Paris Economic Development Corp.

10/15/2026

MADE HERE | DELCO TRAILERS

A trailer built in Brookston could carry equipment to a jobsite hundreds of miles away. It starts right here in Lamar County.

Delco Trailers began in a small Paris shop in 2006 and now builds trailers at its Brookston manufacturing facility. Behind every finished trailer are people who cut, weld, assemble, inspect, and take pride in what they send out the door.

That’s what “Made Here” means to us: local skill at work far beyond our county line.

Thank you, Delco Trailers, for building in Lamar County.

10/14/2026

Paris welcomes visitors from across the country and beyond! 👋

The TEXPACC Square Dance Convention returns October 15–17, bringing advanced and challenge square dancers to Paris, Texas for three days of dancing with five featured callers.

We love seeing events like TEXPACC choose Paris year after year.

Welcome to Paris, dancers! We hope you enjoy your stay.

The Texas Premier Advanced and Challenge Convention (TEXPACC) hosts 5 superb square dance callers in 4 separate halls running concurrently for the enjoyment of square dancers who have learned the ... Read more

10/13/2026

Your next career move might be closer than you think. Explore current job openings with employers right here in Paris, Texas.

Start your search → https://selectparistexas.com/job-listings/

10/12/2026

✅ Land

✅ Water

✅ Workforce

✅ Affordable Living

Paris, Texas: Where Texans Reach Higher.

10/08/2026

PEDC, EXPLAINED | WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY DO?

You may see PEDC at a groundbreaking or ribbon-cutting. The work starts well before either one.

We work with employers looking to locate in Paris, help existing companies plan for growth, and connect partners who can address a project’s needs. Our goal is to support jobs, entrepreneurship, investment, and opportunity in Paris and Lamar County.

Have an economic development question you’ve always wanted to ask? Drop it in the comments. It might become the next post in this series.

10/07/2026

What's happening in Paris?

Check out the community calendar here:

Check out upcoming events in Paris, Texas and surrounding areas! From cook-offs, live music, to festivals and more, there's always something to do!

10/06/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? Local employers are hiring!

Browse current openings from companies across Paris and Lamar County, all in one place.
See who’s hiring → https://selectparistexas.com/job-listings/

10/05/2026

Every year, at the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Celebration, we are given the opportunity to recognize a local employer with the "Industry of the Year" award.

As we prepare to recognize the 2026 Industry of the Year, we want to take a moment to reflect on a few of the past years' recipients.

2022: Print Works
2023: Delco Trailers
2024: Universal Fabricating
2025: TxDOT

We thank all our manufacturers and major employers for their continued commitment to Paris and Lamar County.

10/02/2026

National Manufacturing Day 🇺🇸
Made in Paris means more than a product coming off a line. It means skilled work, local careers, and companies investing in this community.

On Manufacturing Day, we thank the people and businesses whose work helps make Paris an industrial center for Northeast Texas.

10/02/2026

Thank you, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, for the invitation to share at the Chamber’s first “What’s Next” alongside PJC President Stephen Benson. A highlight for us was sharing the strategic, positive collaboration between the PEDC and PJC.

We enjoyed sharing with your members what the future holds for Paris and the PEDC.