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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...
Palestine Economic Development Corporation Welcomes Mary Ann Admire to the Business Intelligence Role
Jul 11 2025New team member brings a passion for community growth and will support PEDC’s workforce, business retention, and marketing programs.Admire Joins PEDC to Support Key Growth InitiativesThe Palestine Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is proud to welcome Mary Ann Admire as its new Business Intelligence and Marketing Analyst. In this role, Admire...
Trinity Valley Community College Introduces Corporate Training to Upskill the Palestine Workforce
May 6 2025Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) has developed a course catalog of corporate training programs to help local businesses increase the skill sets of employees and job applicants. These courses include soft skills like time management and supervising others, along with industry-specific coursework like QuickBooks, childcare provider training, and OSHA standards...
From massive investments in hydrogen and battery storage to new nuclear technology and robust oil and gas infrastructure, the Lone Star State is powering ahead with a diversified, forward-thinking energy strategy. And as the country’s energy demands continue to climb, all signs point to Texas as the engine driving national...
The Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act (HTC-Go) ((H.R. 2941/S. 1459), recently introduced by Reps. Darin LaHood (R‑IL), Tom Suozzi (D‑NY), Sen. Bill Cassidy (R‑LA), and Sen. Mark Warner (D‑VA), proposes several changes to the federal Historic Tax Credit that would make it more effective and easier to use...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being ranked the Best State for Business for the 21st year in a row by Chief Executive magazine based on their annual survey of the nation's leading CEOs. “Texas offers businesses the freedom to succeed — that’s why the nation’s CEOs have ranked Texas...
Governor Greg Abbott today credited hardworking Texans and Texas employers for adding the most jobs in the nation over the last 12 months based on March 2025 employment data. Texas again hit new highs for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force...
The Palestine Farmers Market launched its fifth season in late March following renovations funded by the Palestine Economic Development Corporation. PEDC approved a $75,000 community development grant to the Dogwood Arts Council to renovate and repair the pavilion in the Main Street District.“Working with PEDC was fabulous,” says Mary Jean...
Businesses across the U.S. are relocating to Texas at an unprecedented rate. With no corporate or personal income tax, pro-business regulations, and a booming economy, Texas has become the top destination for corporate relocations and business expansion.The numbers speak for themselves:Over 314 corporate headquarters have moved to Texas since 2015.Texas...
Residents of Palestine, Texas, will have access to a new retailer in 2025 with Academy Sports + Outdoors signing a lease in the mall. The construction process will last through the year as the retailer creates a standalone facility after demolishing part of the mall.“Having the Academy Sports + Outdoors...
The Palestine Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) had the first successful meeting of the Anderson County Workforce Development Council on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The goal of this new committee is to bring together different stakeholders who want to improve hiring in Palestine, Texas. Along with inviting local employers who are...
Palestine Business Owners: Use the Skills for Small Business Grant to Train Your Employees for Free
Feb 3 2025Businesses with fewer than 100 employees can take advantage of a grant awarded to Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) to train the workforce in Palestine, Texas. Companies can receive up to $1,000 per employee to train staff members and up to $2,000 for employees who have been with the company...
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas as America's undisputed jobs leader for the third year in a row, with more jobs added in Texas in 2024 than in any other state. Jobs data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirms Texas added the most jobs in the...
TVCC and TDCJ Celebrate Partnership
Jan 24 2025Trinity Valley Community College and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice celebrated their longstanding partnership on Jan. 23 with a building dedication of the new TDCJ Training Facility.The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for pre-service and in-service training for TDCJ correctional officers, supporting workforce development and ensuring the...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as America’s job creator with record-breaking highs for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on December 2024 employment data. Texas has now added more than 2.5 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership. “Everything is...
Although homebuyers and home sellers continue to encounter headlines declaring the housing market a seller’s domain with national home prices at record highs, a closer analysis shows that several regional markets have shifted, offering homebuyers increased leverage.During the pandemic housing boom, spanning from summer 2020 to spring 2022, active home...
3 Reasons Texas is Best for Businesses
Jan 17 2025Texas’ most compelling selling points no longer have anything to do with size or stars. Top-ranked as one of the best states to nurture a business based on infrastructure investments and economic advantages, Texas continues to incentivize individuals and incorporated entities alike. Here are 3 reasons business is better (and...
The Palestine Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) manages several programs throughout the year to support investment in the region. The dedicated staff, board of directors, and community partners bring in new businesses while helping local entrepreneurs and leaders grow. The last few weeks of the year are often a time for...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $313 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers and business owners in 18 states to reliable high-speed internet.Projects are being financed by the fifth round of the ReConnect Program and are a central part of President Biden’s...
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust energy sector during a fireside chat at the Dallas Citizens Council 2024 Annual Meeting in Dallas."Texas is the fourth-largest producer of oil in the entire world,” said Governor Abbott. "This is owed to the hard work and determination of the men and women...
USDA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 44 States
Dec 10 2024U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, provide safe drinking water, and create good-paying jobs.“The Biden-Harris Administration invests in rural America, because we know...
Successful downtown revitalization helps rebuild the heart of a community, often restoring buildings and public spaces central to community nostalgia and historical commerce. Revitalization projects offer a unique blend of past and present when executed well, creating unique opportunities for residential and business growth. However, downtowns are a frequently underutilized...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of his Small Business Freedom Council to review government efficiency for Texas businesses and sent a letter to Texas state agency heads directing them to provide recommendations to cut unnecessary government regulations."One of my priorities as Governor is to empower small business owners...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting a second round of applications under the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants Program (ERIG) and Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP).The ERIG Program will provide an estimated $40 million in grants to help replace or repower older locomotives, marine vessels, stationary...