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Notice of Public Hearing
Nov 20, 2020
In accordance with the Development Corporation Act, Sections 505.152 and 505.158 (a) of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing will be held by the Athens Economic Development Corporation, a Type B economic development corporation on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 12:00
COVID-19 update
Mar 25, 2020
These are challenging times for businesses all over the nation. The Texas Comptroller’s office knows that during periods of economic hardship, paying or remitting taxes and fees on time can feel like an extra burden when there’s so much uncertainty.
AEDC receives second consecutive international award
May 28, 2019
Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI) announced last week that Athens Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) will receive the Award of Excellence for the second consecutive year, for outstanding community with a population under 20,000. The award will be presented at BREI’s annual conference in early June.
AEDC's plans going forward
May 20, 2019
Over the last several weeks, we’ve looked at each of the four pillars, or goals, of Athens Economic Development Corporation’s comprehensive strategic plan. These four goals are sites and tools, marketing and attraction, business retention and expansion, and talent development.
Denton awarded IAMC Fellow designation
May 13, 2019
The Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) recently awarded Lisa Denton, executive director of Athens Economic Development Corporation, the IAMC Fellow designation at its Spring Forum. IAMC Fellows have completed the Leadership Development Program participating in five leadership seminars in four learning categories including individual, team, emotional intelligence and general leadership.