Kilgore EDC accomplished its goals in 2011, and 2012 is on track for continued growth, retention and expansion of existing companies and ongoing diversification of local industry.
Kilgore Economic Development Corp. has joined forces with PAK-SHER, a Kilgore company that has been an innovator in the design and manufacture of carryout and kitchen prep packaging since the early 1970's, to involve local students in a coop recycling program utilizing new equipment at the company.
Vernon, Calif., in suburban Los Angeles has purchased billboards and radio ads to portray Texas as some kind of looting job stealer.
For Kilgore Economic Development Corp. this year, it’s all about activity.
And that’s a good thing. Calvin Coolidge once said, “All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.”
Kilgore Economic Development Corporation is partnering with the Kilgore College Small Business Development Center and the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce and to sponsor a new, free seminar entitled, “Effective Meetings,” Wednesday, June 22, 201, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow in the Synergy Center Training Facility at 1001 Synergy Blvd.
Gov. Rick Perry leaves Texas today for meetings with top officials from Facebook and Hewlett-Packard in Palo Alto, and eBay in San Jose to talk about economic development issues. "Economic development, bringing jobs to Texas, has always been a priority of the governor," spokesman Mark Miner has been quoted as saying.
Being aware of legislative issues affecting our local industries and operations is an important part of the Kilgore Economic Development program of work. To retain and gain investment and jobs from our existing employers, they need to be able to operate competitively and profitably not just in Kilgore, but also in Texas.
During the World Series hype, the editors of the San Francisco Chronicle had this to say about the competitors:
At one time empty storefronts and scarce traffic downtown were the norm in Kilgore. Now, the area is becoming a magnet for shopping, dining and entertainment, with parking sometimes scarce. Kilgore’s Main Street Program gets a lot of the credit. And the City of Kilgore has continued its support. And that’s good.
