KEDC Recognized as 2023 Economic Excellence Recipient

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2023. The awards were presented on Friday, February 23rd, during the TEDC’s 2024 Winter Conference.

The Economic Excellence Recognition program provides recognition to economic development organizations that meet a desired threshold of professionalism. Recipients qualify for recognition based on training taken by their governing board/council as well as the economic development director and professional staff. Certifications, professional memberships and activities, and organizational effectiveness of the economic development staff also contribute to the standards for qualification.

“We strive to demonstrate excellence in all of our programs and activities,” said KEDC Executive Director Lisa Denton. “The board encourages professional development, and places a high value on accountability in all areas of the organization.”

As one of 72 economic development organizations recognized by TEDC last week, KEDC has received the recognition each year since the program’s inception.

“The TEDC’s Economic Excellence Recognition program is one of the ways in which our organization honors the outstanding commitment to excellence of our communities and regions, their leaders, and their economic development professionals have toward the professionalization of their economic development efforts,” noted Carlton Schwab, President/CEO of the TEDC.”

About Kilgore EDC: Kilgore Economic Development Corp. is an organization focused on growing and diversifying the Kilgore economy. In the past five years, KEDC staff closed projects that represent just under $292 million in new and retained capital investment and nearly 2,500 jobs under contract. It is directed by a five-person board, and managed by a staff of four with certifications in economic development and economic development finance.  Over the years, KEDC has won international awards for excellence in economic development and has been selected as the outstanding Texas community of its size multiple times.

About TEDC: Texas Economic Development Council, established in 1961, is an Austin-based, statewide, non-profit professional association, dedicated to the development of economic and employment opportunities in Texas. TEDC provides information, educational and legislative services to more than 1,000 members. The organization’s objective is to support the economic growth of Texas and develop strategies that promote a positive business climate in the state.