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Who We Are
Created in 1974 the Starr County Industrial Foundation (SCIF) is a non-profit organization funded and supported by local government and business leaders that are committed to further develop and diversify the local economy through sound, controlled economic growth. Over the years SCIF has developed a core competency in a varied spectrum of administrative and promotion roles which has placed it in a position to capitalize industrial and economical development in the Starr County region.
Mission Statement
Drive economic growth, foster opportunity, and improve quality of life for Starr County residents through industry recruitment, infrastructure investment, and workforce development.
SCIF Board of Directors
- Sam F. Vale , Chair
Starr Camargo Bridge Co. - Noel Benavides , Treasurer
JC Ramirez Store - Judge Eloy Vera , Board Member
Starr County - Mayor Jaime Escobar Jr ., Board Member
City of Roma - Robert Vale , Board Member
Strauns Customhouse Brokers, LLC - Xavier Eli Perez , Board Member
Xavier Eli Perez, CPA, LLC - Billy Canales , Board Member
Rio Motors, Co. - Jose Escamilla , Board Member
Border Pacific Railroad Co. - Orlando Quintanilla , Board Member
VTX1 Communications - Mayor Gilberto Falcon , Board Member
City of Rio Grande City - Commissioner Eleazar Velasquez , Board Member
Starr County Precinct 3 - William "Bill" Webber Jr ., Board Member
4W Legacy Development, LLC. - Rose Benavidez , President
Starr County Industrial Foundation
What We Do
- Advise companies about our market and potential opportunities
- Assist corporations in finding office space or land sites
- Serve as an advocate to simplify the process of working with local governments
- Connect companies with influential business and community leaders
- Create strategic initiatives to support growth in specific industry sectors
- Identify potential financial incentives and cost-saving programs
- Energizing Business - Enriching Neighborhoods - Promoting Advocacy
- Fostering Training and Education - Strengthening Infrastructure
- Developing Skilled Workforce
Starr County Economic Growth
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