City of El Paso Economic & International Development Department

Get ready for a thrilling summer with 'Mija, Yes You Can' and Pioneers21! This free one-day program for middle and early high school students is packed with leadership, entrepreneurial, and wellness skills to shape the leaders of tomorrow.   Dive into interactive activities and presentations to learn how to overcome challenges and thrive in your future career. This is your chance to grow into a confident, standout leader!   Program Highlights: • Business and Entrepreneurship: Master the basics of launching and running a business. • Leadership Development: Boost your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. • Mental Wellness: Learn self-care and resilience for balanced growth.   Don’t wait—sign up now and step into a brighter future! Lunch is provided. 🔗 Enroll Now - https://bit.ly/3VcZujN Pioneers 21 Business Incubator and Co-Work Space Mija, Yes You Can.® Funded by the City of El Paso Economic and International Development Department.   #MijaPioneers #Pioneers21 #YouthEmpowerment #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Wellness #FutureLeaders

Earlier this week, Mayor Oscar Leeser and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar celebrated the $500,000 secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding appropriations packages for the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) Program. This significant investment marks a pivotal step forward in our mission to offer vital support to local businesses and stimulate economic growth. The establishment of the BOSS Program is a testament to our commitment to building a stronger, more prosperous future for all, in partnership with our Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESO).   BBB El Paso BBB Borderplex Community Capital El Paso Central Business Association Downtown Management District El Paso El Paso Chamber El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Fab Lab El Paso IEC EL PASO JUST LiftFund US Medical Center of the Americas Foundation Mija, Yes You Can.® PeopleFund Pioneers 21 Business Incubator and Co-Work Space Project Vida El Paso Small Business Development Center SCORE Mentors El Paso Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness Mike Loya Center Workforce Solutions Borderplex Paso del Norte Community Foundation #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessOneStopShop #LoveLocal #SupportSmallBusinesses

The dedication and teamwork between partnerships is inspirational. It's fantastic to see the journey of collaboration and innovation unfold in our community. #EconomicDevelopment #Innovation #TeamWork

Thank you to the Doña Ana Board of County for recognizing the vital contributions of local economic development partnerships.

Fab Lab El Paso is pleased to partner with City of El Paso Economic & International Development Department on technical training programs in computing and engineering to upskill incumbent workers and exiting soldiers to future proof their work as well as with opportunity youth and transitioning populations to help reskill them onto a path towards family-sustaining wage. Over the past ten years, we have forged partnerships with industry leaders like Microsoft, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Autodesk to help close the skills, employability, diversity, and equity gaps for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software development, space sciences, and advanced manufacturing. We are excited to continue our work to train and serve the most vulnerable members of our community for whom 2-year and 4-year colleges are not an immediate reality. We deeply thank Mayor & Council, City of El Paso for your unanimous support and advocacy for community-facing and equity and empathy-driven digital skilling programs. Thank you also to the sheroes of #EconomicDevelopment Karina Brasgalla, Mirella Tamayo, Klarissa Mijares, and Briana Silvas. We will continue to connect early STEM engagement, especially young women of color and economically disadvantaged youth, with certification-based innovation skills training to strengthen and diversify the tech talent pipeline for our region. Photo credit goes to the amazing Adriana Acosta. #FabLabEP #InnovationCommunity #DigitalSkilling #EquityInvestment #CityofElPaso

#EconDevWeek is here! Let's celebrate the outstanding economic development professional individuals who make an impact on our vibrant Sun City. Join us tomorrow at the Open House on May 8, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to meet our exceptional team. Learn how we can collaborate to empower your business for success! https://bit.ly/EDOpenHouse #IEDC #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityHeroes #CommunityImpact #Hero #EconomicDevelopmentWeek #WorkforceDevelopment

Our city's Destination El Paso and Economic & International Development team has deepened connections with Aguascalientes, Mexico, to boost our economy and attract more tourists. Together, we're building strategic international partnerships that are essential for our local economy and tourism growth. The delegation visited Clúster Industrial de Aguascalientes, specializing in automotive, aerospace, biomedical, software, and innovation, along with Grupo Industrial Maen, known for processes and manufacturing expertise. Representing El Paso were Representative Art Fierro, City Representative for District 6, Adriana Pulecio, MBA, our International Business & Trade Development Manager; Jose Garcia, CEO of Visit El Paso; and Veronica Castro, Tourism Director, and El Paso County. Our relationship with Aguascalientes is stronger than ever, and we're excited about the opportunities ahead! #economicdevelopment #internationalbusiness #culturalexchanges #entrepreneurship #localbusinessdevelopment

Celebrate #NationalSmallBusinessWeek at Fubatea, where dreams turn into delicious realities! Owner Ileana Cabada transformed her passion for Boba drinks into a thriving business that started with refreshing fruit teas, milk teas, and tea lattes sourced directly from Taiwan. Indulge in their high-quality teas like Roasted Oolong, Jasmine Green, Matcha, and more. Fubatea, is poised for expansion with plans underway for a second location! Their success story includes: * Recipient of a 1 year, no-cost subscription to ADP Roll (a payroll processing software) * Created 8 new job opportunities and counting Stop by Fubatea at 2106 N. Zaragoza Rd., Suite 115, El Paso, Texas 79936 to treat yourself! Watch to learn more about their story! Ready to elevate your business? Reach out to the City’s Economic Development team for assistance. Visit our Buy El Paso Directory to find a local shop near you! https://lnkd.in/g95SY7bt #BuyElPaso #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #BobaTea #FubaTea #NationalSmallBusinessWeek #SmallBizWeekTexas  #SmallBusinessWeek

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 The Mayor and Council of the City of El Paso have officially declared May 6th through May 10th, 2024, as "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK"! 🏙️✨ This proclamation aims to shine a spotlight on local initiatives driving job creation, fostering economic growth, and enhancing our community's prosperity. Let's celebrate the success stories, investments, and partnerships that are shaping a brighter future for El Paso! 💼💡 Economic Development Team: Karina Brasgalla, David Torres, Jessica Torres, Carlos Cantu, Bill Allen, Adriana Pulecio, MBA, Cristina Garay, Jessica Cordova, Garber Charles, Alejandra Fuentes, Cortez Delilah, Daniel Hanson, Smith Desirae, Andrea Solis, Javier Jaime, Omar Martinez, Mirella Tamayo, Melissa Chaidez, Briana Silvas, Klarissa Mijares, Sandy Provencio, Breanna Solis, Adriana Acosta #EconomicDevelopmentWeek #ElPasoProsperity #CommunityGrowth

We recently hosted two events that further advance the Recompete Initiative aimed at driving workforce empowerment for 5,000 individuals, promoting equity, and fueling economic growth.   Discussions emphasized the necessity for specialized training in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, intelligent infrastructure, and healthcare. The City of El Paso, alongside partners like Workforce Solutions Borderplex, The University of Texas at El Paso, Fab Lab El Paso, and Microsoft, created innovative curriculums to prepare our workforce for future challenges.   Beyond education, the initiative includes job placement, business development, and crucial support services such as childcare and transportation. It also focuses on enhancing mid-level management, technical writing, and business skills, particularly for government contracting. Local contract retention and support for small businesses through procurement assistance and technical training are pivotal, aligning with our dedication to sustainable community growth.   We invite the business community to engage and contribute to this transformative initiative. Contact the Economic & International Development Department to join forces and shape our economic future together.   #RecompeteInitiative #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceInnovation #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #GetInvolved #WorkforceDevelopment