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Kilgore Economic Development Corp. names executive director
Oct 29, 2021

The Kilgore Economic Development Corp. board has selected Lisa Denton as executive director of the organization.

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Kilgore Economic Development Corp. names businessman as new VP
Sep 26, 2021

The Kilgore City Council has approved a motion from KEDC to appoint Brad George to serve the unexpired term of KEDC Vice President Bobby Beane.

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Kilgore Progress: 2021 marked by arrival of several new businesses
Jul 27, 2021

The first half of 2021 was an active one in terms of new businesses and developments in Kilgore.

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German Manufacturer Under Construction
Jan 28, 2021

Construction on Wagner Tuning’s new Kilgore facility continued throughout December.

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KEDC Recognized as Economic Development Organization of the Year
Oct 23, 2020

National professional group announced KEDC as one of the leading economic development organizations in the nation.

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Small-town feel draws new businesses to downtown Kilgore
Jun 21, 2020

Longview native Mary Kimbell returned to her hometown 18 months ago to be closer to family after working for 15 years in Arkansas.

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German auto parts manufacturer chooses Kilgore for new U.S. hub
Jun 20, 2020

A German high-performance auto parts manufacturer is bringing its American operations to Kilgore.

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Kilgore on track to surpass development goals, council approves Wagner abatement
Jun 15, 2019

Kilgore is on track to grow and develop its business community at a greater rate than previous years, according to a mid-year report from Kilgore Economic Development Corporation.

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Orgill chooses Kilgore for major expansion
Aug 23, 2018

Orgill has chosen Kilgore as the site for its distribution center expansion that is expected to add more than 80 jobs to the city’s employment roles.

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