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KILGORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION NAMES RANDY SEITZ AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jul 21, 2026

Seitz joins Kilgore Economic Development Corporation as its next Executive Director, following a comprehensive national search conducted by the KEDC Board of Directors and Search Committee.

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Texas Mutual Grant Expands Safety Training and Strengthens Kilgore’s Workforce
Jul 15, 2026

Kilgore College’s Risk Management Institute uses the $100,000 award to provide free workplace safety courses, strengthen current employees and support employer competitiveness.

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Manufacturing Logistics in East Texas: How Kilgore Connects Manufacturers to Markets
Jun 8, 2026

For manufacturers, transportation costs, delivery times, supplier access, and customer proximity all influence profitability. That's why logistics remains one of the most important factors in manufacturing site selection. Even small differences in transportation efficiency can create meaningful advantages.

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What Manufacturers Need to Know About Power, Water, Gas, and Fiber in Kilgore, TX
May 22, 2026

A site may look strong on paper, but if power capacity is limited, water systems require upgrades, or connectivity is lacking, timelines can quickly shift. That’s why experienced site selectors evaluate utilities early and in detail.

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Why Shovel-Ready Manufacturing Sites in Kilgore Can Cut Time to Launch
May 11, 2026

Learn what “shovel-ready” really means for manufacturers and how business-friendly communities like Kilgore, Texas can help reduce risk, speed timelines, and simplify site selection.

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How To Evaluate Manufacturing Workforce In Texas Before You Relocate
Apr 22, 2026

A large regional population can look attractive on paper. But manufacturers need to go deeper than headcount. When comparing labor markets in Texas, start with workforce composition. Look at how much of the workforce is already tied to goods-producing industries.

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Local investment in CTE pathways primes grads to fuel success for local companies
Feb 26, 2026

“Just because you’re starting right out of high school, just because you don’t have the means immediately, doesn’t mean the industry won’t offer you a path.”

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High school, community college collaboration speeds workforce development in East Texas
Feb 19, 2026

In many cases, by the time KHS seniors cross the stage, they’ve already amassed a stack of dual credits and certifications through Kilgore College.

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Kilgore High School helps students plug into modern jobs as CTE evolves
Feb 11, 2026

CTE concentrations for 2025-2026 at KHS range from Agriculture to Architecture & Construction, Business, Education, Health Science, Law & Public Service, Manufacturing and Transportation plus Arts, A/V Technology & Communications.

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