The Spring 2014 Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) attracted 56 participants to the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Center in Dallas, TX. The next BEDC course is scheduled for Sept. 9-12, 2014, in Austin, TX.
The community of Cotulla, Texas, near the center of the Eagle Ford shale deposits, has a plan to handle the impact of its new boom town status. This is mostly due to the foresight of community leaders who sought out assistance in managing its unrivaled growth. A key step toward ensuring CotullaÂ’s growth is positive and sustainable is an Economic and Competitive Assessment Study of the community recently conducted by the Economic Development Program at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).
KW Industries of Sugar Land, TX, increased new sales by $5 million and retained $15 million in sales after assistance by the East/Central Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), which is operated by TEEX.
Learn the steps to boosting economic development in your community at the upcoming Basic Economic Development Course in Frisco, TX. The four-day course will be held June 4-7, 2013, and is accredited by the International Economic Development Council.
An upcoming workshop will teach the fundamental concepts, tools and skills needed to be successful in economic development in TexasÂ’ political, economic and business environment. The 4-day Basic Economic Development Course will be held Sept. 11-14 in Austin.
The upcoming Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) 2012 Spring Conference in Rockwall, Texas, will promote economic development and job growth in rural Texas. The Texas Engineering Extension Service is partnering with the TEDC conference to host the 1-day Growing Green Communities conference track on April 19 at the Hilton Bella Harbor in Rockwall.
Hico, Texas, is a small community with big dreams. It is embarking on an initiative aimed at expanding the local economy through tourism, small business development and associated services. The Hico Economic Development Corp. has called on TEEX to assist in creating the communityÂ’s first Economic Development Strategic Plan.
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