City Council reappoints PEDC Board MembersAugust 21, 2026On August 10, our City Council reappointed three board members to continue serving Paris through the PEDC Board of Directors. Chairman Josh Bray, Treasurer Chase Coleman, and Board Member Curtis Fendley, ... Read more
Happy Trailers Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters in Paris, TexasJuly 21, 2026Happy Trailers welcomed customers, community leaders, business partners, and local residents on Saturday for the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters at 550 NE Loop 286 in Paris. The ... Read more
Huhtamaki goes BIG in Texas: Ribbon CuttingJune 8, 2026Huhtamaki proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its expanded manufacturing facility in Paris, Texas on June 3, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in North America. Members of ... Read more
Fusion Manufacturing Establishes New Agricultural Equipment Facility in Lamar County, TexasMarch 25, 2026The Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is proud to announce that Fusion Manufacturing has established a new agricultural equipment manufacturing facility in Lamar County on Highway 82 West. This development ... Read more
Ametsa Packaging Announces Expansion, Adding 50 Jobs in Paris-Lamar CountyFebruary 26, 2026“Our experience in growing our business lines in Paris and Lamar County has been extremely positive!” Ametsa’s chief executive officer, Carlos de Aldecoa, exclaimed. “Thanks to the support of the ... Read more
Paris EDC partners with East Texas A&M for Industry Connect 2025November 12, 2025Bridging Education and Industry Workforce development is a cornerstone of the PEDC’s strategy. Events like Industry Connect 2025 are vital for building a pipeline of skilled professionals who will drive ... Read more
TxDOT Paris District named Industry of the YearOctober 23, 2025The Paris Economic Development Corporation named the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Paris District as the 2025 Industry of the Year recipient at the 122nd Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Celebration ... Read more
TxDOT Paris District Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New HeadquartersAugust 8, 2025Today, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) celebrated the grand opening of their new TxDOT Paris District Headquarters. The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 120,000 square feet across 12 buildings, represents a ... Read more
Happy Trailers Breaks Ground For New Headquarters in Paris, TexasJune 9, 2025Happy Trailers, a provider of industry-leading trailer brands such as PJ Trailers, GoodGuys, and MAXX-D, has officially broken ground on its cutting-edge 8,434 square-foot headquarters in Paris, Texas. The groundbreaking ... Read more
Community Investment Program Fuels Workforce Development in Lamar CountyMay 30, 2025The Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC), in partnership with Rural Development Partners (RDP), proudly announces the first two recipients of a new workforce training initiative through the RDP Community Investment ... Read more
