BINATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Three cities. Two nations. One integrated economy driving $126.7 billion in annual cross-border trade.
(About Border EDC)
We don't just promote the region—we design strategic connections. Our integrated model positions Juárez for industrial execution, El Paso for decision-making and capital access, and Las Cruces for innovation and R&D.
With $126.7 billion in annual cross-border trade flowing through our corridor—18.5% of all U.S.-Mexico commerce—we offer unparalleled access to the North American market.
View Our Programs →Ciudad Juárez delivers world-class manufacturing execution. With 63% of its workforce in manufacturing—more than double Mexico's national average—and 38,000+ jobs added since 2019, this is where production happens at scale.
El Paso serves as the command center—where capital flows, decisions are made, and U.S. market access begins. The 250-acre Advanced Manufacturing District projects 17,000 new jobs, backed by $40M in federal aerospace funding.
Las Cruces is where the future takes shape. Home to Spaceport America ($240M economic impact), NMSU research capabilities, and a $25M quantum technology initiative—this is the R&D powerhouse of the border region.
From electromobility to aerospace, from medtech to clean energy—we're building the industries of tomorrow.
Hours to U.S. markets, not weeks. Same-day delivery to Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles. Supply chain resilience that trans-Pacific routes can't match.
Design in El Paso, build in Juárez, innovate in Las Cruces. A seamless binational workflow that maximizes efficiency and minimizes friction.
2.5M+ population, 65% working age, 10 regional universities. A young, bilingual, technically skilled workforce ready to power your operations.
(Why Invest Here)
Cross-border commerce through Paso del Norte corridor.
Of all U.S.-Mexico bilateral trade flows through here.
Population with 65% in working age, median age 34.
Investment Advantages
(Our Programs)
Strategic Gateway to the U.S.—direct introductions to procurement teams, OEMs, and decision-makers.
Building the workforce that powers regional industry—from technical training to retention strategies.
Converting global interest into regional capital—site selection, incentive navigation, integration support.
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Whether you're exploring investment opportunities, seeking strategic partnerships, or looking to expand operations—we're here to engineer the connections that matter.