Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation Profile

Public-private economic development organization in Nacogdoches

About Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation

Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) is a public-private partnership established in 1996 to promote and advance economic growth in Nacogdoches, Texas. Its work combines business-development resources, site-selection information, incentive guidance, entrepreneurship support, workforce initiatives, and sector-focused attraction efforts. nedco.org

What they do

NEDCO supports economic growth through business recruitment and expansion, entrepreneurship programming, economic research, site-selection resources, incentive coordination, and connections to financing, workforce, permitting, and small-business assistance. Its published target sectors are advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and aviation. nedco.org

Who they serve

NEDCO serves existing Nacogdoches-area businesses, entrepreneurs and startups, prospective employers and site selectors, property developers, and community partners involved in workforce and economic-development projects. Its materials also identify local businesses, financial institutions, universities, government entities, and infrastructure organizations as part of its operating network. nedco.org

Recent signals

NEDCO promoted a Small Business Resource Fair held May 6, 2025, connecting entrepreneurs and existing businesses with financial institutions and local business experts. nedco.org
NEDCO promoted a March 20, 2025 job fair and a March 25, 2025 hospitality workshop conducted with regional partners. nedco.org
NEDCO’s media feed reported that Elliott Electric Supply acquired the former Regions Bank building for a new headquarters, with renovations planned to preserve the building’s historic character. nedco.org
NEDCO is listed as a partner for the Governor’s Small Business Summit scheduled in Nacogdoches for September 3, 2026, with programming on business growth, funding strategy, and artificial intelligence. nedco.org

Reasons to get in touch

Small-business financing and technical-assistance programs, tied to NEDCO’s May 2025 Small Business Resource Fair for startups and existing businesses. nedco.org
Workforce recruitment and employer-training initiatives, tied to NEDCO’s March 2025 job fair and its published focus on workforce development. nedco.org
Historic-building rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and incentive compliance, tied to the 2023 agreement covering renovation, a facade easement, and fire-suppression improvements. comptroller.texas.gov
Sector strategy and labor-market analysis for advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and aviation, supported by NEDCO’s strategy report and updated economic studies. nedco.org

Questions worth asking them

How is NEDCO evaluating the results of the May 2025 Small Business Resource Fair, and which financing or advisory gaps remain for local businesses?
What types of projects currently receive the most attention under NEDCO’s adaptive-reuse and infrastructure incentive efforts?
How are the 2024 wage-and-benefits study and the four target sectors shaping NEDCO’s workforce and business-attraction priorities?