Welcome to our Trade & Investment hub, your gateway to doing business across borders. Explore opportunities, resources, and strategic insights to support your international expansion, connect with partners, and invest with confidence. Whether you're looking to open your business in El Paso, grow exports, or navigate trade regulations, we’re here to help you thrive in the global market.
El Paso offers tools and infrastructure to support your expansion, from FTZ 68 and key logistics routes to economic data and site maps. Access resources like the International Transition Assistance Program and GIS property viewer to make informed decisions for locating in the region.
The Hunt Institute publishes regular fact sheets with key economic data on the Paso del Norte region, presented in a concise and visual format.
Operated by the City through El Paso International Airport, FTZ 68 spans five sites across 3,443 acres in the city and county. Businesses within El Paso County can establish FTZ designation at their facilities through a streamlined boundary modification process.
The International Transition Assistance Program helps international businesses establish operations in El Paso with legal, cultural, and operational support.
El Paso is a key logistics hub supporting cross-border and domestic trade. The region is served by major Class I railroads, offering direct freight connections across the U.S. and Mexico. A high volume of commercial truck traffic moves through El Paso’s ports of entry, making it one of the busiest land trade corridors in North America. El Paso International Airport further strengthens the region’s logistics infrastructure, offering air cargo services that connect to major domestic and international markets.
– El Paso International Airport
– International Bridges
– Sun Metro
The ITA supports American businesses in growing globally by promoting U.S. exports, ensuring fair trade, and attracting investment into the United States. For additional resources and information, visit their website.
SelectUSA is a federal initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, dedicated to promoting business investment. The program connects investors with opportunities across the United States and highlights the essential role of economic development. For more information, visit their website.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) supports small businesses in reaching global markets by helping them navigate export challenges and offset the costs of entering or growing in international markets.
Texas Program Director
Mindy Fryer
Director for Rural Programs and Financial Assistance
Texas Department of Agriculture
[email protected]
El Paso offers a skilled, diverse, and bilingual workforce that gives businesses a competitive edge in the U.S. Mexico border region. With a labor force of over 380,000, key industries include trade, transportation, management services and healthcare. The region benefits from strong educational institutions and workforce programs that prepare talent in fields such as logistics, manufacturing, and engineering. El Paso’s high rate of bilingual workers, primarily English and Spanish, makes it especially well-positioned for international trade and cross-border operations.
City of El Paso's geographical data can be accessed, analyzed, and shared. This repository includes information about the city's infrastructure, population, environmental features, and more. View the City's Open Data Hub.
Sister Cities International
Learn about our Sister Cities Agreements with our international partners. Visit Sister Cities International.
Binational City Council
Third Binational City Council, 06/03/2026
Joint City Council Meeting, 10/30/2017
Our International team collaborates closely with the City’s regional and international business platform to foster and enhance both domestic and foreign trade in the region. By leveraging strategic partnerships and resources, we aim to create a thriving environment for global commerce. The El Paso Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) plays a crucial role in this effort, offering a strategically located hub for international trade that is ideally positioned for worldwide distribution. This FTZ is not only accessible for Fortune 500 companies but also provides opportunities for businesses of all sizes to benefit from streamlined trade processes, duty savings, and improved supply chain efficiency.
Contact Us
For inquiries on foreign investment, international trade, international expansion or relocation contact: Adriana Pulecio, International Programs Administrator [email protected].
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