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Orange Co. reveals more details about potential plant
02/18/2020 - The Orange County Commissioners Court had a mantra at Tuesday meeting: The county is open for business, a message the commissioners hoped to send clearly when they unanimously approved a 10-year, 100% tax abatement for a proposed investment from Chevron Phillips Chemical. After the governing body took the vote — adding... read more
EDC Hires Business Development Manager
01/13/2020 - Orange County, Texas (January, 13th)—The Orange County Economic Development Corporation announces the hiring of Megan Romero as its Business Development Manager. Megan comes to the EDC from Albanese Cormier Holdings, a progressive commercial real estate company, where she has been responsible for property management of Edison Plaza in... read more
Orange County EDC Hiring Business Development Manager
11/08/2019 - Orange County, Texas (November 8, 2019)—The Orange County Economic Development Corporation has posted a solicitation of employment for the hiring of a Business Development Manager. Under supervision of the Executive Director, the Business Development Manager is responsible for professional and complex administrative functions in support of economic development for Orange... read more
SBA OPERATING FROM EXPO
10/21/2019 - The federal Small Business Administration is now set up at the Orange County Expo Center to help people affected by Imelda get low-interest disaster loans for recovery projects. Representatives will be at the center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Elizabeth Vargas, SBA... read more
WOS High School offers classes of which you may not be aware
10/21/2019 - Most of our community is aware of recent athletic facility upgrades at West Orange-Stark High School. In prior columns, I have also shared technology upgrades that directly benefit our students and teachers. However, you may not be aware that many new college and career pathways have also been added for... read more
Orange County Economic Development Corporation Launches New Website
10/07/2019 - Orange County, Texas (October 7, 2019) The Orange County Economic Development Corporation has launched a new version of their website, www.orangecountyedc.com. The new site features a modern design, improved functionality, and easy access to information allowing visitors to make informed decisions about Orange County and our economy. The improved site... read more
West Orange To Receive $5 Million From EDA To Support Wastewater Treatment Plant
10/02/2019 - WEST ORANGE, TX - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $48 million in the state of Texas to help it prepare for natural disasters and promote economic resiliency and business growth. The EDA grants, some of... read more
Orange County, Texas approves step toward tax abatement for Chevron Phillips Chemical’s $8 billion investment
09/06/2019 - Orange County can now begin official negotiations for a tax abatement agreement with Chevron Phillips for a possible future plant near the Orange County Airport — the first time the county has been able to publicly acknowledge the company is looking at the site. County commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously... read more
Orange County Economic Development Corporation and Orange County Independent School Districts Partner in Texas21 Career Pathways Initiative
08/09/2019 - Orange, TX (August 22, 2018) – Orange County Economic Development Corporation has announced that Junior High and Middle School campuses throughout Orange County are working together to ensure our graduates are prepared for career opportunities in our area. The “Texas Opportunity Zone” is a regional workforce development initiative that has... read more
Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy Partners Commits to Invest $150M in Orange County Terminal
02/28/2018 - Orange County, Texas – Jefferson Energy Terminal was founded in 2012 to meet the needs of the Gulf Coast Refining market. The vision was to connect the abundant North American crude production to the U.S. Gulf Coast and beyond. The Jefferson Energy terminal became operational in the Fall of 2013.... read more