Kilgore Economic Development Corporation Employee Directory
Government AdministrationTexas, United States2-10 Employees
Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) is a small government economic development entity based in Kilgore, Texas, dedicated to creating a business climate that supports job creation and retention and raises residents' standard of living. Established on October 1, 1990, as a Type A corporation, it is funded by a dedicated sales tax and governed by a five-member board, with a small team of full-time staff implementing its programs. Over the past five years, KEDC has assisted companies representing $260 million in new and retained capital investment and supported more than 2,600 jobs. As a government administration organization, KEDC collaborates with regional partners—including workforce solutions providers and local educational and economic development entities—to advance its mission in the Kilgore area. The organization has received multiple industry recognitions, including a 2024 Community Economic Development Award from the Texas Economic Development Council and BREI honors, reflecting its ongoing involvement in regional economic development; a 2026 partnership with Easttexasworkforce was announced to coordinate workforce initiatives with local economic development efforts.