In May of 2016, Port Arthur citizens approved an Affordable Housing Ballot Proposition which allows PAEDC funds to be used to implement an affordable housing program in the area of 5th Street to 8th Street from Atlanta Ave. to Nashville Ave. The program is designed to attract citizens of Port … [Read more...]
News & Updates
PAEDC Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award
WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 27, 2016) – The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation of Port Arthur, TX, received a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2016 project in the category of Paid Advertisement Campaign from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The … [Read more...]
FDI Alliance on the Port of Port Arthur
Located 19 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and less than 2 hours from sea buoy to dock, is North America’s premier break-bulk and bulk terminal, The Port of Port Arthur. Whether you are in town for business or traveling with family, you will appreciate and enjoy Port Arthur’s proximity to … [Read more...]
Port Arthur thrives as investment hub
Rapid renewal The arrival of Pure in Port Arthur is not only a huge boost for job creation; it begins the process of diversifying the local economy away from the petrochemical industry. The decision by Pure to locate its global launch facility in Port Arthur is indicative of the economic and … [Read more...]
Q & A with RaNoda
Cited July 2015 edition of FDI Alliance RaNoda - what inspired you to bring your marketing expertise to Port Arthur? Being a native of Port Arthur, Texas a town with the population of about 55,000 residents and a skilled workforce. I chose to bring my Marketing expertise to the community I … [Read more...]
Port Arthur attracts top business from the petrochemical industry
The Texas petrochemical industry is booming. Houston is doing excellent business, but the same is true of nearby Port Arthur, a growing city with a reputation for supporting and welcoming investors. Thanks to the strong petrochemical industry in the US, many businesses are flocking to those … [Read more...]
