Lexington Economic Development Corporation

05/13/2020

LEXINGTON, TEXAS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT Due May 13 at Noon to [email protected]

11/27/2017

The Lexington Economic Development Corporation will meet tonight at 6:00pm at the Woodson building. At tonight's meeting, we'll:
- Discuss options for a new EDC website;
- Discuss EDC action outside the city limits;
- Discuss community initiatives, including a Saturday on the Square and a Town Hall meeting;
- Discuss the disposition of the EDC property located at the corner of Rockdale and 112.

As always, you can view the upcoming meeting's agenda at

THIS DRAFT AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL 72 BEFORE THE MEETING OCCURS Lexington Economic Development Corporation Lexington, Texas Regular Meeting - Monday, October 23, 2017 Woodson Building, 6:00pm Agenda: Call to Order Declare Quorum Public Input Minutes of Last Meeting Financial Report, Pay Bills ...

10/23/2017

You can find the agenda for tonight's meeting of the Lexington Economic Development Corporation at https://goo.gl/TWgFQ0 . 6pm at the Woodson building.

THIS DRAFT AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL 72 BEFORE THE MEETING OCCURS Lexington Economic Development Corporation Lexington, Texas Regular Meeting - Monday, October 23, 2017 Woodson Building, 6:00pm Agenda: Call to Order Declare Quorum Public Input Minutes of Last Meeting Financial Report, Pay Bills ...

08/28/2017

We have a big meeting tonight - new member, grant writer's report, budget discussion, and several potential projects!

At tonight's Lexington Economic Development Corporation meeting, we'll:
- Welcome new member Lindsay Brown!
- Discuss possible projects with: Billy Buetow, Lexington Youth Baseball and Softball Association, Inspirit Cheer, Eagles Flight Aerial Photography
- Receive the report commissioned from local grant writer Samantha Hernandez
- Discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year
- Discuss member training

As always, you can view the upcoming meeting's agenda at https://goo.gl/TWgFQ0

THIS DRAFT AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL 72 BEFORE THE MEETING OCCURS Lexington Economic Development Corporation Lexington, Texas Regular Meeting - Monday, May 22, 2017 Woodson Building, 6:00pm Agenda: Call to Order Declare Quorum Public Input Minutes of Last Meeting Financial Report Discuss and Pos...

07/28/2017

Two new forms for business owners to request assistance

At June's meeting, the Lexington Economic Development Corporation approved new forms to make it easier for business owners to apply for assistance. We hope these will reduce the time needed to prepare, consider, and vote on proposed projects. We'd like to continue improving these forms; we welcome your feedback!

The revised Exterior Improvement Grant application form:

This form replaces the previous "Small Business Grant" form. Now called the "Exterior Improvement Grant" application, this form makes clear that this program applies only to exterior improvements. As of this writing, we have not changed any of the rules of this program - only the form. The program still funds up to $2,500 of permanent, non-roof exterior improvements, at most once per year, to a business located within the city limits.

Exterior Improvement Grant application, FY 2016-2017 (PDF): https://goo.gl/Ycb7zF

The new Project Funding Grant application form:

This form, called the "Project Funding Grant" application, provides a way to request assistance for the kinds of projects that the EDC may legally support. This form summarizes the wide but specific range of projects we can fund, and requests the basic information needed to file for them.

Project Funding Grant application, FY 2016-2017 (PDF): https://goo.gl/Wf91eM

06/22/2017

Lexington Memorial Park
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us at the Lexington Memorial Park for the 4th of July Celebration!
The American Legion Post #6 and the Boy Scouts will raise Old Glory at 6:00 pm. Enjoy music, food, and games at the park.
Vendors are welcome, contact the Chamber of Commerce for an application.
The fireworks display will begin at dusk and are hosted by the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. Funding for the fireworks was provided by the Lexington Economic Development Corporation.
Help us keep this a free event and pick up the park afterwards.

06/15/2017

At tonight's city council meeting, the Council appointed council member Bobby Wesner to fill Brenda Retzlaff's seat on the board of the EDC.

05/06/2017

"If your city is sponsoring or hosting an event between September 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018, we invite you to submit the events and photos for a chance to be published in the August Texas Town & City magazine."

05/04/2017

The Lexington Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing tonight at 6:00pm at the Woodson building to provide an opportunity for the public to speak and ask questions. We will discuss the grants for Fourth Street Bakery and the Lexington Youth Baseball and Softball Association. The board will take no action.

04/25/2017

At last night's Lexington Economic Development Corporation meeting, the board:
- Discussed and tabled the project for Eagles Flight Aerial Imaging pending more information. (Mr. Concan couldn't attend.)
- Discussed one or more potential projects for The Dowdy House and Kim Dowdy's insurance office. The respective proprietors will get bids and file proposals in the future.
- Tabled discussion on Tana's Shoppe of Beauty - no proposal ready.
- Approved the Business Grant Program application by the Lexington Leader for exterior improvements up to $2,500.
- Voted to take down the current EDC website (http://www.lexingtontexas.com/cms/index.php/edc) and seek a new design.
- Set the date for the Public Hearings required for the projects for Fourth Street Bakery, Lexington Youth Baseball and Softball Association, and Inspirit Cheer: Thursday, the 4th of May at 6:00pm at the Woodson Building.

LEDC strives to make Lexington the most desirable community in Texas, in which to do business and to provide a top quality of life for its citizens.

04/21/2017

Training Scholarships for Small Cities

If you are a TML member city official in a small city (under 15,000 population), you are eligible to apply for a training scholarship offered by the TML Small Cities Advisory Council.

https://www.tml.org/ed_smallcities_scholarships

04/13/2017

At tonight's meeting, the City Council:
- approved the grant to Fourth Street Bakery;
- approved the grant to Lexington Youth Baseball and Softball Association pending legal approval; and
- tabled the grant to Inspirit Cheer, pending more information.