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News & Updates

PAEDC Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award

09/27/2016

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...]

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FDI Alliance on the Port of Port Arthur

12/01/2015

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...]

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Port Arthur thrives as investment hub

11/15/2015

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...]

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Q & A with RaNoda

07/01/2015

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...]

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Port Arthur attracts top business from the petrochemical industry

01/06/2015

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...]

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Recent News

  • PAEDC CEO Floyd Batiste Receives Prestigious Leadership Award 09/22/2020
  • LSCPA Scholarship 02/05/2020
  • SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE RFP 01/03/2020

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Port-Arthur-Texas-VisitorsThere is plenty to do in Port Arthur and the surrounding areas. Click the following link to visit the Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau to get your copy of the newest visitors guide.

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PAEDC Staff

Floyd Batiste
CEO, Executive Director, PAEDC
fbatiste@paedc.org

George Davis
Deputy Director, PAEDC
gdavis@paedc.org

Jana M. Barnes
Facilities Manager, The Press Building
jbarnes@paedc.org

RaNoda McClain-Lee
Workforce Development Manager
rmcclain-lee@paedc.org

Krystle Muller
Contract Compliance Manager
kvillarreal-muller@paedc.org

Rachel Jacquet
Financial Officer
rjacquet@paedc.org

Joan Collazo
Executive Secretary
jcollazo@paedc.org

Elijah Guillory
Maintenance
eguillory@paedc.org

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      • HWY 73
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