Mission

Our primary EDC purpose is to act as an instrument of the City of Marshall in support of primary employers and primary jobs.  We must retain and grow local employment and investment.  We strive to recruit new business and investment.  In addition, we work with local, regional, state, and national partners to evaluate and plan all aspects of economic development. We do this to maintain a holistic view of our economic landscape and foster a “create-wealth” community.  We endeavor to build inclusive participation, capacity, and leadership to improve our diverse citizens’ well-being, wealth, and opportunities.

Executive Director Statement:

“We support local businesses by sustaining the local tax base and driving new private investment. As director, I lead efforts to collaborate with diverse leaders and organizations to strengthen our community’s economic growth.”

-Rush Harris, CEcD, Executive Director

Founding:

The citizens and city council created the Marshall Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) in 1991 to serve Marshall and the surrounding business community in Harrison County.  We are a Type A 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization funded through a portion of local sales tax dollars. EDCs were created through the State of Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979 with regulations as outlined by Chapters 501, 504, and 505 of the Texas Local Government Code. State of Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979 with regulations as outlined by Chapters 501, 504, and 505 of the Texas Local Government Code.

All businesses that make up our community are essential to Marshall. Contact us to see how we may be of service.