Economic Development
Mission: To encourage, promote, and assist in economic development for Aransas County.
Vision: Foster economic growth and prosperity and unparalleled quality of life through partnerships with business, civic interests, and government for the benefit of the residents of Aransas County.
Purpose:
- To encourage, stimulate, and promote economic development, expansion, and diversification within the Rockport-Fulton,
Aransas County, Texas area - To lessen the burdens of government by creating a larger tax base for the benefit of all residents of the area.
- To be a catalyst for economic growth; achieve sustainable, high quality economic development success.
- To help the community speak with one voice, grow, expand, and attract targeted businesses to Aransas County through its planning, services, and support.
EDC Presentation for Community Input Sessions
EDC Organization Structure DRAFT Bylaws - Seeking community input before approval.
EDC Frequently Asked Questions FAQs - Here
- Progress Report - 17-months Post Hurricane Harvey
- Progress Report - 15-months Post Hurricane Harvey
- Opportunity Investment Zones - Aransas County, Rockport and Fulton
- Rockport Center for the Arts EDA Project
- STEDC Update - July 2018 "Coastal Bend Economic Update"
- Economic Development Implementation Plan - Approved April 2018
- Small Business Grants: Texas Small Business Rebuild Initiative Grant
- Harvey Impact and Recovery - By Dr. Jim Lee, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
- Economic Development Plan Updated with Strategic Priorities
- Regional Workforce Profile Texas Labor Analysis
- Coastal Bend Council of Government Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
- Small Business Assessment Survey Results 2018 by Dr. Jim Lee, TAMU Corpus Christi
- Small Business Toolkit to assist businesses recovering from Hurricane Harvey
- Aransas County Economy at a Glance Dr. Jim Lee, TAMU-CC 3-9-18
- Graphic showing Open Businesses provided by Dr. Jim Lee, TAMU-CC 2-16-18
- DRAFT Economic Development Strategic Short-Term and Long-Term Plan 1-30-18
- Business Assessment Survey Intake thru 1/22/18 to 2/14/18
- Economc Development Plan Presentation 1/11/18
- Economic Recovery Plan & Longer Term Goal Presentation 1/11/18
- Housing Strategy DRAFT Plan for Long Term Recovery after Hurricane Harvey
- Post Harvey Economic Impact by Dr. Jim Lee, TAMU-Corpus Christi University
- Vacant Buildings List Post Hurricane Harvey
- Local Information & Demographics Pre-Hurricane Harvey
- Adopted Economic Develpement Implementation Plan
For more information, contact:
Diane Probst, CCE
President/CEO
Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
319 Broadway St.
Rockport, TX 78382