economy

Graduate students visit Yoakum, learn about YEDC and downtown

Graduate students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University visited Yoakum Sept. 11 as part of a Capstone project focused on researching downtown revitalization strategies.The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed the visit during its Sept. 15...

YEDC approves business grant

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors approved a grant to support the expansion of Embroidery Express/ The Gift Box through the addition of new wellness and personal care services at the July 21 meeting.The project represents a strategic investment in an existing...

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.This project application was submitted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Russell Goebel for...

YEDC, Joint City Council approve grant applications

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved three grant applications during its meeting June 16.

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.The application was submitted by Ella Hopkins for...

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.The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed the project during...

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.The Texas Independence Trail is a regional program that promotes heritage tourism and drives economic development through historical...

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.The American Legion will be using these funds to build a four-inch concrete slab to mount the M157 Cannon donated to the...