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.

Texas Back in Business - Small Business Grant Application

EDC Frequently Asked Questions FAQs - Here - Updated 11/20/2019

LGC/EDC One Page FACT Sheet - 11/21/2019

TWO YEAR - Long Term Recovery Update 8/26/2019

Latest Demographic Information 2019 - 1. ESRI Community Profile 2. ESRI Retail MarketPlace Profile

Workforce Report - Bridging the Gap by Dr. Jim Lee, South Texas Economic Development

EDC Application for Creation of Local Government Corporation (LGC) 5/2/19

EDC Aransas County Alliance Bylaws 5/2/19

EDC Articles of Incorporation Local Government Corporation (LGC) 5/2/19

LGC Interlocal Agreement 5/2/19

Moving Forward Slide Presentation - 5/2/2019

EDC Presentation - Formation of the LGC and EDC 3/25/2019