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Executive Director Appointed to TEDC Board

October 15, 2021 TEDC Announces Board Chair, New Board Members and Election of Board Treasurer The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) at its Board Meeting on October 15, 2021, recognized Wesley Burnett as the 2022 Chair of the Board of Directors. Wesley will serve as board chair effective October 15,

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MPEDC LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW WEBSITE SERVICE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES

MPEDC website provides free market research and business intelligence to help small businesses & foster entrepreneurship Mount Pleasant, TX, – September 16, 2021 – Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation launched SizeUp Mount Pleasant on its website during National Small Business Week (September 12-18, 2021), making powerful market research and business

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Mount Pleasant Sports Complex Grand Opening

Congratulations to our community, City of Mount Pleasant, Texas – Government , and our awesome Parks Department! #WorkHard #PlayHarder Posted by Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation on Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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Cox Concrete Pipe Co. Receives Assistance Package for Expansion

July 6, 2021- City Council approved assistance package for Cox Concrete Pipe Co. (dba Cox Concrete Products) for expansion. Cox Concrete Pipe Co. is experiencing significant growth and subsequent operational expansion. This family-owned company is under new management with the next generation taking the reigns. New management is moving the

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$25,000 Workforce Development Grant Awarded Towards CDL Training

July 6, 2021- At the July 6th City Council meeting, MPEDC received the final approvals needed to award a $25,000 Workforce Development Grant it co-developed with NTCC for its CDL training academy. In late 2020, Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) launched its Professional Driving Academy, an educational training program intended

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MPEDC Hosts Mike Grella on a 3-day Listening Tour

Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation Hosts Mike Grella on a 3-day Listening Tour Mount Pleasant, TEXAS- Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC) hosted Mike Grella, former Amazon executive, on a 3-day familiarization and listening tour from July 13-16, 2021. The MPEDC partnered with Grella Partnership Strategies to help structure an

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