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Executive Search for VEDC President

The Victoria Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors have selected the Next Move Group to provide executive search services to assist them in finding the next leader of the organization.

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Dale Fowler Announces Resignation as President of VEDC

The Victoria Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors has been asked to accept the resignation of President, Dale Fowler effective April 10, 2021.

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SBA Disaster Assistance

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans to non-farm businesses of all sizes, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters in Texas counties who suffered losses caused by the severe winter storms that began February 11, 2021.

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The Port of Victoria Eyes Partnerships with Local Governments to Maximize Opportunities

On Tuesday, January 19th, the Victoria County Navigation District, which owns and operates the Port of Victoria, will consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Victoria County, the City of Victoria, the Victoria Sales Tax Development Corporation, and the Victoria Regional Airport with the goal of stimulating industry and commerce in Victoria County.

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Texas Energy Company Announces New Pipeline To The Texas Gulf Coast And Partnership With Calhoun Port Authority

New Pipeline will connect the Eagle Ford Basin directly to the Port of Calhoun, creating more than 1000 new Texas jobs and increasing Texas oil exports.

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COVID-19 Business Recovery Survey Results

Victoria EDC has partnered with economic development professionals in the region to conduct an impact analysis project as a member of the COVID-19 Business Resources Working Group. The results of the surveys will provide our legislators and local elected officials valuable information as they work to help our community and state recover.

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Opening Texas

The Texas Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas has provided Guidelines and Open Texas Checklists to help safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State. All Texans are called on to act responsibly while helping protect our most vulnerable neighbors.

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Covid-19 Business Impact Survey #2 Results

VEDC is partnering with Corpus Christi's Regional EDC to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our local business community. We are participating in an impact analysis project as a member of the COVID-19 Business Resources Working Group that is conducting a series of local business surveys.

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Texas Governor Announces $50 million in Small Business Loans

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19 as part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.