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During this half-day conference, Dallas Fed economists will review recent developments in the U.S. and global economies while highlighting Texas, where economic growth has exceeded that of the nation since the pandemic. Additionally, experts from the Rio Grande Valley will discuss nearshoring and the infrastructure needed to maximize future border investment.
RGV Economic Outlook Symposium
When
Thursday, October 3, 2024
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where
Rio Bank Building
4120 N. McColl Rd.
McAllen, TX 78504
Registration
Symposium Schedule
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-in and breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcoming remarks |
| Salvador Contreras, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Karel Mertens, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
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| 9:15 a.m. | Session 1: Economic outlooks Speakers will provide an overview of recent developments in the U.S. and global economies and highlight the state economy, which has grown faster than the nation since the pandemic. |
| Moderator: Jesus Cañas, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas United States: Karel Mertens International: Enrique Martínez García, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Texas: Pia M. Orrenius, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
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| 10:45 a.m. | Session 2: RGV economy and its prospects This panel discussion will offer unique perspectives on the RGV region. Local experts will share insights into the opportunities and challenges facing trade and manufacturing in the region. |
| Moderator: Salvador Contreras Sergio Contreras, Border Trade Allegiance Dante L. Galeazzi, Texas International Produce Association Alex Meade, Texas Transportation Commission (invited) Luis Torres, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
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| Noon | Lunch and keynote: Space X presence and impact on the RGV economy (invited) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Closing remarks |