https://www.meridiantxedc.com Meridian (TX) Economic Development Corporation News Feed Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:12:29 +0000 en-US https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67335/governor-abbott-hhsc-announce-60-million-in-federal-funding-to-make-rural-texans-healthy-again https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67335/governor-abbott-hhsc-announce-60-million-in-federal-funding-to-make-rural-texans-healthy-again Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in initial federal funding available to rural hospital districts to create or improve community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs."Every community in Texas deserves to have a health system that works as hard as... https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67334/the-formula-behind-texas-economic-strength https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67334/the-formula-behind-texas-economic-strength Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Texas has topped business rankings for years—and for good reason. Texas has the infrastructure, the talent, the business-friendly environment, and a deep commitment to workforce development. That mix creates a winning formula for companies of all sizes. “The partnership that we have with our local and regional economic development organizations... https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67332/strengthening-workforce-development-through-strategic-partnerships https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67332/strengthening-workforce-development-through-strategic-partnerships Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Glenn Hamer emphasizes the critical importance of aligning workforce development initiatives with the needs of local communities and industries. He highlights the necessity of collaboration between employers, workforce boards, and educational institutions to create programs that are both responsive and effective.​One such initiative is the Summer Earn & Learn (SEAL)... https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67331/texas-a-premier-destination-for-business https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67331/texas-a-premier-destination-for-business Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Aaron Demerson emphasizes that Texas’ appeal to businesses is not coincidental but the result of deliberate policies and a collaborative ecosystem. He highlights the state’s business-friendly environment, robust infrastructure, and diverse talent pool as key factors attracting companies from various industries.​Demerson notes that Texas has consistently led the nation in... https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67282/project-owners-break-ground-on-130mw-solar-project-in-texas https://www.meridiantxedc.com/news-and-media/p/item/67282/project-owners-break-ground-on-130mw-solar-project-in-texas Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Officials of INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA, along with NextEra Energy Resources, recently had a groundbreaking for INEOS Hickerson Solar, a 130-MW solar energy project in Bosque County, Texas. The project follows the company’s recently signed renewable power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy Resources, a large renewable energy generator.The project...