Example E.D.O. Mission Statements

Example Economic Development Organization (EDO) Mission Statements

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Local and Regional

• Alton DC: The mission of the Alton Development Corporation is to promote, encourage and enhance the

creation of jobs and expansion of the local tax base through projects which assist in the retention and

expansion of existing primary employers and which attract new primary employers and aid their

development and growth.

• Argyle EDC: The mission of the Argyle Economic Development Corporation is to promote the recruitment

of new businesses, the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and to maximize the tax base of

Argyle while capitalizing upon our rural character and sense of community.

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zle ED: The Azle Department of Economic Development works to influence business location decisions

by providing information and resources designed to assist in the analysis of establishing, expanding or

relocating a facility in Azle.

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artonville CDC: The mission of the Bartonville Community Development Corporation is to retain and

attract businesses that meet the vision and standards desired by the Community.

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ellville EDC: The Bellville Economic Development Corporation will strive to enhance Bellville’s economy

by expanding the tax base, promoting tourism and providing for a better quality of life for the citizens of

our community.

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g Spring EDC: The mission of the Big Spring Economic Development Corporations is to assist, stimulate,

and enhance economic development in Big Spring, Texas, subject to applicable State and Federal laws

and the Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation. To utilize its Sales Tax Revenues to increase the job

opportunities available to the citizens of Big Spring by assisting the expansion of local businesses and

attracting new business activities to Big Spring.

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orger EDC: Our mission is to be the economic growth engine for Borger, Texas. We will accomplish this

through the retention and expansion of local businesses, the recruitment of outside businesses, and

encouragement of community growth through tourism and cultural activities.

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owie EDC: The Bowie Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is a nonprofit organization whose

mission is to administer Bowie’s Type 4A economic development sales tax for the promotion and

development of new and expanded business enterprises that result in industrial and economic

development with an emphasis on job opportunities in the Bowie, Texas area.

• Cedar Hill ED: The mission of the Economic Development Department is to retain and expand existing

business through a proactive retention and expansion program, attract desirable industry by fostering a

business friendly environment, and aggressively market Cedar Hill utilizing a multi-faceted approach.

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elina EDC: The Celina EDC mission is to expand the local tax base, creating a diversified, vibrant and

sustainable economy enhancing the quality of life for residents and the business community.

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lleyville ED: The Economic Development Department is charged with working with property owners

and developers to increase the office and retail sectors of the City. This involves seeking out unique and

interesting venues in which Colleyville residents can shop, dine and explore.

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oppell ED: The mission of the Coppell Office of Economic Development is to provide a positive business

environment that will foster economic growth through the recruitment of new businesses and the

retention and expansion of existing businesses and to maximize the tax base of Coppell consistent with

the values of the community.

Example Economic Development Organization (EDO) Mission Statements

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• Corinth ED: The mission of the City of Corinth’s Economic Development Corporation is to continually

expand our property and sales tax base, encourage the creation of jobs, promote tourism, improve the

quality of life, and facilitate a self-sustaining local economy for the City by attracting, assisting, and

retaining a diversified mix of businesses, public/private partnerships, and infrastructure improvements as

well as investing in our own community needs to foster growth and encourage tourism trade.

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ecatur EDC: The mission of the Decatur EDC is to achieve sustained, balanced economic growth for the

City of Decatur as measured by improvements in primary employment and increased tax base, while

enhancing the quality of life and providing greater access to desirable goods and services.

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uncanville CEDC: The mission of the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation

is to serve as a catalyst for community development and economic opportunity that enhances the

competitiveness of Duncanville and increases property values, sales tax revenues, job opportunities and

quality of life.

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erris EDC: The mission of the Ferris EDC is to promote economic development in the City of Ferris through

the attraction of new high wage business and industry and the retention of existing businesses and

industries. This will be accomplished by providing the resources that enable development and presenting

the City of Ferris as the preferred industrial, commercial, and residential choice.

• Forney EDC: The FEDC promotes economic strength for the City of Forney by expanding and diversifying

the local tax base through business development, financial reinvestment and community partnerships.

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ico EDC: The mission of the Hico Economic Development Corporation is to enrich the quality of life of

the citizens by promoting and enhancing the economic vitality of the community through promoting the

retention and expansion of existing business while also devoting an appropriate amount of resources

toward attracting new businesses.

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ewett EDC: The mission of the Jewett Economic Development Corporation is to retain and attract

businesses that meet the vision and standards desired by the community while enhancing the quality of

life of all residents.

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eller ED: The mission of the Keller Economic Development Department is to improve the quality of life

for residents and the business community of Keller through the recruitment and retention of targeted

businesses that will increase property value and sales tax within the City.

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ilgore EDC: The mission of the Kilgore EDC is to enhance a business climate that is conducive to job

creation and retention improving the standard of living for Kilgore residents.

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ancaster ED: The mission of the City of Lancaster’s Department of Economic Development is to create

favorable site-selection or expansion decisions for new and existing business and industry through

aggressive sales and marketing programs that are designed to create a growing tax base for the

community of Lancaster through new business development, existing business retention, and job creation

and by ensuring a financially sustainable city government and enhancing the overall quality of life for the

citizens of Lancaster.

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avon EDC: The mission of the Lavon EDC is to strengthen and diversify the economic base of the City of

Lavon.

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evelland EDC: The mission of the Levelland EDC is to strengthen Levelland's economy through creative

and cooperative economic development initiatives.

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ttle Elm EDC: The mission of the Little Elm EDC is to advance economic development in Little Elm while

capitalizing on our lakeside character and sense of community.

Example Economic Development Organization (EDO) Mission Statements

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• Lubbock EDA: The mission of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) is to promote economic

growth by creating high-quality jobs, investing in new capital improvements and improving Lubbock’s

quality of life.

• Mc

Kinney EDC: The mission of the McKinney EDC is to work to create an environment in which

community-oriented businesses can thrive.

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dland EDC: The mission of the Midland EDC is to promote and advance opportunities that enhance

and diversify the strength and stability of the Midland economy.

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ew York City ED: The mission of NYCEDC is to realize New York City as the global model for inclusive

innovation and economic growth, fueled by the diversity of its people and businesses, by strengthening

the City’s competitive position and facilitating investments that grow quality jobs and cultivate dynamic,

resilient, livable communities throughout the five boroughs.

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villa ED: The mission of Ovilla ED is to create an environment that is diverse and strong by

demonstrating our commitment to business retention and expansion by initiating a proactive approach

towards business recruitment that meets or exceeds the expectations of our community.

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ampa EDC: The mission of the Pampa EDC is to encourage and promote industries of the community by

directing attention to opportunities within the industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors. We will

strive to assist with needed resources and financial incentives to interested firms and entrepreneurs in

startup, expansion or relocation to this area. The success of this mission will be demonstrated by sustained

stability and growth of economic activity in Pampa.

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aradise EDC: The mission of the Paradise Economic Development Corporation is to foster economic

growth through attraction, retention and expansion of community-oriented businesses, while capitalizing

upon our rural character and sense of community.

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ort Arthur EDC: The mission of the Port Arthur EDC is to implement a proactive, aggressive industrial

recruitment process focused upon specific industrial clusters that can achieve world-class competitive

stature in Port Arthur.

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ichmond EDC: The mission of the Development Corporation of Richmond is to serve the community by

promoting private and public investments that will generate multiple public revenue streams to fund

quality of life enhancements and activities that preserve and capitalize on our heritage.

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oyse City EDC: The mission of the Royse City EDC is to preserve our hometown atmosphere with a spirit

of cooperation between businesses, local government, schools, churches, and residents. To develop an

ideal mix of industry, business, cultural, educational, and recreational facilities to help support the

economic growth and development of the community.

• Runaway Bay EDC: The mission of the Runaway Bay Economic Development Corporation is to retain and

attract businesses while capitalizing on our lakeside character and sense of community

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anger EDC: To retain, strengthen and diversify our local economic while capitalizing on our location in

north central Texas.

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eagoville EDC: Economic Development Corporation Mission Statement is to use funds derived from the

half-cent economic development sales tax to encourage new business and to promote growth and/or

retention of existing businesses, creating new employment opportunities in our city, increasing our tax

base and/or improving the quality of life.

Example Economic Development Organization (EDO) Mission Statements

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• Sherman EDC: Grow and diversify the economy of Sherman and the surrounding area through the

addition of new jobs and investment of primary employers. Since 1996, Sherman Economic Development

Corporation (SEDCO) has focused on a mission and strategy to grow the primary employment sector —

those companies with statewide, national and global markets. SEDCO is supported by a local 3/8 cent

sales tax. The funds provide the resources for SEDCO to market the community, provide cash incentives

for new investments and jobs and develop business park sites for industry. SEDCO Board of Directors and

Sherman City Council annually adopt a new Plan of Work for SEDCO to guide the development, re-

development and community enhancement in Sherman and the surrounding area.

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outhlake ED: The mission of the Southlake Department of Economic Development is to help create a

diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through attraction and support of businesses meeting the

vision and standards desired by City leaders.

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omball EDC: To promote economic growth in the City of Tomball through the attraction of new business

and industry and the retention of existing businesses by providing the resources that enable development

and advance the general well-being of the community.

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yler EDC: The Tyler Economic Development Council (TEDC) was formed in 1989 to diversify the economic

base of Tyler / Smith County and to create new job opportunities.

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hite Settlement EDC: The Economic Development Corporation exists to enhance community

development within the City. This includes encouraging people and businesses to relocate to White

Settlement.

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illis EDC: The mission of the Willis Economic Development Corporation is to empower the local Willis

economy, through the expansion and retention of the business community, with infrastructure assistance,

and to promote business opportunities in the market area that enhances the quality of life.

• Will

s Point EDC: The mission of the Wills Point Economic Development Corporation is to promote and

enhance economic opportunities through the attraction of new ventures. The Corporation will assist Wills

Point in attracting new ventures by helping to provide an economic environment that is business friendly

and conducive to productivity and prosperity to include the utilization of the airport as an economic asset

essential to the acquisition of business within both the industrial park and airport grounds. In addition,

the EDC fosters an economic development environment through promotion, cooperation and

communication between the public and private sector, enabling an increased standard of living for our

residents and enrich their quality of life.

Example Economic Development Organization (EDO) Mission Statements

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Regional EDO Mission Statements

• Central East Texas Alliance: The mission of the Central East Texas Alliance is to promote the Central East

Texas region as a prime location to live, work, and play and to support the community and economic

development efforts of the cities, towns, EDC’s, and other economic development entities in the region.

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orpus Christi Regional EDC: The mission of the CCREDC is to expand and enhance the region's economic

base by developing and / or supporting projects that create primary jobs.

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allas Regional Chamber: Together, we will lead the Dallas region to become the most economically

prosperous region — and the most desirable place to live and work — in the United States.

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reater Houston Partnership: The Partnership is a place for community-minded business leaders who

want to be involved in Houston's positive growth and influence the direction in which Houston is going.

Through the dedicated efforts of our members, the Partnership addresses Houston's unique challenges,

and champions the growth and success of our region.

• Metroport Chamber of Commerce: The mission of the Metroport Chamber of Commerce Economic

Development Committee (EDC) is to expand and strengthen the region’s economic base through

collaborative efforts.

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eam Texas: Our mission is to create opportunities for job creation, increased investment, and economic

diversification as a team of future-focused and collaborative Texas communities and partners.

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exas Forest Country Partnership: The Texas Forest Country Partnership strives to enrich the economic

and well-being of our region through marketing, business development, and advocacy.

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exas Midwest Community Network: The mission of Texas Midwest Community Network (TMCN) is to

promote a regional approach to provide the resources and awareness for its members to achieve

economic and community growth.