About Us:
The Van Horn EDC was established in 1995 as a 4B Economic Development Corporation to pursue projects and initiatives that promote economic development within the Town of Van Horn. The Van Horn Economic Development Corporation is committed to improving the quality of life in Van Horn, encouraging regional business expansion, and introducing tourists to the vast beauty of Far West Texas.
Van Horn EDC Board of Directors:
- Jose Aleman - President
- Lisa Cottrell - Vice President
- Yolanda Urias - Secretary
- Isaac Badillo - Treasurer
- Dion Corralez
- William Meadows
- Gilda Morales
Incentives:
The Van Horn EDC offers facade grants for local businesses and non-profits seeking to spruce up the exterior of their buildings to revitalize downtown and commercial zones. If you are interested in applying, please review and submit the following application to vanhornedc@vanhorntexas.org.
Facade Grant Application
Additionally, the State of Texas offers a portfolio of incentives to qualifying businesses, including:
- The Texas Enterprise Fund provides grants for business expansion or relocation.
- The Texas Enterprise Zone Program provides state sales and use tax refunds to qualified projects in economically distressed communities. Van Horn, TX is a qualifying economically distressed community.
- The Texas Skills Development Fund provides financing for customized job training programs for businesses that want to train new employees or sharpen the skills of their workers.
Board Meetings:
The Van Horn EDC meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm CT in City Hall, Council Chambers, 1801 W Broadway St, Van Horn, TX, 79855.
If you would like to be placed on the agenda, please complete an Agenda Request Form and submit it to vanhornedc@vanhorntexas.org . The Agenda Request Form is due on Wednesday at 12:00 noon on the week prior to the regular meeting.
VHEDC Agenda Request Form
If you would like to address the Van Horn EDC, please complete a Speaker Request Form and submit it to vanhornedc@vanhorntexas.org prior to the start of the meeting.
VHEDC Speaker Request Form
Contact Us:
Krissy Lerdal, VHEDC Executive Director, vanhornedc@vanhorntexas.org
EDC Board Application
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