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East Texas Material Handling Expo 2025

LTS Material Handling presents East Texas Material Handling Expo 2025.  Cost: FREE Date & Time: Wednesday, October 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Location: LTS Material Handling, 3305 Robertson Road, Tyler, TX 75701 Register: mhexpotexas.com 

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Downtown Growth Ahead: Ruby & Begonia

Congratulations to Ruby + Begonia! Last night, City Council voted unanimously to approve their performance agreement bringing $850,000 in investment and 10 net new jobs. A win for local jobs, investment, and the growth of our downtown. Thank you, Ruby +Begonia, for investing in the heart of Mount Pleasant.

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NXG Truck Bodies Grand Opening

Friday, August 1, 2025: EDC board members and staff had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of NXG Truck Bodies’ new, 120,000-square-foot facility located at 2305 County Road 3210 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Built on decades of industry experience and shaped by the voice of the customer, NXG Truck

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Tafoya Steps Down as Executive Director of the MPEDC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2025 After leading the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC) for almost 7 years, Nathan Tafoya is stepping down as the Executive Director in order to pursue other professional opportunities. Mr. Tafoya has agreed to continue with the MPEDC as a consultant for six (6)

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