ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT La Marque EDC Develops Innovative Grant Program

Over the past couple of months, the La Marque Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has developed and started to roll out an innovative grant program designed to promote La Marque businesses. As the initial plan development discussions started, it became apparent that nobody had seen or heard of a similar program. The purpose of this particular grant program is to promote small businesses in La Marque by providing funds to assist with joining the Texas City - La Marque Chamber of Commerce for one (1) year. After consulting with the Chamber regarding fee structure, it was determined that the one-time grant would be capped at $500. It is the belief of the La Marque EDC that the positive exposure and training opportunities provided by the Chamber can only help La Marque businesses, which could lead to higher profitability and additional job opportunities in La Marque. “This is an amazing idea, never in my 30 years of Chamber experience have I ever seen such a program,” says Tim Culp, President of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce. “Mr. Getty and the La Marque EDC Board are to be commended for their forward thinking.”

Culp,

President

La Marque businesses can be eligible a couple of different ways:

1. The business must be a new (less than 1 year) for-profit business operating within the city limits of La Marque, Texas.

2. An existing for-profit La Marque business may qualify if they have not previously joined the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce and have ten (10) employees or less.

“This grant is awesome. The EDC has done so much for us already,” says Amanda Johnson, owner of Mandi’s Closet. “I think people should reach out and ask questions about how the EDC can help businesses and business owners be recognized in La Marque. There are a lot of resources out there and the EDC is ready to help!” Requests for the Chamber Membership Grant must be approved by the EDC Board of Directors. Approved businesses will qualify for the payment of up to $500 that will be made directly to the Texas City–La Marque Chamber of Commerce on the business’s behalf. Chamber membership pricing is determined by the number of employees the business has. “The Texas City–La Marque Chamber of Commerce is committed to assuring our business members are equipped with the resources they need to be successful,” says Culp. “We are humbled by the confidence shown to us by the La Marque EDC in creating this program.”

Funds are still available! If you qualify for this opportunity, please reach out for additional details at your earliest convenience. Come grow with us!