Paris Economic Development Corp.

12/16/2025

As a Type A corporation, we focus on the creation of “primary” jobs. Our target industries include sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution, Agriculture, Supply Chain and Logistics, and more.

Learn more here: selectparistexas.com/community-overview/

12/13/2025

It's been four years since Delco announced its plans to expand in Lamar County. After their announcement, they celebrated the grand opening of their state-of-the-art facility just 1.5 years later. It's been an incredible journey of growth for this business that continues to raise the bar.

Delco Trailers, congratulations on your success, and thank you for choosing Lamar County!

Delco Trailers, Ltd. announced the closing of financing for a new 550,000 square foot manufacturing facility expected to bring 300 new jobs.

12/11/2025

Remember • Honor • Teach

Wreaths Across America will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery this Saturday, beginning at 11am.

Learn more here: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/186336/Overview/?relatedId=186322

12/11/2025

A lot is happening in Paris this weekend! If you're looking for family fun, be sure to check out some of the events happening on Saturday.

Wreaths Across America (Evergreen Cemetary): 11am
Downtown Wassail Fest: 2pm-6pm
Christmas at the Museums: 1pm-4pm
Gibraltar Postmark: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Paris Municipal Band: 5:30pm

Letters to Santa, Color Christmas at the Maxey House, a visit from Santa, Trolley Rides, and more!

12/09/2025

A strong economy relies on quality jobs. In the last five years, the PEDC has proudly supported 1,856 local jobs representing $95.5M in annual payroll. As we grow together, we can look forward to a better tomorrow.

12/09/2025

Congratulations Delco Trailers!

12/03/2025

Workforce Development is one of our core focuses as an economic development corporation. That's why we value strong relationships with regional partners like East Texas A&M University!

12/02/2025

One of our core priorities as an EDC is supporting the retention and expansion of existing businesses in our community. Through our Site Visitation Program, we put boots on the ground—gathering real-world feedback, building stronger relationships, and shaping strategies that help businesses grow and thrive.

11/24/2025

ETAMU + PEDC: Industry Connect 2025

11/20/2025

At this time last week, we welcomed 64 students and faculty from East Texas A&M University to Paris, Texas, for the 2025 Industry Connect day.

Thank you, ETAMU College of Science and Engineering, for partnering with us on this effort.

Read More: https://selectparistexas.com/paris-edc-partners-with-east-texas-am-for-industry-connect-2025/

11/18/2025

Reflecting today on the success of Huhtamaki's recent expansion, which retained 190 local jobs and projected 80 new jobs in our local economy. The project is now complete and in operation!

We were honored to receive the TEDC CEDA Award in November 2024, and are grateful for our strong community partners who continue to reach higher for a better tomorrow!

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) has awarded the PEDC with the prestigious Annual CEDA Award.