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CODEM (Comité para el Desarrollo Económico de Matamoros, A.C.) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1990. Its purpose is to foster economic development, competitiveness, and the strategic positioning of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, as a key industrial and investment hub in northern Mexico. CODEM brings together and represents companies, business organizations, academic institutions, and other strategic stakeholders from the private sector, serving as a collaborative link amongst these groups. It promotes initiatives aimed at attracting domestic and foreign investment, identifying business opportunities, and establishing strategic alliances. Furthermore, CODEM advocates for Matamoros as a competitive destination for manufacturing, nearshoring, industrial innovation, and international trade, while driving its economic integration with South Texas and contributing to the strengthening of the binational Mexico–United States region.
Members and Growing
Years of Manufacturing Expertise
Countries with 1 Strategic Advantage
Gateway to 250+ million consumers
KEY AREA ADVANTAGES
Leverage the most strategic cross-border position in North America. Direct access to global markets, a binational workforce, and the unique USMCA benefits of the Matamoros-Brownsville corridor.
Strategic Nearshore Location
Skilled & Competitive Workforce
Industrial-Ready Infrastructure
Pro-Business Environment
CODEM Members
Our membership includes local entrepreneurs and companies with vast expertise in sectors such as nearshoring, logistics, international business, real estate, manufacturing, customs, and law.
Become A Member
Join a unified business network dedicated to strengthening Matamoros as a competitive, investment-ready region—while giving your company a stronger voice, greater visibility, and direct access to growth opportunities.
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