Your Gateway to American Markets

Paso del Norte Transcontinental MetroplexPaso del Norte Transcontinental Metroplex

SOFT LANDING PAD

500 West Overland Ste. 230, El Paso, TX 79901

Phone: +1 915-321-3191 Fax: +1 915-503-2264

The Hub Soft Landing Pad is de-

signed specifically to introduce in-

ternational companies to American

Markets. We provide the assistance

needed to take your business to the

next level. Forget the idea that it is

impossible, we have the resources

and networks to make it happen.

SOFT LANDING PAD

SERVICES The Hub Soft Landing Pad offers additional,

tailored assistance in the following areas for

international clients: (In-house or through service providers)

Official Translations

English Language Training

Accounting and Tax

Intellectual Property

Government Regulations

Import/Export

Business and Driver’s License

Cultural Training and Networking

Immigration and Visas

Housing

More Info? www.hubofhumaninnovation.org

Market Research

Access to Funding Sources and

EquityNet Platform

Business Plan Assessment and

Gap Analysis

Team Mentor Program

Clean Energy Partners Program

Manufacturing Partners Program

Workshops and Events

Contacts and Resources

Conference Room and other

Common Area Facilities

Internet, Photocopier and

Front Desk Presence

All Hub clients (Residents and Affiliates)

receive the following services:

LOCATION

Conference Room

Why choose the Paso del Norte Region? We are one of the largest international metroplexes in the world. As a best in-class-location, we offer

one of North America’s most efficient business environments combined with a great living experience.

4th largest manufacturing center on continent

REDCO

- Regional Data 2013

Texas #1 US State for business, $19 B/yr incentives

Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity 2012—

New

York Times

#2 US/M

exico trade for Border Cities –$80 B Exp/Imp

REDCO

- Economic Indicators Report 2011

Innovation State-of-the-art additive

manufacturing Life sciences research park Cutting edge water recla-

mation and purification

Clean Tech Growing solar energy industry Largest inland desalination plant

in the world Extensive Geothermal resources Net-Zero Smart Growth initiatives

4 Major Universities 2 Medical schools +2K STEM graduates/yr Technical training programs

Education

Easy access to: Mexico Canada Latin America

Global Trade

El Paso ranked among top 50 cities for G

lobal Trade

Global Trade M

agazine 2012

FTZ #68 ranked #2 on Top 25 Foreign Trade Zones

Global Trade M

agazine 2013

Regional designations

Trade Logistics Mecca More than 70 Fortune 500 companies are located in the region

Global Shipping: 5 international crossings, more than 70 trucking companies, international railway system, 5 airports,

and major highways connect Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coasts.

Manufacturing: 76 high tech manufacturing facilities, 360 maquiladoras, and more than 54,000 workers in the sector.

Innovation Focus Areas: Clean Technology, Life Sciences and Biomedical, Defense and Homeland Security,

Automotive, Aerospace, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Top 3 IP Transit Gatew

ays to Mexico

REDCO

- Regional Data 2013

● Partners● Partners

Borderplex Alliance

City of El Paso Economic Development Department

Foreign Trade Zone #68

Medical Center of the Americas

New Mexico State University

Tecnológico de Monterrey

The University of Texas at El Paso

Paso del NortePaso del Norte Transcontinental Metroplex

Quality of Life and Demographics

El Paso, Texas ranked safest large city in U.S. for 3rd

straight year by CQ Press

More than 300 days of sunshine per year

Outdoor adventure: perfect for hiking, mountain biking,

and rock climbing

74% of El Paso’s population speaks Spanish

Affordable cost of living 5.4% below US national average

New Mexico

Texas

Chihuahua

www.visitelpaso.com