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Why Commerce, Texas?

Texas is ranked as the number 1 Best Business Climate in the U.S. With the 9th largest global economy of $1,616B.
Get instant access to markets in Oklahoma ($191B), Arkansas ($114B), and Louisiana($227B) within two hours from Commerce.
2021 GDP projected to increase by 5.5%
Texas’ population is projected to double by 2050 to ~50 million residents
City of Commerce
  • Hunt County Population of ~100,000

  • Air transportation via DFW International Airport, Dallas Love Field, Majors Airfield and Commerce Municipal Airport.

  • Rail service provided by the NETEX Rail Line and NETC (Northeast Texas Connector).

  • Home to Texas A&M University-Commerce (2nd largest A&M university)

  • Paris Junior College campuses within 15, 20 and 45 miles

  • 65 miles northeast of the Dallas Metroplex with quick access to IH-30.

  • Five area lakes

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As professionals, we believe that we serve our community and ourselves best when we are dedicated learners. There is no challenge we cannot take on because there is no lesson we are not willing to learn.

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The foundation in Commerce is laid for a remarkable future. Our partners believe in the importance of constantly building, improving and leaving our community a better place.

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No matter how much we accomplish, we will remain steadfast in our mission to grow and evolve and serve our community even better.
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EDC Board Meeting Agendas

September 20th, 2023

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING – (Notice of Regular Meeting Agenda PDF) 9:00 AM Commerce City Hall 1119 Alamo Street Commerce, TX 75428

July 11th, 2023

 NOTICE OF WORKSHOP  – (Notice of Workshop PDF) 9:00 AM  NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING – (Notice of Regular Meeting Agenda PDF)  9:15 AM OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 9 AM WORKSHOP  Commerce City Hall 1119 Alamo Street Commerce, TX 75428

May 24th, 2023

Board of Directors Meeting 9:00 AM Commerce City Hall 1119 Alamo Street Commerce, TX 75428

April 26, 2023

Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, April 26, 2023 canceled 8:30 AM Commerce City Hall 1119 Alamo Street Commerce, TX 75428