Economic Development Corporation

The Bruceville-Eddy Economic Development Corporation (BEEDC) is a public-private partnership. It is a sales tax funded vehicle authorized by the voters of Bruceville-Eddy under the auspices of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 to engage in economic, as well as community development activities. This includes establishing and guiding development priorities, economic development programs, helping to build infrastructure related to economic and community development efforts, training and educating the local workforce, fostering partnerships with other government entities, and undertaking cultural, social and recreational projects that improve the quality of life for our community’s residents.

The BEEDC is governed by and coordinates closely with the Bruceville-Eddy City Council. Directors are appointed by City Council for a term of two years.

The BEEDC holds open meetings each quarter on the second Tuesday of the second month at 6 p.m. at City Hall:

Bruceville-Eddy City Hall
144 Wilcox Dr. Eddy, Texas 76524

Phone: 254-859-5964
Fax: 254-859-5779

Community members and prospective developers are encouraged to attend and provide input. Additionally, the BEEDC meetings are broadcast live via YouTube for all to view.

Current Appointed Members Include:

Current BEEDC initiatives and priorities include:

• Design and publishing of promotional material highlighting the unique advantages and opportunities available to developers and commercial interests in Bruceville-Eddy.
• Supporting and guiding the development of a new comprehensive plan
• Attracting and assisting new businesses to the area in order to create economic opportunity for the city and the residents of Bruceville-Eddy.
• Assisting the City Council in establishing a Tax Incentive Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) along the east and west side of Interstate 35.
• Assisting the City Council in establishing a community park and gathering area.

The BEEDC currently requests community suggestions and input for the following:

1. Bruceville-Eddy strategic slogan. Citizens are urged to suggest slogans which the City Council will ultimately consider. A commonly accepted and finalized slogan will be important for promotional material and branding. “Onward and Upward”, “A Great Place to Grow”, “Halfway to Everywhere”, “Building on Solid Rock”, “Two Communities, One Brand”, and “The Scottish Capital of Texas” have already been suggested. If you have a great idea, please provide to the City Administrator NLT May 1, 2025.(informative reference link:https://www.facebook.com/reel/629807196163351?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v )
2. Bruceville-Eddy highway monuments. Cities up and down I-35 have constructed promotional monuments on or about the edge of city limits that promote the community and announce the date of founding. Some include their municipal slogan. EDC members are working to obtain small slices of property for eventual construction, but ask the citizens to consider and propose ideas or designs for the project. If you have a great idea, please provide to the City Administrator NLT June 1, 2025.(informative example link:https://www.beltontexas.gov/news_detail_T11_R1187.php )
3. BEEDC requests long-term volunteers with the right talent, experience and dedication to consider serving as Lead Event Coordinators for the following strategic initiatives:
   1. Establishing a monthly B-E Farmers Market/Trade Days event on Market Street to generate revenue and interest in our charming community
   2. Reestablishing to scale the previously yearly May Fest event

Need More information?

Basics and Overview of EDC

• https://texasedc.org/assets/resources/GuideBook/tedc-guide-book-2nd-edition-with-links.pdf
• https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/development/sales-tax/edc/projects-ab.php
• 20240827 Application for BEEDC Director