
| Economic Development |
| Yoakum Economic Development Corporation Enhancement Program 2012 |
| ECONOMIC EXCELLENCE - Yoakum Herald-Times, June 15, 2011 The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation Board was recognized by the Texas Economic Development Corporation for Economic Excellence in 2010. This award recognizes a commitment to Professional Economic Development by City Administration, elected and appointed officials, and exemplary professional standards demonstrated by the Economic Development staff. YEDC Board Members are, seated from left to right: Zenith Stevens, Mayor Annie Rodriguez, Margie McMullen (President), and Patrick J. Kennedy (YE/CD Coordinator; and back row from left: Tim Faulkner, Tommy Barre, Arthur Hermann, III, and Dr. Louis Boening. |


| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Soccer Field Lights- Yoakum Herald-Times, July 13, 2011 The ribbon cutting for the dedication of the new City of Yoakum Soccer Field Lights was held at the fields located across from Mack Jamison Park on Dunn St. The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation contributed $50,000 to the development of this project which is indicated as Priority #6 in the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan Update - 2010. Picture above are members of the YEDC, Ms. Lori LeBlue of LCRA which contributed $25,000, City staff, and representatives for the Youth and Adult Soccer Leagues. The City of Yoakum also contributed over $5,000 in cash and substantial in-kind services. |

Contact: Patrick J. Kennedy, EDFP PO Box 738/808 Hwy 77-A South Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-6321 Cell #: (361) 293-0476 Fax #: (361) 293-3318 Email: pkennedy@cityofyoakum.org |