Lockhart EDC

05/06/2026

Our inaugural Caldwell County Small Business Summit was a success! Just in time for Small Business and Economic Development Weeks. Many, many thanks to our co-host for helping to put on this event. Next year will be event better! Lockhart Chamber of Commerce

05/01/2026

🎉The City of Lockhart, in partnership with the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Lockhart Businesses, and the Lockhart EDC, celebrated the completion of the Downtown Revitalization Project with a ribbon cutting on April 30.

This transformative project delivered major upgrades to water and sewer utilities, drainage, streets, hardscapes, pedestrian access, and landscaping throughout the downtown area. Improvements also included traffic enhancements along North Main Street between SH-142/W. San Antonio Street and Walnut Street.

Designed to preserve the charm of historic downtown while preparing for future growth, these improvements create a more welcoming, vibrant, and functional space for residents, visitors, and local businesses alike. The project reinforces downtown Lockhart as a thriving hub for community life, economic development, and tourism.

Come experience the new and improved Downtown Lockhart! Visit https://visitlockharttx.org

04/21/2026

Fuel Your Future at our inaugural Small Business Summit taking place on May 6, from 8-1 am

04/20/2026

Welcome to the team! The City of Lockhart is pleased to announce the appointment of two key leadership positions that will strengthen the City’s communications, public engagement, and tourism efforts.

Roger Heaney has been selected as the City’s new Public Information Officer (PIO). He brings more than 27 years of experience in communications, marketing, media relations, and public engagement across both the public and private sectors.

The City is also proud to announce the hiring of Tiffany Hutchinson-Padilla as Lockhart’s first Downtown and Tourism Director, with a start date of April 27. Hutchinson-Padilla brings more than 10 years of experience in downtown development, tourism programming, stakeholder engagement, and small business support.

Read more: https://www.lockhart-tx.org/page/article/724

04/01/2026

Join us for the inaugural Caldwell County Growth Summitt. Co-sponsored with the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, Luling EDC, and Luling Area Chamber of Commerce

Register here: https://www.lockhartchamber.com/event-detail/eLcY0Mh885rAhokAEEx4rA2/caldwell-county-small-business-summit

02/12/2026

If you are interested in learning more about the Lift Fund Microloan program, they will be at the Eugene Clark Library in Lockhart from 10 to 1 pm

02/06/2026

Because small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. That’s why we’re proud to partner with LIFT Fund and help connect local businesses with tools that turn good ideas into sustainable growth

The LIFT Fund Microloan Program helps local entrepreneurs access the capital they need to:
• Open their doors
• Grow operations
• Create jobs
• Stay rooted right here in our community

When small businesses succeed, our community benefits through stronger local spending, job creation, and long-term economic resilience. Supporting access to capital isn’t just business support—it’s economic development in action.

Lockhart small businesses, this one’s for you!

LiftFund and Lockhart EDC are partnering to offer 0% interest loans up to $15,000 to support small businesses within the City of Lockhart. Whether you're getting started or ready to grow, this program is here to support you.

👉 Apply now: https://ow.ly/VSNh50Y94hi

01/07/2026

ACC is hosting an Open House on January 29th at 3 pm. Come see the new hands-on training facility and learn about the programs they will be offering!

12/18/2025

NEW LOCATION! The interim Visitor Center location is now at 215 E. Market Street. Let your friends and family know!

12/18/2025

NEW LOCATION - VISITOR CENTER! Starting tomorrow, the interim location for the Visitor Center is now moved to 215 E. Market Street. Let your family and friends know. Lockhart Chamber of Commerce