Economic Development Corp. City of Rice, TX

05/31/2026

June 6th Kicks off the Summer Reading program with fun activities and small business vendors!

05/29/2026

Looks like fun!!

You are INVITED to our Grand opening event on June 6th, 2-4 pm!

Stop by, say hello, shop the vendors and see what the cleanest Laundromat in Navarro County is like!

We are looking for local vendors as well so if you are interested, let me know!

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

This summer is packed full of exciting programs that need your help! If you have free time this summer or have a teen looking for something to do give us a call or message us today.

We will have a quick volunteer meeting May 30th at 10:00 AM to go over scheduling and duties.

Reach out today.

05/26/2026

✨Discover Rice is a fun and exciting program created by the Rice EDC to help local businesses shine! Through social media spotlights, networking events, educational opportunities, and community support, Discover Rice helps connect businesses with customers and other business owners. Whether you’re just starting out, have been in business for years, or run a home-based business, Discover Rice is here to help you grow, build connections, and be part of a stronger local business community. Together, we can make Rice an even better place to shop, work, and do business! If you want to know more or have questions leave us a comment! 
✨ Be sure to visit the Rice EDC website and explore our business directory to discover and support the amazing businesses that make Rice a great place to live, work, and shop!
✨ https://exit242.com/discover-rice/

05/22/2026

We are beyond grateful for the support Michael Cox with Atmos Energy has shown the library in the past and present! Thanks to his generosity the children of Rice will have programs all summer long starting with Creature Teacher June 6th!

05/21/2026

The Rice EDC Board strives to attract and support businesses that both improve our economy and provide opportunity to our community. As we start planning our projects for the 2027 fiscal year, we’d like to know - what kind of business development would you like to see in our city?

05/21/2026

Calling all small business owners! 📢

🚨 Funding Opportunity for Small Businesses 🚨

The Allstate Main Street Grants Program is now accepting applications! Presented in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), this program is investing $2 MILLION into small businesses helping fuel Main Streets across America. 💼✨

✔️ 250 business owners will be selected for a 12-week virtual Boost Camp
✔️ 100 participants will receive a $20,000 grant to grow their business

To qualify, businesses must:
▪️ Be a U.S.-based for-profit business
▪️ Have earned at least $25,000 in revenue in 2025
▪️ Not have participated in a Hello Alice Boost Camp within the last year

🗓 Applications are open through June 23, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET.

Need help with the application process? Come by and meet with one of our business advisors at the Navarro SBDC - we’ll walk you through the application and help you put your best foot forward!

https://shorturl.at/d7scH

05/19/2026

Come kick off the Summer Reading Program & support small businesses!

05/15/2026

Employment opportunity: