The city of Las Cruces has announced it’s been named among the best cities for global trade by a national magazine.
Las Cruces received the ranking by Global Trade magazine following a 210 percent boost in regional export growth last year . The designation also cited investments in the city from foreign and out of state companies.
Las Cruces economic development coordinator Gary Camarano says though Las Cruces has long held a geographical edge when it comes to international trade it is only just beginning to be recognized.
“The outlook is bright, we are seeing a lot more activity and interest in the economic development here in Las cruces we have had several business locations and expansions”
Even with the city’s success, Camarano says Las Cruces has some way to go in generating awareness within expanding industries and among entrepreneurs and job creators.
It is the fourth year Global Trade magazine has issued the rankings.
Last year, (2014) Albuquerque and El Paso were included in the list of America’s Best Cities for Global Trade but Las Cruces was not on the list.