GBIC: We played a part in Texas winning the 2023 Governor’s Cup

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AUSTIN, Texas – Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation says it played its part in Texas winning the 2023 Governor’s Cup.

The Governor’s Cup, awarded annually since 1978 by Site Selection magazine, recognizes the nation’s top-performing state for job-creating business relocations and expansions. 

The Cup is awarded to the state with the most projects involving a capital investment of at least $1 million, 20 or more new jobs, or 20,000 square feet of new construction.

Texas has won the award 12 years in a row.

“Greater Brownsville proudly acknowledges our role in contributing to Texas’ remarkable achievement of winning the Governor’s Cup for a record-breaking 12th year in a row,” GBIC said, in a posting on LinkedIn.

On March 1, two GBIC officials joined Governor Greg Abbott in celebrating the cup win at a reception at the govern’s mansion. They were CEO Bret Gardella and Workforce Director Karla De La Riva.

“Texas was recognized as the No. 1 state for attracting the most new and expanded business facility projects in 2023, with an impressive 1,254 total projects,” GBIC said.

“This prestigious award demonstrates the exceptional work we do at Greater Brownsville as economic developers and the dedication of economic development teams at the local, regional, and state levels.”

GBIC added: “Together, we have worked diligently to attract and retain these growing businesses and the jobs they create in diverse communities across this great state. Congratulations to Texas and our partner economic development organizations, who contributed to winning the Governor’s Cup award for the 12th consecutive year.”

Joining Abbott at the governor’s mansion were Site Selection magazine Editor in Chief Mark Arend; Secretary of State Jane Nelson; members of the Texas Legislature; and business, economic development, and state leaders from communities across Texas.

Abbott said that with records unmatched by any other state, the latest win recognizes Texas as the No. 1 state for attracting the most new and expanded business facility projects in 2023, with 1,254 total projects—more than twice the total for the second-ranked state.
 
“Texas moves at the speed of business,” Abbott said. “By cutting red tape and burdensome regulations, and making strategic, continuing investments in infrastructure, education, and workforce development, Texas offers businesses the freedom to grow and Texans the tools to prosper.”

Abbott continued: “I am proud to again accept the Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine recognizing Texas’ dominance in attracting significant job-creating business investments. I congratulate the exceptional economic development teams at the local, regional, and state level who have worked so diligently to attract and retain these growing businesses and the jobs they create in diverse communities across this great state. Working together, we continue to build a bigger, better Texas for decades to come.”
 
Adriana Cruz is executive director for Texas Economic Development & Tourism within the Office of Governor.

“Twelve in a row,” Cruz said. “It’s an honor to be recognized for this tremendous achievement.”

Cruz said it was an honor to be joined by community partners, state agency partners, Secretary of State Nelson, Aaron Demerson and his team from the Texas Economic Development Corporation, Glenn Hamer, president of the Texas Association of Business, and members of the Texas Legislature.

“Thanks to the Texas Economic Development team for their hard work including our projects and existing industry teams who work with companies and especially to our stellar research and economic analysis team,” Cruz said.

“And thanks to the companies who choose to relocate or expand in the Lone Star State. From urban to rural, communities of all sizes play a role in this win. Economic development is truly a team sport in Texas.” 

Cruz added: “Get ready for lucky No. 13.”

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