Even with a falling unemployment rate, companies are finding the employees they need to grow. Finally, we benefit from our geography. Being on the border allows us to sell companies on the advantages of locating in Mexico, locating in the U.S., or both. Being on the sea makes us one of only two border cities with a port. Of course, some issues need more work.
Water is an obvious example.
Then there is the urgent need for workforce training. If we are going to bring in higher-paying jobs, we need to raise education levels and enhance the skills of our workers. Well, this report is unique in that it identifies five specific sectors that can flourish here. The list consists of medical and dental instruments and supplies, microelectronics, electrical equipment, automotive parts and household consumer durables. These industries were selected based on several criteria.