What's new in Marshall

The 3rd Annual Economic Summit hosted by Marshall Economic Development served as an educational session highlighting ongoing development and progress at a variety of local institutions. Simultaneously, it broadcast a vision for the next several years with a dual theme of “Imagine Our Future’ and “Our Future under Construction.” The...Continue Reading

Continue Reading

Marshall Economic Development is proud to join the national celebration of Economic Development Week (EDW) from May 12 to May 16. Established by the International Economic Development Council, EDW spotlights the critical role economic development plays in building strong, vibrant communities. Economic development is the engine driving Marshall’s continued success, and it extends...Continue Reading

In its third year, the Annual Career Expo sponsored by Marshall Economic Development in partnership with Workforce Solutions East Texas continues to grow while expanding career horizons for high school students living in Marshall and the surrounding communities. Each year, the career expo strives to present future workers with the range of...Continue Reading

Marshall Economic Development spearheaded numerous efforts to support Marshall businesses and employment in 2024. These accomplishments and goals for 2025 took center stage at the first Annual Meeting and Luncheon for MED held on January 29. Over 160 attendees joined with MED leadership at the Marshall Mercantile to honor outgoing board...Continue Reading

Dr. Felecia Herndon, a Certified Economic Developer with over 15 years of experience, joined Marshall Economic Development in October as the Director of Finance and Strategic Initiatives. Herndon brings considerable expertise in managing incentive programs and program compliance to Marshall. She previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Tyler Economic...Continue Reading

The best internships prepare students for their future careers by providing on-the-job experience and skill development. At Marshall Economic Development, two fall semester interns chosen via a competitive search are closing this chapter in their education with a better understanding of Marshall and career opportunities in the community. Internships provide...Continue Reading

Meeting people in Marshall and building trust were a key part of Robert Andrade’s days after starting at Marshall Economic Development Corporation in October 2023. For the Business Retention-Expansion and Workforce Development Manager, confidence and local knowledge are essential for creating a growth environment for local businesses and the workforce...Continue Reading

On September 17, 2024, Marshall Economic Development was presented with the ACTE Champion for Career and Technology Education Award by the Education Service Center Region 7 in Kilgore, Texas. The award was accepted by MED’s Executive Director, Rush Harris, CEcD, who commented to the regional gathering of education staff, faculty,...Continue Reading

On August 26, 2024, Marshall Economic Development’s Rush Harris (CEcD, Executive Director) and Robert Andrade (Business Retention-Expansion and Workforce Development Manager) attended the Annual Texas Economic Development Corporation Conference in Austin, Texas. The conference theme was “The Future is Texas” and focused on “remembering the past, celebrating the present, and...Continue Reading

Black-owned businesses are an integral part of the economic fabric of communities across the United States. In Marshall, Texas, where a strong sense of local identity thrives, the support and promotion of Black-owned businesses are essential for economic development and fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment. As part of...Continue Reading

Statement from Rush Harris, CEcD, Executive Director of Marshall Economic DevelopmentMarshall, TX: “Marshall Economic Development (MED), the City of Marshall, and Harrison County local governments have been informed of the planned closure of Cabinetwork’s Master Woodcraft facility in September 2024.   We have contacted Cabinetworks and our workforce partners at...Continue Reading

Celebrating Logistics: The Backbone of Economic DevelopmentNational Logistics Day, celebrated this year on June 28th, highlights the importance of logistics in our daily lives and its critical role in economic development. This day acknowledges the intricate processes and systems that ensure the seamless movement of goods and services from origin...Continue Reading

Prysmian Group and its Marshall plant (formerly known as General Cable) will host a job fair Wednesday at the Marshall Convention Center. The job fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Prysmian broke ground over the summer on...Continue Reading

Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus held the first of its two-day community open house on Friday. Visitors toured various programs offered on campus, including automation and controls technology, diesel equipment technology, precision machining technology and others. “If you want a good-paying job, you go to college,” said...Continue Reading

Texas State Technical College in Marshall students will have a new piece of machinery to work with later this summer after a special delivery was made at the campus on Tuesday. TSTC Marshall Provost Bart Day was on hand with Precision Machining Technology Instructor Danny Nixon and other campus...Continue Reading

Road signs are getting a serious upgrade and makeover as a Marshall company is leading the charge.  April Spears, President & CEO of Electrotechnics Corporation, known as ELTEC, has partnered with 511 Technologies Inc. to create smart signs known as the IoTraffic™ series.  The signs lit by flashing LED bulbs...Continue Reading