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Mercedes EDC Mercedes EDC
  • Home
  • Live in Mercedes
    • About Our Community
    • Fun Things to See and Do
    • Education & Healthcare
    • Community Listings
    • Available Properties
  • Start a Business
    • Loans
    • Location
    • Pro-Business Attitude
    • Workforce
    • Infrastructure
    • Retail Opportunities
    • Downtown Properties for Rent
    • Available Commercial Properties
  • Market Profile
  • Boot Map
  • About Us
    • Open Meetings
    • Agendas & Minutes
    • Incentives 2016-Current
  • Contact Us

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About the Development Corporation of Mercedes

The Development Corporation of Mercedes is a publicly funded non-profit corporation, which was established to create jobs in the City of Mercedes by attracting new industry and business as well as assisting existing companies expand.

Board of Directors

  • Fred Gonzalez, President
  • Marcos Garcia, Vice-President
  • Luis Huerta, Secretary
  • Peggy Chavez-Yanez, Treasurer
  • Joe Flores, Jr., Member
  • Tony Garza, Member
  • Roel Villanueva, Member

Melissa Ramirez

Executive Director
MRamirez@MercedesEDC.com

The Development Corporation of Mercedes is managed by a seven member volunteer board, which works closely with the City of Mercedes administration. This coordinated collaboration and function provides the necessary elements of a positive business environment in order to ensure the success of your business and our community. The Development Corporation of Mercedes is committed to supporting, encouraging and assisting sustainable economic growth in the City of Mercedes.

Agendas & Minutes

  • April 16, 2025
    • Regular Meeting Agenda
  • March 19, 2025
    • Regular Meeting Agenda
  • February 19, 2025
    • Regular Meeting Agenda
    • Approved Minutes
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Development Corporation of Mercedes
320 S. Ohio
Mercedes, Texas 78570
(956) 565-2230

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