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Crawford Earns Business Retention & Expansion Certification
Jun 26, 2023

KEDC Business Development Manager Sarah Crawford completed coursework to earn her Business Retention & Expansion Coordinator (BREC) certification.

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Kilgore Economic Development Corporation Receives Honor From Kilgore College
May 18, 2023

Kilgore Economic Development Corporation was honored to be recognized as a recipient of the Blue Ribbon Medal of Excellence for Student Success.

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Kilgore, TX: Idyllic Setting For Thriving Commerce
Mar 30, 2023

They built it, and the companies came

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Crawford Joins KEDC team
Mar 13, 2023

After a nationwide search, Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Crawford to the organization as Business Development Manager.

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Kilgore EDC recognized for economic excellence at state conference
Mar 8, 2023

The awards were presented Friday, Feb. 24 during the TEDC’s 2023 Legislative Conference in Austin.

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Kilgore EDC Draws Record-Setting Investments to City
Feb 6, 2023

The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation announced a record-setting amount of local business investments in a recent report.

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Kilgore Council OKs Reinvestment Zone for Planned Skeeter Expansion
Feb 6, 2023

The Kilgore City Council has unanimously approved a motion to designate a reinvestment zone for a recently announced expansion by Skeeter Boats.

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Infrastructure: On Solid Ground
Jan 6, 2023

On the near horizon, TxDOT has committed more than $150 million toward improving Kilgore’s interchange at Interstate 20 and State Hwy. 31.

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KEDC Board of Directors Recommends Appointment of New Director
Oct 17, 2022

At its regular meeting September 13, the KEDC board of directors made a recommendation of appointment of a new Director to the Mayor and City Council.

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