Economic development is important to many communities to increase jobs and long-term revenue growth. Local governments can encourage economic development and growth through a variety of tools, such as ...

Gov. Rick Perry won new power over economic development during the recent legislative session, as lawmakers eliminated a government agency and shifted its duties to the governor's office. The ...

Wichita Falls Mayor Tim Short said most cities divide their chamber of commerce and economic development duties as in the path Wichita Falls just embarked on. His comment, as well as a reference to ...