economy

YEDC approves funding for improvement project

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors has approved funding assistance to a “significant private investment in downtown Yoakum” at a special called meeting late last month.

YEDC, Joint City Council approve grant applications

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved three grant applications during its meeting June 16. A subsequent Joint YEDC/City Council meeting was held afterward.

YEDC discusses childcare grant application and Opportunity Zone 2.0

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed and tabled a grant application for a proposed childcare center during its May 19 meeting pending the submission of additional project bids required under the organization’s grant policies.

Graduate students to study downtown revitalization in Yoakum

Graduate students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University will research downtown revitalization strategies in Yoakum as part of a capstone project during the upcoming academic year.

YEDC approves grants to enhance local business and community aesthetics

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved two grant applications during its Feb. 24 meeting, supporting business development and continued improvements to community aesthetics.The first application was submitted by Yoakum Lube and Tire LLC, located at 212 U.S. Highway 77A North.

YEDC considers Texas Independence Trail membership

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed the possibility of renewing Yoakum’s membership in the Texas Independence Trail at the April 15 meeting.

YEDC receives report on AI data presentation at meeting

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation heard a presentation from Placer.ai at the June 24 meeting.“What we do is we provide visitation data to any physical place in the United States,” Placer.ai Product Specialist Chris Ribbink said.

YEDC gives grant to American Legion

The Yoakum Economic Corporation board approved a matching funds grant at the May 23 meeting.The grant is going towards the Yoakum American Legion and is $5,872 with a 50% match.

Council and YEDC hear from “IMPACT” Foundation

Board members received reports from the “IMPACT” Foundation in a joint meeting between Yoakum City Council and Yoakum Economic Development Corporation on Nov. 20.

YEDC updates community on Industrial Park grant status

The Yoakum Economic Development Corp. presented its annual report at last week’s joint session meeting of the YEDC’s board of directors and Yoakum city council, a report which devoted a sizable portion to the purchase of the city’s second industrial park. “We have submitted a $2.