GEDC funds over $448,000.00 to local businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation board assisted local businesses during the unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic by implementing a COVID-19 Business Grant Program. Part of the mission of the GEDC is job retention and the grant was made available to assist local business partners and their workforce. The GEDC distributed $448,600.00 to 90 approved applicants that assisted […]
Victoria College Enhances the Quality of Lifelong Learning Classes
Members of the Academy of Lifelong Learning at Victoria College’s Gonzales Center learn to belly dance on Jan. 19. Pictured are, from left, Ian McLain, Kris McLain, Norma Ehrig, instructor Cristiane Ripari Hamlin, Dale Collins and Jean Collins. The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Victoria College’s Gonzales Center has published its Spring 2022 schedule ofclasses […]
GEDC approves Business Incentive Grant Guidelines
The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation unanimously approved a new Business Incentive Grant Program that will promote the development and expansion of new and existing business enterprises within the City of Gonzales by encouraging visually appealing physical improvements to local business establishments and creating and/or maintaining employment. “Any new or existing business facility physically located within […]
Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Unanimously Approves Matching Funds for Main Street Grants
March 12, 2021 (Gonzales, TX) – The City of Gonzales is excited to announce that the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) unanimously approved a matching grant in the amount of $50,000.00 for the City of Gonzales and Gonzales Main Street, approved by the Gonzales City Council on March 11, 2021. In October 2020, the Texas […]
University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center
News University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center The University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center is part of a nationwide management assistance program serving the small business community. It is a cooperative effort of the U.S. Small Business Administration, private sector, educational community and federal, state and local governments. The UHV SBDC provides no-cost, […]
2022 Depository Agreement
News Laurel Ridge Antiques and Gifts Notice is hereby given that the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board, subject to the provisions of Chapter 105 Local Government Code, will receive sealed proposals from all interested institutions to serve as the depository of the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation and maintain custody of selected funds for the period […]
Request for Proposal – Third Party Real Estate Broker Services
A new request for proposal has been posted for third party real estate broker services to market and sell the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation property, Lynn Theater. Interested vendors must submit a RESPONSE PACKAGE of one (1) original and one (1) copy via email, to Attn: Jennifer Kolbe, Director, Gonzales Economic Development Director 820 St. […]
Laurel Ridge Antiques and Gifts
Gonzales Main Street in conjunction with the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC), recently reimbursed Laurel Ridge Antiques and Gifts for projects completed on the historic three-story brick structure located at 827 St. Joseph Street in downtown Gonzales, Texas. The landmark business is packed full of antiques, unique gifts and serves as an Inn. The scope […]
Gonzales EDC Receives Pressure Plane Analysis
GONZALES, TX – The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) board of directorsreceived a report from Southwest Engineers at its October board meeting. The study, commissioned bythe corporation in October 2020, was done to address water pressure issues that are impeding growthin the Industrial Park and some properties in the northern portion of the community. The […]
$13.4 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Gonzales County
AUSTIN – Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, Texas State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst, County Judge Patrick C. Davis and Gonzales Mayor Connie L. Kacir announce the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved more than $13.4 million in flood mitigation projects to improve drainage and sewer infrastructure and emergency communication in Gonzales County and […]
