BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is proud to announce that Nathan Burkhart, Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, has been named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2025 by Consultant Connect, a national consulting agency focused on advancing economic development through leadership and connectivity.
This prestigious recognition celebrates leaders who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, impact, and leadership in economic development. Nominated by their peers in the economic development and site location consulting industries, the honorees represent the best in the field—professionals who are driving transformation and building stronger communities.
Each of the Top 50 economic developers will be featured individually on Consultant Connect’s LinkedIn page, offering them a platform to share insights on economic development trends, leadership, and lessons learned. Honorees will also be officially recognized at the upcoming ECONOMIX conference on November 12, 2025, in Lake Nona, Florida.
“At Consultant Connect, we believe economic development goes beyond infrastructure and investment—it’s about creating opportunities that transform lives,” said a spokesperson from Consultant Connect. “We’re honored to shine a spotlight on these exceptional leaders who are driving meaningful change across North America.”
Nathan joins a distinguished cohort of professionals from across North America who are helping to shape the future of economic development. To view the full list of 2025 Top 50 Economic Developers, visit www.consultantconnect.org.
