Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC)

Overview

The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) is a non-profit organization created to oversee the disbursement of a ¼ cent sales tax collected in the City of Brownsville. The GBIC board, appointed by the Brownsville City Commission, approves funding for job creation incentives and various grant programs related to infrastructure and education. GBIC provides business counseling for companies seeking to locate or expand in the greater Brownsville area. The GBIC staff offers help with site selection, obtaining permits, identifying workforce needs, and connecting with community partners to provide job training to be successful in Brownsville.

Meetings


GBIC Main Office
Historic Young House
500 E. Saint Charles St.
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Tel: (956) 561-4133
Website: Greaterbrownsville.com
Email: egalvan@greaterbrownsville.com



Meetings:
5:00 p.m., meets third Thursday of each month
City Chambers of City Hall (2nd Floor)
1001 E. Elizabeth Street
Brownsville, Texas 78520

    Members

    • 7 members
    • Each member shall be appointed by the City Commission
    • Board members are required to fill out a Personal Financial Statement as per Chapter 38-Code of Ethics
    • City Commissioner John Cowen, Jr.
    • Ankjaer Jensen
    • Jose Hinojosa
    • Gerardo Gonzalez
    • Francisco Orozco
    • Liliana Elizondo
    • Anna Oquin