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Mobile Medic Conversions Selects Mount Pleasant for Ambulance Remounting Operations
Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation is pleased to welcome Mobile Medic Conversions to Mount Pleasant, Texas. Mobile Medic Conversion specializes in remounting Type I and Type III ambulances onto new chassis, providing an efficient and cost-effective solution for emergency service providers. This modular remounting process extends the service life of

Laura’s Cheesecake Announces Expansion Plans
Laura’s Cheesecake, a staple of the community, known for its handcrafted cheesecakes and baked goods, is excited to announce a major expansion. The bakery recently partnered with Drizzle Cheesecakes to support their Costco product demonstrations and to collaborate for the 2025 State Fair of Texas. On November 4th, the City

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

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