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McAllen's Home to Expansive Retail Offerings and Thriving Businesses

As the retail hub of South Texas, McAllen is thriving. The city draws a customer base of more than 10 million within a two-mile radius, and is represented by 40 of America's top 100 retailers. Pumping much of the life into this retail hub is La Plaza Mall, which annually attracts more than 18 million visitors. Its anchoring stores such as Dillard's and Macy's, and sought-after retailers, including BCBG-Max Azria and Coach, average sales of more than $650 per square foot, and are among the most... Read More »
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McAllen A Top Spot for Jobs

McAllen, Texas, continues to be a burgeoning place to do business. While other areas continue to feel the effects of a struggling economy, McAllen's local businesses are seeing successes in a local economy that's earning national accolades. For example, McAllen landed atop the Forbes magazine list of Best Cities for Jobs again in 2011. The McAllen metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which includes all of Hidalgo County, ranked No. 4 in the list of mid-sized cities, up from No. 6 the... Read More »
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McAllen, TX Top Employers

McAllen has been ranked fifth among the best cities for doing business. Coupled with a low cost of living, McAllen’s booming industry provides a multitude of job opportunities. For more information on jobs and economic development in Texas, visit http://texaseconomicdevelopmentguide.com/   McAllen, TX Top Employers   Edinburg Consolidated I.S.D., 3,600 employees   McAllen Independent School District, 3,595   Edinburg Regional Medical Center, 3,000  ... Read More »
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McAllen Develops Earth-Friendly Reputation

The city of McAllen is developing a reputation. Thanks to a growing number of eco-friendly initiatives, McAllen has become an example of an environmentally aware city. Many of these initiatives start in the chamber of commerce, says Nancy Millar, vice president and director of the convention and visitors bureau, including a speaker series on the second Tuesday of each month that addresses issues of green living. “The chamber is also launching a Green Hotel Certification program, to encourage... Read More »