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Mission EDC highlights $275M Sherryland Business Park and $225K in small-business grants

City of Mission City Council · January 15, 2026

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Mission Economic Development Corporation reported Jan. 13 that the new 175-acre Sherryland Business Park (Killam Development) represents an estimated $275 million investment; the EDC also awarded $225,000 total to 15 local small businesses through its Build Mission fund.

At the City of Mission council meeting on Jan. 13, the Mission Economic Development Corporation (EDC) outlined recent activity including a ribbon-cutting for the 175-acre Sherryland Business Park and details of local small-business grants.

Candace Rodriguez, communications and public relations manager for the Mission EDC, said the Sherryland Business Park — developed by Killam Development and located near Anzaldua's Bridge — will support logistics, manufacturing, cold storage and distribution. The EDC characterized the project as an estimated $275,000,000 investment that will strengthen Mission’s role in regional logistics and international trade.

Rodriguez also reported Build Mission fund activity for the current cycle: 42 applications were received; 15 mission-based small businesses received grants of up to $15,000 each, totaling $225,000 reinvested locally. She listed several awardees and described EDC partnerships with UTRGV MarketLab and other local institutions to support entrepreneur programming.

Council acknowledged the report with thanks; staff noted the EDC’s 2025 annual report was released in print and digital formats and includes QR-linked project highlights. No action item was required; staff presented the report for informational purposes.