Economic Development

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Merkel Economic Development Corp.
100 Kent Street
Merkel, Texas 79536

Office: (325) 928-4911

Now Accepting Merkel Economic Development Corporation Board Applications
The Merkel City Council is now accepting applications for Board Members for the Merkel Economic Development Corporation.
The EDC is a type B, nonprofit corporation under the City of Merkel created to promote, assist and enhance economic development within the Merkel City Limits.
The EDC board is a two year volunteer position on a seven member board that typically meets on the first Monday of every month at 6:00pm at Heritage Hall. The Board has by-laws and attendance requirements.
Minimum Requirements: You must live in Taylor County, or be 10 miles or less from City Limits. You must serve or have served in a leadership position at a company/business, pass a background check, and must demonstrate a commitment to Merkel.
If interested please submit a Cover Letter and Resume to City Hall before 5:00pm on Friday October 9th. Please be sure to include why you are interested in serving, connections to Merkel, educational background and any experience with reviewing or negotiating agreements, economic development, financing, legal, or banking.
For more information or if you have any questions please reach out or visit with Matthew Hitt matthew.hitt@merkeltx.gov 325-928-4911

 

Where is Merkel, Texas? It is in Taylor County, 15 minutes west of Abilene on Interstate 20! We’re centrally located just 3 hours from Dallas and 4 hours from Austin and San Antonio!

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Take a look at our little hometown to locate your family or your business. You’ll be glad you did. There are prime locations here for your business, large or small. Raw land, existing buildings and build to suit opportunities abound.

Give us a call !
Office: (325) 928-4911