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FORGED IN KILGORE
Dec 17, 2024

Local manufacturer Wieland Lone Star Casting & Machine crafts precision pieces for global aerospace.

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KEDC RECEIVES 2024 CEDA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Oct 30, 2024

Kilgore received top honors in the Population between 10,001 and 20,000 category, which included 15 nominations.

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OCI Acquires DRILLTOOLS
Sep 27, 2024

"In OCI, we found a partner with a complimentary product line and a shared vision for how to best serve the industry. We are excited about the prospects for joint growth in the years to come alongside OCI."

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KEDC WELCOMES SABINE PIPE CEO WILL ADAMSON TO BOARD
Sep 11, 2024

The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Adamson, CEO of Sabine Pipe, Inc., to its Board of Directors. Adamson, a respected leader in the energy industry, brings a wealth of strategy, operations, and management experience to the role.

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KEDC RECEIVES TOP BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION HONOR FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Jul 25, 2024

Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) has received the Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI) Impact Award for the second consecutive year, and also has received the BREI Award of Excellence for a Single Community with a Population Under 20,000.

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Governor Abbott Announces State Of Texas Taiwan Office In Taipei
Jul 10, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the state’s plan to open a State of Texas Taiwan Office at a press event in Taipei on the first full day of a three-nation economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

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Business Is Booming in Gregg County
Jun 13, 2024

Texas leads the way in creating a friendly environment for business growth. With many business expansions and groundbreakings underway, Kilgore is clearly seeing the benefits of pro-business policies and community support.

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KILGORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LAUDED FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS
Jun 12, 2024

Kilgore Economic Development Corporation has received the Texas Economic Development Council’s 2024 Workforce Excellence Award for Communities Under 15,000.

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CORPORATE MARKETING VETERAN KIRKPATRICK JOINS KILGORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO SUPPORT NEW ERA OF GROWTH
May 14, 2024

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