Join us Sept. 24 in Edinburg for a conversation about preserving the RGV’s economic miracle
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The Rio Grande Valley region has helped power Texas’ economic growth in recent years. But the current political climate, drought and an uncertain global economy present new challenges.
Join us Sept. 24 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance or online when The Texas Tribune gathers local leaders in the Edinburg and McAllen business communities to discuss the outlook for the region and what can be done to protect its upward trajectory.
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