Committee meeting on Monday, July 24, 2017, at IBC Bank.  The Executive Committee meeting was a huge milestone for the BEDC, which was launched at a kick-off luncheon on May 25, 2017. 

In just two months, the BEDC has held two committee orientations, held a series of conference calls, established 10 working sub-committees, named its chairman, and its executive committee.  Additionally, the Sub-Committees on Business & Industry, Government Relations, Labor Workforce & Training, Marketing, and Transportation & Infrastructure have each held their first meetings and set short-term goals. 

“I’m very pleased that we are moving along swiftly, but with organization and strategy,” says Eagle Pass BEDC Chairman Morris Libson.  “Wow, in just two months we went from the idea of this business & economic development initiative, to actually bringing a group of very talented and passionate leaders together and driving this thing,” “I’ve discussed our progress with Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu and I’m going to continue work with our Staff Advisors to keep the Mayor and City Council informed of our progress,” adds Libson.

The first BEDC Executive Committee was in the works for three weeks and centered around the organization of the group, which included formalizing meeting calendars, Sub-Committee membership, and identifying short and long-term goals.  City Manager Art Rodriguez attended Monday’s meeting and thanked all attendees for serving on the BEDC Executive Committee and informed them that the City of Eagle Pass and his staff will be available to support their efforts to improve economic conditions for the city and the region.  

Eagle Pass’ BEDC will have several meetings throughout the year, that will include: monthly Executive Committee Meetings, monthly Sub-Committee Meetings, Quarterly Meetings, and an Annual Business Meeting.

“Our team is going to have its work cut out for us with 10 working Sub-Committees,” says EMC Strategy Group President & CEO Ernie Gonzalez.  Gonzalez and the EMC team are serving as the Professional Staff Advisors to the group.  “We are using technology, such as; conference and video calls, shared drives, etc., to help us manage the Eagle Pass BEDC,” adds Gonzalez.