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1 City Council Approves Innovative Project to Reimagine Cohen Site

State-of-the-Art Project Activates Vacant Land and Reignites Cohen Master Plan.

Union Plaza Redevelopment

The City of El Paso is offering 17 City-owned properties in the historic Union Plaza area of downtown for redevelopment through adaptive reuse.

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Buy El Paso

Introducing the new and improved Buy El Paso Rewards program Powered By Open Rewards!

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ESO Day ft. City Manager, Dionne Mack

City Manager Dionne Mack will deliver opening remarks at the upcoming Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) meeting.

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Innovation Hub of the Southwest:El Paso's Economic Evolution

El Paso’s economy began with Spanish colonial agriculture, focusing on vineyards and trade with Sante Fe and Chihuahua mining districts.
Railroads in the 1880s and Fort Bliss’ expansion boosted growth.
In the 20th century mining and oil refineries drove expansion. Military growth, especially during both World Wars, was significant with fort bliss contributing heavily. By the 1980s, industries included textiles, tourism, and food processing.
The 21st century El Paso economy encompasses a major trade corridor with Mexico, advanced logistics, aerospace and defense, and an increasing life sciences education and services sector.

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Generating Over
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Producing Over
46.8B In GDP

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Infinite Elements' Success

Infinite Elements is revolutionizing metal extraction with NASA-developed biotechnology, reducing environmental impact and advancing sustainable mining.

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