Port Arthur Has Momentum! Be a part of Downtown's Revitalization! Now is a great time to develop in downtown Port Arthur. Build your business and build your community. It is a community Transforming its greater downtown into a more thriving city and unique, vibrant place Be Connected... Be … [Read more...]
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PAEDC CEO Floyd Batiste Receives Prestigious Leadership Award
Congratulations to our CEO, Floyd Batiste on receiving the 2020 Jefferey A. Finkle Organizational Leadership Award! The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest association for professional economic developers in the world, has recognized nineteen leaders in the field with … [Read more...]
Port Arthur News Renovation Public Notice
The City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (the “Corporation”) is soliciting statements of qualifications from professional qualified architectural firms to assist the Corporation with architectural services related to the renovation of approximately 43,000 square foot … [Read more...]
Free Financial Assistance Event
Take action now to get your small business back on its feet. Join the Lamar State College-Port Arthur SBDC, Port Arthur EDC, and Liftfund for this free financial assistance event for small businesses recovering and stabilizing after Hurricane Harvey. During this event, business owners will be … [Read more...]
Small Business Micro Loan Program
Updated Program Information on August 14, 2019 The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (PAEDC) Small Business Micro-Loan Program will support entrepreneurial and small business endeavors, which is the backbone of our local economy. The PAEDC Micro Loan Program will provide a direct … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at People’s Park & Pavilion
PORT ARTHUR — City leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new park that officially opened Tuesday on Procter Street. Ashley DeVriend spoke to Mayor Derrick Freeman says the event marks progress toward a better quality of life for residents and hopes businesses will open downtown. … [Read more...]
