Construction on the largest industrial project in Harlingen history will begin soon following a groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 4. The 920,000-square-foot CARDONE Industries distribution center is expected to be completed by December 2018, with some operations to start as early as the summer of 2018.
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Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr.
State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr.
State Representative Eddie Lucio III
State Representative Oscar Longoria
Harlingen EDC Board President Dr. Gilbert Leal
CARDONE Industries officials and local dignitaries turned shovels of dirt for the groundbreaking ceremony.
The Harlingen Police Department presented the colors during the Cardone groundbreaking ceremony.
CARDONE Industries owner and executive vice chairman Michael Cardone
Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell
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