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McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas@ Mexicali, Baja California@ Nogales, Arizona@ North American Free Trade Agreement@ Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas@ San Diego, California@ Tijuana, Baja California@

» Border Compliance Assistance    Information on how to legally and safely transport materials from either side of the border, under both U.S. and Mexican laws.    http://www.bordercenter.org/

» CB Richard Ellis    Helps U.S. companies open factories in Mexico with database of information on laws, wages, locations, and working conditions. Main offices in Juarez and El Paso.    http://www.teamnafta.com/

» MPM - Mineral Processing & Marketing, Inc.    Assists clients with the transport, loading, and unloading of minerals between Mexico and the United States, using cross-border truck, rail and ocean freight. Information about locations, terminal facilities, and capabilities.    http://www.minpromark.com/

» Manuel Canales S.C.    Customhouse brokers offer online tracking of shipments, plus online price quotes for their services. Also includes map of office locations.    http://www.mcanales.com/

» Maquila Portal    News and information about and for the maquiladora industry, including business directories, statistics, maps, laws, cost and tax information, industrial park locations, and upcoming events. Some content requires paid membership.    http://www.maquilaportal.com/

» Network of Border Economics    Resource center for individuals and institutions involved in economic research on topics related to the U.S.-Mexico border. Includes collection of economic data and an archive of published papers. English and Spanish content.    http://www.nobe-ref.org/

» North American Development Bank    International financial institution established and capitalized in equal parts by the United States and Mexico for the purpose of financing environmental infrastructure projects in the border region.    http://www.nadb.org/

» The Binational Importance of the Maquiladora Industry    Report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on the role of maquilas in the Mexican economy and in U.S. corporate strategy in achieving competitively priced goods in the world marketplace.    http://www.dallasfed.org/research/swe/1999/swe9906.pdf

» The Border Trade Alliance    Business organization advocating and supporting international trade in the Americas, particularly in the U.S. southwest border region. Includes news and information about issues of concern.    http://www.thebta.org/