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In the heart of downtown Eligin, a new initiative is bringing new life to the city’s historic core while encouraging more walking, social connections, and commerce. The Elgin Depot Social District combines a social district with a long-term revitalization project to provide a unique downtown experience. “This was a community-led initiative,”...Continue Reading

Veterans Memorial Park, Thomas Memorial Park, and Morris Memorial Park in Elgin have all received a major facelift with more amenities and more space to meet the growing needs of its community.Elgin’s Veteran’s Memorial Park expandsThe city embarked on a $4.4 million expansion project of the park, breaking ground in...Continue Reading

Saturday, November 30, 2024, is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support small businesses in Elgin and recognize their community impact. Elgin Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) Assistant Director Kaley Frye says, “When you shop locally in Elgin, you contribute to the success of our small businesses. Your support...Continue Reading

If you’re looking for the charm of a picturesque small town coupled with beautiful surroundings and rural roots that support agricultural businesses, you need to go about 20 minutes east of Austin to Elgin.Founded as a railroad town, the city has been an agricultural hub since it was settled. Once...Continue Reading

Expanding Beyond the Historic DistrictIn 2022, the Elgin Economic Development Corporation launched a transformative initiative to rejuvenate the historic downtown district. The Business Enhancement Grant program provided matching funds to businesses in this area, helping them enhance their properties and contribute to the district's economic vitality. The program's success was...Continue Reading

“Residents, business owners, site selectors, and visitors can now stay up-to-date with everything happening here in Elgin, TX! The Elgin Economic Development Corporation’s (EEDC) staff are dedicated to making it easy for visitors to find essential information about Elgin’s economic development initiatives, incentives, and other available resources. One way that...Continue Reading

“Site selectors looking for an ideal location for their business needs can now search through an online database of featured available sites and buildings here in Elgin, TX. The Elgin Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) has compiled all available properties and has them on display in one easy-to-access online database on...Continue Reading

“The Elgin Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) has created an online database for site selectors to get to know the community of Elgin, TX, by the numbers. Elgin is a place to succeed in business, raise a family, and find a wide variety of housing options. Located just 20 miles from...Continue Reading

“Residents and visitors enjoy the many attractions Elgin, TX, has to offer! Elgin is just a 20-mile drive from Austin, TX, making a visit to the city convenient and affordable. There are a variety of unique businesses to frequent located in the city’s historic downtown area. The Elgin Main Street...Continue Reading

“Here at the Elgin Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), the staff is dedicated to showcasing the many area businesses and our city’s talented workforce. We have compiled several video testimonials from several businesses that are located here in Elgin, TX. Our goal is to help site selectors and business owners looking...Continue Reading

“Here at the Elgin Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), we are dedicated to keeping everyone up-to-date on essential business and economic development news. One major way the EEDC’s staff accomplishes this goal is by creating a comprehensive news and media section on the EEDC website. Viewers can visit this section to...Continue Reading

“Businesses that have chosen to locate in Elgin, TX, have discovered that the city is perfectly situated for growth and success! Elgin is located in the Texas Triangle, which is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The city offers unique location advantages to businesses large and small. Located...Continue Reading

“Elgin’s Business Park III is the ideal location for doing business! The park, located just off US-290, consists of shovel-ready prime commercial land in plots ranging from 2 to 40 acres. The park is designated as a Triple Freeport Zone and an Opportunity Zone. Elgin also has a fast-track 90-day...Continue Reading

“The Elgin Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is dedicated to incentivizing economic development here in Elgin, TX. Businesses operating, expanding, or relocating in Elgin can access several incentives and financing options. Here in Elgin, we believe that every project is unique. The staff at the EEDC is here to help business...Continue Reading

 “The City of Elgin, TX, is proud to be home to Jack’s Werkspace, a co-working space where any of our residents can go to do business. People can purchase access to this co-working space through various membership levels. We are proud to call Jack’s Werkspace the first and only co-working...Continue Reading

“One of the many charms of living and visiting Elgin, TX, is its historic downtown area, a perfect location for thriving businesses. Elgin is known as a Texas Main Street City, and the Elgin Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is dedicated to revitalizing the heart of this community. Landmark buildings are...Continue Reading

“Businesses across various industries operate successfully here in Elgin, TX. The city is located amid the Texas Triangle, one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. Companies also benefit from the city’s large, talented workforce, a positive business environment, and world-class infrastructure. No matter what industry your business is...Continue Reading

Municipal Utility District annexes land, more homes, retail, and roadway improvements One of Elgin’s unique, upcoming Municipal Utility Districts is scheduled to grow a bit bigger. The Briarwood MUD is currently in its first phase of development near Neidig Elementary School. It is the municipality’s first and only “in-city” MUD,...Continue Reading

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for an unprecedented 12th consecutive year and 20th win overall at a press conference at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. With records unmatched by any other state, this latest win recognizes Texas as the No. 1 state for...Continue Reading

Morris Memorial Park finally received its proper dedication, Feb. 24, after several weather delays, resetting focus onto Elgin’s other upcoming open-space renovations. The third attempt at celebrating the new playground saw city officials, park representatives, and plenty of Elgin’s youth come out to enjoy the grounds and recognize all of...Continue Reading

Public-private partnerships (P3s) are vital to a community’s growth. Collaboration between the public and private sectors fosters development projects that result in creating or retaining jobs as well as adding to the tax base of a community.Land development isn’t the only benefit to these partnerships, most communities have dedicated staff...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, December 4, 2023For more information, contact:Audrey AndersonWebsite Developed in Collaboration with Golden Shovel AgencyELGIN, TX -- Elgin Economic Development Corporation (EDC) proudly introduces its newly launched website, crafted in partnership with the renowned Golden Shovel Agency. The user-friendly platform, accessible at https://www.elginedc.com/, serves as a comprehensive resource...Continue Reading

ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — A family-owned manufacturer previously based in Austin has set up shop in a new facility in Elgin.Carr Lane Manufacturing specializes in precision tools and materials used for aerospace and automotive uses, among others. Now, it’ll be the inaugural company to launch in Elgin Business Park, a...Continue Reading