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Relocations of firms and corporate offices generate interest among policymakers and the public who view them as generators of jobs and positive economic spillovers. Apple’s plans for a $1 billion corporate campus in Austin and the intense national competition to land Amazon’s HQ2 are striking examples of the importance placed on landing the big prize. Texas, with its hospitable business climate, is a leading contender for firms looking to cross state borders.1 Anecdotal reports have long highlighted the state’s ability to attract businesses from high-tax and heavyregulation places, such as California and New York, though exact counts of businesses that...

Applicants Looking For Careers in Construction Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply! The Texas Construction Career Academy (TCCA) is looking for 25 highly motivated candidates interested in pursuing a career in the heavy highway construction industry to apply for its upcoming training sessions in Houston, March 18-29, 2019. Candidates are encouraged to apply online before the March 3, 2019 deadline! Apply Today!  

Forbes ranked the Lone Star State No. 1 in the nation for Growth Prospects, thanks to strong job, income and gross state product growth forecasts. Texas ranked No. 1 for Growth Prospects in Forbes’ Best States for Business 2018 based on favorable growth forecasts for job, income and gross state growth. Right on the heels of this announcement, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published a report that solidified this strong ranking, indicating that several Texas metros saw the largest over-the-year employment increases as of October 2018. Continue to full article

Erickson Trucking & Supply, a Minnesota staple since 1968, is setting up shop in Palestine – with an incentive package which includes a $100,000 check from the Palestine Economic Development Corporation. “We're tremendously excited to have Erickson Trucking in Palestine,” PEDC Director Gayle Cooper told the Herald-Press Tuesday. “They are bringing manufacturing to the city, which is vital to economic development.” Erickson Trucking company recently purchased a plot of land at 8049 US HWY 79, with one office building and four outbuildings. The company sells new and used big-rig trailers, and sells after-market parts. They will also fabricate parts on-site, eliminating the need...

Palestine is a vibrant community with a high quality of life. Our local charities play an important role in making this a fantastic community to live and raise a family. November 27th is Giving Tuesday, a day to contribute to those who support our community every day. Giving Tuesday encourages us to look beyond the busyness of the holiday season and to consider the charities that are standing in the gap to be there for those in need. Spread the Word Now is an excellent time to spread the word about Giving Tuesday and to encourage friends and family members to make...

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER SERVICES Notice is published in Palestine Herald-Press in the Saturday, November 17, 2018, and Saturday, November 24, 2018, editions. Sealed bids will be accepted and will close on Monday, February 25, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened during the Palestine City Council meeting on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., at which time the City Council will open the proposals received and will award the winning bidder at a future meeting. Click here to view the complete RFP.

Economic Development is accelerating in Palestine, city officials were told at a meeting last week with the Palestine Economic Development Corporation and its board. PEDC Director Gayle Cooper said she's confident Palestine can compete with other rural area for urban investors, as PEDC continues to focus on property, housing, downtown infrastructure, and buildings. Aside from plans by Discount Tire and Burger King to open in Palestine, she said, other businesses have opened recently, including the Junction Steakhouse on Highway 79, a Dollar Store on Highway 155, and a farm bureau insurance office. In Cooper's quarterly report to the council, she said the PEDC's...

Palestine, Texas is home to many small businesses owned and operated by women. This is no surprise as women are leading in our community and across the state. According to the Comptroller of Texas, Texas is number two in the nation for the number of women-owned businesses and ties for first in the United States for the economic clout of women-owned businesses. These businesses range from small family businesses to larger corporations employing hundreds of people. Since October is National Women’s Small Business Month, this is an excellent time to celebrate the success of these women entrepreneurs.   Here are just...