Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation

05/27/2026

The City of Port Arthur is hiring. Spread the word.

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨

Looking for a rewarding career where you can help make Port Arthur a great place to live, work and grow? Join our team and make a difference in the community every day.

Apply now and explore available career opportunities here: https://theapplicantmanager.com/careers?co=pt

05/21/2026

There is still time to sign up to host an intern through the Port Arthur EDC Youth Employment Program. Our interns are eager to gain valuable real world experience with local employers while developing skills for their future careers.

The Port Arthur EDC handles wages and onboarding. We simply need our local businesses and organizations to step up and invest in the future of our workforce and community.

If you are interested in hosting an intern, visit www.portarthuredc.org and sign up today! Sign ups close Friday, May 22.

05/21/2026

The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce TXDOT Luncheon brought valuable insight into the investments being made across our region to improve transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. We are proud to support events like this that help keep our community informed and engaged.

If you have questions or would like more information on current roadway projects, please visit txdot.gov

One thing to remember: Rome wasn’t built in a day, and lasting progress takes time. As construction continues throughout our area, please remember to drive safely, remain patient, and show courtesy to others on the road.

05/19/2026

Are you a small business owner interested in local, state, or federal contracting opportunities?

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Jefferson County | PVAMU Extension is hosting a FREE virtual training to help businesses learn more about the BID Academy, the CMBL program, and how to navigate the Texas Comptroller application process.

The Port Arthur EDC is proud to help share resources and opportunities like this with our community through The Press Building. We encourage local entrepreneurs and business owners to take advantage of this informative session.

Register now: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/hTlhtM1iRgq5DH_xBRn7VA?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR5aBxjbGNrBHloGmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHm0DNrLsB0-EVMM16_UQEkHO32p33lu4xpMDV7TtlvwXBOPGHPD5ZmpK1JgF_aem_lA4_I055WR-V6HfT6epEmg

05/18/2026

A major win for American shipbuilding and the future of Port Arthur.

Davie Defense has finalized a historic $3.5 billion contract with the United States Coast Guard to build five Arctic Security Cutters, with three vessels set to be constructed at Gulf Copper facilities in Port Arthur and Galveston.

This investment strengthens our maritime industry, creates long term workforce opportunities, and continues positioning Port Arthur as a key player in America’s industrial and national security future.

This is what strategic investment, workforce development, and industry growth look like.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/davie-defense-finalizes-contract-for-us-coast-guard-arctic-security-cutters-302771436.html

05/16/2026

We are exactly one week away from the City's Touch-A-Truck event happening on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bob Bowers Civic Center! This family-friendly event is in conjunction with National Public Works Week. Everyone is invited to come meet those who serve the community and touch a truck. To keep the event inclusive and fun for all, we will start with a "quiet hour" from 10 to 11 a.m.

05/15/2026

Were you in attendance at the Griffith Moseley Johnson and Associates, Inc. open house? Tag someone you know. :)

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05/15/2026

Congratulations to Griffith Moseley Johnson and Associates, Inc. on the open house of their brand new headquarters, strategically located along Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur, Texas, at the historic White Haven House.

This project represents another meaningful Port Arthur EDC investment in the continued growth and revitalization of our community.

Carl Griffith, CEO of G|M|J, shared with a packed house how special it is to open their new office in Downtown Port Arthur, a dream he has worked toward for 20 years. He also expressed how personal it was to have the community’s support, along with unanimous support from City Council.

G|M|J provides strategic support to business, industry, and government across a range of practice areas, including site selection and economic development, environmental and regulatory affairs, criminal justice, business development, grant writing, and grant management.

In the words of Mayor Charlotte Moses, “Can we imagine Port Arthur?”