scholarships here: https://workforcesolutionscameron.formstack.com/forms/project_crane

10/01/2026

Cameron County is on the brink of an economic transformation. With several mega projects on the horizon, we are seeing a massive surge in job opportunities—not only directly within these projects, but across our entire community as local supply chains and services expand to support this rapid growth.

To ensure our community truly benefits from this development, upskilling and reskilling our local workforce is a critical priority.

Workforce Solutions Cameron, along with our exceptional local educational institutions, is actively gearing up to meet this demand. We are preparing our workforce with the specialized skills needed to secure these incoming high-skilled, high-paying jobs.

Are you staying informed on the major shifts and opportunities in our local workforce development?

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM! 💼

Ready to grow your career while making a difference in your community?

Workforce Solutions Cameron is looking for motivated individuals with the goal of strengthening our local workforce!

Get started here: https://bit.ly/3TWzCft

09/30/2026

It’s happening!

We are excited to announce that Saronic Technologies has officially broken ground on Port Alpha. This major milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for Cameron County and South Texas, expanding our industrial and technological base to build the next generation of autonomous maritime capabilities.

The significance of the project to both economy and national security was highlighted by very distinguished group of speakers, including Vice President JD Vance, Governor Greg Abbott, County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr., Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, Congressman Nathaniel Moran, Under Secretary of Commerce William Kimmitt, and Director Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget.

Port Alpha represents $3.2 billion in Capital Investment with an expected economic impact of $160 billion in Cameron County, and $264.5 billion in the State of Texas. With the creation of 10,000 direct jobs within the next 10 years, Port Alpha is one of the largest economic development projects in Texas history.

Port of Brownsville - Texas in Cameron County was chosen for its strategic location, skilled workforce, commitment to infrastructure, and the land scale that provides a possibility to expand from the current 835 acres to 4,400 acres.

Local Businesses, like event caterer Jolie Petite, already benefit from Saronic Technologies establishing its shipyard in Port of Brownsville.

09/28/2026

Cameron County is building for the future!

The large-scale economic development projects are met with vital road infrastructure upgrades across the county. As our commercial hubs, industrial centers, and port operations expand, the county is working hard to modernize the road systems and the bridges that support them. This means:

1. Faster trade routes for local and international businesses
2. Safer daily commutes for our growing community
3. Sustained job growth by attracting new industries to the region

Better infrastructure drives a stronger economy. We are paving the way for a more connected and prosperous Cameron County.

09/22/2026

🚨 Opportunities are coming — make sure you keep up!

The job postings for Saronic Technologies's Port Alpha are already live. If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity, now is the time to take a look, get your application ready, and stay ahead of what’s coming.
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic?locationId=2cb84fb5-6a46-4d2f-8dde-51811754c939

📢 Check out the available positions, save this link for access to future postings, and keep checking regularly, because this is going to be a fast ride.

09/18/2026

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09/09/2026

We are hiring! If you want to work in a fast paced environment, in a community seeing record capital investment and job creation, please consider applying today.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST PAY PLAN: 114 - $43,617.00 minimum salary (Effective October 1, 2026) Distinguishing Features of the Position (Summary) Under the direct supervision of the Economic Development Director this position performs administrative support, assists with the development and ca...