RIO SOUTH TEXAS REGION Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States2-10 Employees
RIO SOUTH TEXAS REGION, operating under the nonprofit Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP), coordinates programs aimed at expanding economic opportunity in the Rio South Texas region. Since its founding in 1972, COSTEP has provided free financial literacy education, supported scholarships, and developed a strategic framework focused on education and workforce development, economic development, and advocacy to connect regional initiatives and stakeholders. Based in McAllen, Texas, the organization engages a small team to serve students, families, and other regional partners, pursuing a coordinated approach to improve access to skilled employment and meaningful careers. Recent activity highlights COSTEP’s ongoing efforts to advance regional economic progress, including hosting industrial intelligence briefings and expanding its regional footprint through collaborations with international partners and industry groups. The organization positions itself within the nonprofit sector dedicated to economic development and education, emphasizing collaboration across public, private, and community stakeholders to address workforce and opportunity in the Rio South Texas region.