Tag Archives: SteelCoast

Port Progress Brings Positive Outlook

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Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Sergio Tito Lopez delivers his remarks during the 2022 State of the Port Address March 24. (photo Port of Brownsville)

The Port of Brownsville remains a stronghold for the Rio Grande Valley’s economy, providing record-setting tonnage and robust operating revenues for FY 2021. Brownsville Navigation District Board Chairman Sergio Tito Lopez highlighted these achievements at the 2022 State of the Port Address last week at the Rancho Viejo Convention Center. The unaudited operating revenues for FY 2021 surpassed the $30-million mark for the second consecutive year at $34 million. Cargo…

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Facing Challenges Filling Open Positions

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Jobs at many restaurants are open as businesses gear up to handle a growing customer demand.

National Electrical Coil is ready to expand. They are looking for welders, technicians, general labor, and to add staff in its purchasing department.  “We’re hiring leaps and bounds,” said Maribel Bacca, a NEC manager, at a recent press conference to announce a jobs expo in Brownsville.  At SteelCoast, Ruben Vega talked of the 100 jobs he has open. The reclamation company and recycler of large metals at the Port of…

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