News Release 

Texas Economic Development Council 

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Mr. Carlton Schwab
President/CEO
Texas Economic Development Council
(512) 480-8432
carlton@texasedc.org 

 News Release 

Texas Economic Development Council 

 For Immediate Release 

February 24, 2023 

TEDC Recognizes 2022 Economic Excellence Recognition Recipients at 2023 Legislative Conference 

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2022. The awards were presented on Friday, February 24th, during the TEDC’s 2023 Legislative Conference in Austin, Texas. 

The Economic Excellence Recognition program provides recognition to economic development organizations that meet a desired threshold of professionalism. Recipients qualify for recognition based on training taken by their governing board/council as well as the economic development director and professional staff. Certifications, professional memberships and activities, and organizational effectiveness of the economic development staff also contribute to the standards for qualification. 

These fifty-four (54) economic development organizations received the TEDC’s 2022 Economic Excellence Recognition: Allen Economic Development Corporation 

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation 

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation 

Bonham Economic Development Corporation 

Bowie Economic Development Corporation 

Brenham Washington County EDO 

Brookshire Economic Development Corporation 

Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation 

Cedar Park Economic Development Corporation 

City of Azle Economic Development 

City of Granbury Economic Development 

City of Justin 

City of Keller Economic Development 

City of League City 

City of Mesquite 

City of Sachse/Sachse Economic Development Corporation 

City of Saginaw, Texas 

City of San Angelo Development Corporation 

City of Southlake 

City of Waxahachie 

Conroe Economic Development Council 

Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation 

Cuero Development Corporation 

De Kalb Economic Development Corporation 

Decatur Economic Development Corporation 

Development Corporation of Abilene 

East Aldine Management District 

Frisco Economic Development Corporation 

Galveston County 

Harlingen Economic Development Corporation 

Ingleside Development Corporation 

Kaufman Economic Development Corporation 

Kilgore Economic Development Corporation 

La Marque Economic Development Corporation 

La Vernia Municipal Development District 

Lavon Economic Development Corporation 

Levelland Economic Development Corporation 

Lindale Economic Development Corporation 

Little Elm Economic Development 

Lockhart Economic Development Corporation 

Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc. 

Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation 

New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation 

Rockdale Municipal Development District 

Rowlett Economic Development 

Sanger Economic Development Corporation 

Seguin Economic Development Corporation 

Sherman Economic Development Corporation 

Spring Branch Management District 

Sugar Land 4B Corporation (Type B) 

Sugar Land Development Corporation (Type A) 

Sulphur Springs Economic Development Corporation 

The Colony Economic Development Corporation 

Wylie Economic Development Corporation 

“The TEDC’s Economic Excellence Recognition program is one of the ways in which our organization honors the outstanding commitment to excellence of our communities and regions, their leaders, and their economic development professionals have toward the professionalization of their economic development efforts,” noted Carlton Schwab, President/CEO of the TEDC.” 

The Texas Economic Development Council, established in 1961, is an Austin-based, statewide, non-profit professional association, dedicated to the development of economic and employment opportunities in Texas. The TEDC provides information, educational and legislative services to more than 950 members. The organization’s objective is to support the economic growth of Texas and develop strategies that promote a positive business climate in the state.