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Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook
This conference was presented in partnership with the Center for Border Economic Studies, Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
During this half-day conference on Oct. 3, 2024, Dallas Fed economists reviewed 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 discussed nearshoring and the infrastructure needed to maximize future border investment.
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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 Alliance Dante L. Galeazzi, Texas International Produce Association Alex Meade, Texas Transportation Commission Luis Torres, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
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Noon | Lunch and keynote: Space X presence and impact on the RGV economy Kathy Lueders, SpaceX |
1:00 p.m. | Closing remarks |
For more information
Please contact Salvador Contreras at salvador.contreras@utrgv.edu.