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ABOUT CODEM

CODEM fuels economic growth in Matamoros by connecting businesses with strategic guidance, investment opportunities, and local partnerships — making the region a premier destination for industry expansion, nearshoring initiatives, and long-term success.

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Members and Growing

70+

Years of Manufacturing Expertise

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Gateway to 250+ million consumers

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Why matamoros?

KEY AREA ADVANTAGES

Leverage the most strategic cross-border position in North America. Direct access to global markets, a binational workforce, and the unique USMCA benefits of the Matamoros-Brownsville corridor.

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Industrial-ready sites across nine established industrial parks, with utilities in place to support rapid development.

Strategic Nearshore Location

Industrial-ready sites across nine established industrial parks, with utilities in place to support rapid development.
Tap into a pipeline of ready-to-work talent, from engineering experts to skilled tradespeople, tailored to support rapid industrial growth.

Skilled & Competitive Workforce

Tap into a pipeline of ready-to-work talent, from engineering experts to skilled tradespeople, tailored to support rapid industrial growth.
Strategic cross-border infrastructure offering direct links to international bridges, the Port of Brownsville, regional airports, and major rail lines for seamless distribution.

Industrial-Ready Infrastructure

Strategic cross-border infrastructure offering direct links to international bridges, the Port of Brownsville, regional airports, and major rail lines for seamless distribution.
Leverage the power of two nations. Benefit from Texas’ zero state income tax and Mexico’s competitive manufacturing programs (IMMEX) in one seamless, cooperative region.

Pro-Business Environment

Leverage the power of two nations. Benefit from Texas’ zero state income tax and Mexico’s competitive manufacturing programs (IMMEX) in one seamless, cooperative region.
OUR EXPERTISE

CODEM Members

Our membership includes local entrepreneurs and companies with vast expertise in sectors such as nearshoring, logistics, international business, real estate, manufacturing, customs, and law.

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Join a unified business network dedicated to strengthening Matamoros as a competitive, investment-ready region—while giving your company a stronger voice, greater visibility, and direct access to growth opportunities.

Network with regional business and industry leaders
Promote your business to investors and expanding companies
Access exclusive events and collaboration opportunities
Support and influence regional economic growth
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