On March 24, 2011, the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) Board of Directors held an all-day retreat to discuss the creation of a strategic plan for the corporation. This plan will guide the organization in its economic development efforts, focusing on several key issues, such as business retention, business attraction, business development and infrastructure projects over the next couple of years. The Strategic Plan is available on the CCEDC website at www.copperascove-edc.com
About CCEDC
The CCEDC was established August of 1990 by the voters of Copperas Cove, who approved a 1/2 cent sales tax to fund the 4A Economic Development Corporation. The Copperas Cove EDC prepares an annual budget that is approved by the City Council, who also appoints each board member.
The mission of the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation is to maintain a comprehensive economic development program for Copperas Cove through new industry recruitment, business expansion and retention activity, and small business development.
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Agendas are posted on the front door of the Copperas Cove EDC at least 72 hours in advance and will also be available for download on this website.
CCEDC Board of Directors Adopts Strategic Plan
EDC Presents FY 2010-2011 Budget
Copperas Cove EDC has presented it's FY2010-2011 budget, detailing ongoing projects, projected income and available resources, projected expenditures, and capital projects.
Meet the Executive Director
Polo Enriquez has been the Executive Director of the Copperas Cove EDC since April 2010. His work in economic involvement goes back to 1985 while he was working for a major utility company in California.
Meet the CCEDC Board of Directors
A talented and experienced team of community leaders take full charge of maintaining a comprehensive, economic development program for Copperas Cove. (Photo left to right: Jimmy Clark, Bradi Diaz, Fred Chavez, Dan Yancey, Danny Palmer)
Overview to Sustainable Economic Development
The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is dedicated to the responsible economic development of the community.
Economic Development Guidelines
Community incentives will be equally available to qualifying existing businesses and those recruited from outside Coryell County. Both existing and new businesses must qualify for incentives based on capital investment that would increase the ad valorem value and/or gross payroll and/or number of jobs added in Copperas Cove and a time requirement for maintaining a physical location and conducting business in Coryell County.
CCEDC Meeting Agendas
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month. Agendas are posted on the front door of the Copperas Cove EDC at least 72 hours in advance and are also available for download on this website.