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| Economic Development |
| Yoakum Economic Development Corporation Enhancement Program 2012 |
The Enhancement Programs application were reviewed and approved for funding by the Economic Development
Corporation Board of Directors at their meeting of October 10, 2011.
BUSINESS RETAIL - for businesses that collect and report sales tax within the city limits. Funded were:
Total Cost EDC Funded
Cottage Computer Systems, Inc. $19,537 $6,500
Building improvements
Ashley Furniture $39,000 $9,750
Roof repairs
Harley's House of Guns $13,013.83 $6,506.92
New signs including lighting
TOTAL FUNDING FOR BUSINESS RETAIL $22,756.92
BUSINESS DISTRICT PRESERVATION - to encourage activities in the 24 block Business District. Funded
were:
Total Cost EDC Funded
DeWitt Poth & Son $30,000 $7,500
Renovation of "old" Yoakum Print Shop
Karl's Flower & Gift Shop $13,894.44 $6,947.22
Building improvements (interior & exterior)
Hub City Motors $17,565.50 $5,855.16
Roof repairs
Embroidery Express-D. Hanzelka $ 3,650 $1,825
Building improvements (paint, shelving, display)
Cliff's Radiator Shop $ 6,575.20 $3,287.60
Roof & building repair
TOTAL FUNDING FOR BUSINESS DISTRICT $25,414.98
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM - to foster support for non-profit organization within the Yoakum trade
area. Funded were:
Total Cost EDC Funded
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch $19,450 $4,860
Roof repair
Youth Community Fellowship Center $32,550 $5,000
(River of Life Church) install A/C units in gym
Yoakum Heritage Museum $ 9,300 $4,650
Roof repair
Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce $ 2,620 $1,310
Modify 2 local billboards
TOTAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES $15,820
TOTAL FUNDING FOR ALL PROJECTS: $63,991.90
Corporation Board of Directors at their meeting of October 10, 2011.
BUSINESS RETAIL - for businesses that collect and report sales tax within the city limits. Funded were:
Total Cost EDC Funded
Cottage Computer Systems, Inc. $19,537 $6,500
Building improvements
Ashley Furniture $39,000 $9,750
Roof repairs
Harley's House of Guns $13,013.83 $6,506.92
New signs including lighting
TOTAL FUNDING FOR BUSINESS RETAIL $22,756.92
BUSINESS DISTRICT PRESERVATION - to encourage activities in the 24 block Business District. Funded
were:
Total Cost EDC Funded
DeWitt Poth & Son $30,000 $7,500
Renovation of "old" Yoakum Print Shop
Karl's Flower & Gift Shop $13,894.44 $6,947.22
Building improvements (interior & exterior)
Hub City Motors $17,565.50 $5,855.16
Roof repairs
Embroidery Express-D. Hanzelka $ 3,650 $1,825
Building improvements (paint, shelving, display)
Cliff's Radiator Shop $ 6,575.20 $3,287.60
Roof & building repair
TOTAL FUNDING FOR BUSINESS DISTRICT $25,414.98
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM - to foster support for non-profit organization within the Yoakum trade
area. Funded were:
Total Cost EDC Funded
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch $19,450 $4,860
Roof repair
Youth Community Fellowship Center $32,550 $5,000
(River of Life Church) install A/C units in gym
Yoakum Heritage Museum $ 9,300 $4,650
Roof repair
Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce $ 2,620 $1,310
Modify 2 local billboards
TOTAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES $15,820
TOTAL FUNDING FOR ALL PROJECTS: $63,991.90
| 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. |
Page updated October, 2011
| 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. |
Yoakum's Dr. Louis Boening (right) received a plaque from Margie McMullen (left), President of
the Yoakum Economic Development Corporation, for his 10 years of dedicated service to the
YEDC. Dr. Boening was presented the award during the YEDC meeting on Monday, September
12, 2011.
the Yoakum Economic Development Corporation, for his 10 years of dedicated service to the
YEDC. Dr. Boening was presented the award during the YEDC meeting on Monday, September
12, 2011.
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 |