Desarrollo Económico de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.

Name

Desarrollo Económico de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.

Legal name

Desarrollo Económico de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.

Website

https://desarrolloeconomico.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Desarrollo Económico de Ciudad Juárez, A.C. (DECJ) is a 40-year-old non-profit economic development association that convenes global manufacturers, academic institutions, and government stakeholders in the Ciudad Juárez–El Paso border region, funded by membership dues and operating programs in competitiveness, innovation, digital talent, and e-mobility.

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Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of General Economic Programs (92611), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade, Industry & Economic Development Administration (BPAIAAAL), Trade Facilitation, Customs & Border Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAG), Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) (BPAGABAO)

Keywords

• Regional economic development
• Border trade facilitation
• Manufacturing competitiveness
• Innovation ecosystem services
• Business advocacy network

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad Juárez

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: DECJ operates as a non-profit civil association funded through membership fees from business leaders and companies in the region. Member companies pay affiliation fees to be part of the organization and access its network, research, and advocacy services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Desarrollo Económico de Ciudad Juárez, A.C. (DECJ) is a non-profit civil association that convenes regional business leaders to drive economic development in the Paso del Norte border region. It formulates long-term economic strategy, generates strategic information and economic intelligence through the Centro de Economía y Competitividad (CEC), advocates for the business community, supports export readiness for Chihuahuan companies, links industry with academia, and forms strategic alliances with local, regional, and international organizations. The organization is funded through membership fees paid by affiliated business leaders and companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DECJ Membership Affiliation
• Centro de Economía y Competitividad (CEC) - Tablero de Indicadores Económicos y de Competitividad (TIEC)
• Dar es Sembrar Award Program
• Regional Economic Forums and Events
• Economic Studies, Reports, and Publications
• Chihuahua Charging Forward / Electric Mobility Initiative

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CODECH (Consejo para el Desarrollo Económico del Estado de Chihuahua)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDECJ is part of the state-level CODECH council, collaborating on regional economic development initiatives across different regions and municipalities of Chihuahua state, promoting initiatives that drive economic development and improve quality of life.
• William Davidson Institute (WDI) - University of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Chihuahua Charging Forward project to position Chihuahua as a leader in electric mobility transition, including industry connection opportunities, innovation documentation, and talent preparation for electric vehicles.
• Frente NortecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Chihuahua Charging Forward initiative and co-organizer of Innovation Borderland: Demo Day 2025, working together on e-mobility ecosystem development and startup ecosystem strengthening.
• Secretaría de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico (SIDE) - ChihuahuacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner in Chihuahua Charging Forward project for electric mobility transition and regional innovation ecosystem development.
• Instituto de Innovación y Competitividad (I2C) - ChihuahuacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState institute partner in Chihuahua Charging Forward project, collaborating on innovation and competitiveness initiatives for the region.
• The Borderplex AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBinational strategic alliance for economic development in the Borderplex region covering Ciudad Juárez, El Paso, and Las Cruces, collaborating on regional competitiveness and trade facilitation.
• El Paso Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing binational partnership for cross-border economic development, joint forums, and trade initiatives. Collaborated on El Paso Days in Austin and participated in 125th anniversary celebrations.
• Texas Association of Business (TAB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration for presenting Chihuahua as an investment opportunity to Texas businesses. DECJ was invited to join the Texas Leads Trade coalition focusing on North American trade strengthening, infrastructure investment, and border security.
• Technology HUBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and innovation hub located at the same address as DECJ offices, serving as the center for innovation ecosystem development and hosting the AI Center and innovation initiatives.
• FICOSEC (Fideicomiso para la Competitividad y Seguridad Ciudadana)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrust fund for competitiveness and citizen security in Chihuahua state. In 2012, DECJ helped establish FICOSEC which has financed competitiveness and security projects, and continues collaboration on regional security and economic initiatives.
• FUNAXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in innovation ecosystem development, collaborating on transborder innovation initiatives with Technology HUB and participating in binational innovation visits.
• Plan Estratégico de Juárez (PEJ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Así Estamos Juárez 2025' report analyzing quality of life, health, security, infrastructure, and mobility in Ciudad Juárez through citizen perception surveys.
• IMCO (Instituto Mexicano para la Competitividad)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization, providing access to competitiveness research and policy analysis for the region.
• World Economic Forum (WEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization, connecting DECJ to global economic development networks and best practices.
• Mesa de Seguridad y Justicia de Ciudad JuárezmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBinational security and justice initiative co-founded by DECJ leadership. This model has been replicated in over 30 cities across Mexico as a best practice for citizen security governance.
• Startup JuárezcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organization of Innovation Borderland: Demo Day 2025 event, working together to strengthen the startup ecosystem. Ciudad Juárez ranked 8th best entrepreneurship ecosystem in Mexico and 12th in Central America by StartupBlink 2025.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Borderplex Alliance: Binational economic development alliance covering the same El Paso–Juárez–Las Cruces region. Direct peer with overlapping mandate on cross-border trade, manufacturing competitiveness, and regional FDI attraction.
• CODECH (Consejo para el Desarrollo Económico del Estado de Chihuahua): State-level economic development council for Chihuahua of which DECJ is a regional member. Same mandate of regional economic strategy and competitiveness, just at the state rather than municipal level.
• El Paso Chamber of Commerce: Binational counterpart chamber that DECJ partners with directly. Both organizations convene cross-border business leaders, host joint forums, and represent regional competitiveness interests.
• Plan Estratégico de Juárez: Ciudad Juárez civic planning organization collaborating with DECJ on the 'Así Estamos Juárez' quality-of-life reports. Comparable city-level mission around quality of life, infrastructure, and citizen welfare data.

Regional players

• Consejo Nuevo León: Leading Mexican state-level private economic development council based in Monterrey. Comparable business-led model promoting competitiveness and policy advocacy, but operating in a different Mexican region competing for nearshoring investment.
• Consejo de Desarrollo Económico de Tijuana: Tijuana's business-led economic development council serving the Baja California border region. Comparable binational mandate focused on maquiladora/manufacturing competitiveness, but in a different Mexican border geography.

Broad incumbents

• IMCO (Instituto Mexicano para la Competitividad): National Mexican competitiveness think tank listed as a DECJ partner. Operates at national scale providing competitiveness research and policy analysis that DECJ leverages regionally.
• Texas Association of Business: Texas statewide business advocacy organization that DECJ partners with through the Texas Leads Trade coalition. Represents the Texas-side counterpart for cross-border trade policy influence.
• World Economic Forum: Global economic development network listed as a DECJ partner. Provides international benchmarking and best practices access — comparable in convening role but at global rather than regional scale.

Emerging players

• FICOSEC: Trust fund for competitiveness and citizen security in Chihuahua that DECJ helped establish in 2012. Operates in an adjacent mandate area (security + competitiveness financing) with shared leadership overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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