Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation Email Format
International Trade and DevelopmentTexas, United States2-10 Employees
Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC) is an economic development organization based in Mount Pleasant, Texas, operating in the international trade and development sector. It assists businesses seeking to locate in Northeast Texas by providing information on available properties, zoning, and the availability of services. The organization also offers incentives to manufacturers locating within the county that commit to employing people and investing in the community, and it references programs such as Opportunity Zone and NMTC. MPEDC has a small staff, with 2 to 10 employees, and maintains a website at mpedc.org. The organization has engaged in partnerships and initiatives over the years, including a 2009 collaboration with Northeast Texas Community College on the Industrial Technology Training Center, a 2016 partnership with Grella Partnership Strategies, the 2021 SizeUp Mount Pleasant launch, and the 2025 announcement of NXG Truck Bodies as a community member. Nathan Tafoya has served as executive director and was a recipient of the 2021 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award.