Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is a Type B economic development organization funded by a ¼ cent sales tax on every taxable dollar spent within Brownsville city limits. Our mission is to enhance quality of life through innovation and equitable economic development initiatives, ensuring that every investment contributes to a more vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous Brownsville. Our vision is for Brownsville to represent the country as an innovative leader in fostering business development and quality of life. To achieve this, BCIC revitalizes and creates public spaces that expand access to parks, wellness programming, and recreational amenities to promote welcoming environments for residents and visitors, and to position Brownsville as a destination that fosters health, pride, and connection. We support small business growth and entrepreneurship to generate sustainable jobs, increase local ownership, and build a resilient economy that reflects the city’s diversity and potential. Through downtown revitalization, we reduce vacancy, stimulate cultural and commercial activity, and create a vibrant urban core that honors Brownsville’s heritage while catalyzing its future. By cultivating cross-sector partnerships, we expand workforce readiness, promote financial stability, and connect residents to high-wage careers. Internally, we continue to advance our organizational capacity to deliver measurable outcomes, respond to community needs, and sustain long-term impact through strategic planning, talent development, and innovation.