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.
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
Aluminz Announces America’s First Zero-Landfill Aluminum Production Facility
8921 US HIGHWAY 67 WEST MT. PLEASANT, TX 75455. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2025 Aluminz Announces America’s First Zero-Landfill Aluminum Production Facility Highlights: ● In partnership with Mount Pleasant City Council and the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC), Aluminz has secured a 155-acre site and signed a 30-year
Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation Announces New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 17, 2025 Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation Announces New Executive Director Mount Pleasant, TX — The Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Carter as its new Executive Director, effective August 11, 2025. With a strong background in
Diamond C Trailers Announces Repayment of EDC Loan and Plans to Sell Madison Building
MT. PLEASANT, TX — May 16, 2025 — Diamond C Trailers, a leading local manufacturer and 40 year community partner, has announced its decision to repay a $1.42 million forgivable loan to the Mt. Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and to list the historic Madison Building for sale. The Madison
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)
CHRISTUS Health Breaks Ground in Mount Pleasant, TX
March 6, 2025- The new $33 million site will be a single story building with more than 30,000 square feet, freestanding emergency department, 12 provider medical offices, diagnostic imaging and testing, a lab and a physical and occupational therapy center. CHRISTUS also retains land on its campus for any future
