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Residents of Palestine, Texas, have the opportunity to transition into new careers without returning to school for several months or investing in advanced coursework. Tyler Schmill, Chief Executive Officer of Bitcoin Mining Institute (BMI), will soon be hiring technicians to repair computers used for Bitcoin mining. This is part of...
Palestine, Texas, is strategically positioned for growth as home to two federal Opportunity Zones. In March 2018, the State of Texas nominated 628 census tracts across 145 counties for Opportunity Zone designation, formally launching the program’s use across the state under the original Opportunity Zone 1.0 framework.Within the city limits,...
News ReleaseTexas Economic Development CouncilFor more information contact:Mr. Carlton SchwabPresident/CEOTexas Economic Development Council(512) 480-8432carlton@texasedc.orgFor ReleaseOctober 30th, 2025TEDC Recognizes Graduates of the Certified Texas Economic Developer ProgramThe Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC), in partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering & Extension Service (TEEX), recognized the graduates of the Certified Texas Economic...
The Trinity Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently received the SBDC of the Year Award for delivering outstanding results and positively impacting the local community. The organization reached 147% of its goal for clients served and 105% of its business start goal. This recognition underscores the organization’s deep commitment...
It’s always a good time to invest in Palestine, Texas—but recent developments make this an especially strategic moment for business owners, entrepreneurs, and franchisees to explore Main Street and the recently renovated surrounding areas. New commercial properties have hit the real estate market in this high-demand area, and the Palestine...