Greenville Board of Development Receives Economic Excellence Recognition

The Greenville Board of Development (GBOD) was recognized by the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC)’s annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2025. The awards were presented on Friday, February 27th, during the TEDC’s 2025 Winter Conference in El Paso, Texas.

“The TEDC’s Economic Excellence Recognition program is one of the ways in which our organization honors the outstanding commitment to excellence of our communities and regions, their leaders, and their economic development professionals have toward the professionalization of their economic development efforts,” noted Carlton Schwab, President/CEO of the TEDC.

The Economic Excellence Recognition program celebrates economic development organizations that meet a desired threshold of professionalism. Recipients qualify for recognition based on the professional development of their governing board/council as well as the economic development director and professional staff. Certifications, professional memberships, and activities, and organizational effectiveness of the economic development staff also contribute to the standards for qualification.

TEDC recognized 85 economic development organizations during its annual awards.

About TEDC and GBOD

The TEDC, established in 1961, is an Austin-based, statewide, nonprofit professional association dedicated to developing economic and employment opportunities in Texas. The TEDC provides information, educational, and legislative services to more than 1,000 members. The organization’s objective is to support Texas's economic growth and develop strategies that promote a positive business climate in the state.

GBOD is an economic development corporation supported by the City of Greenville. It has had an economic development presence in the region since 1941, making it one of the state's oldest departments. GBOD strives to live up to its 84-year reputation as responsible stewards of city funds, to grow business opportunities for residents of this region. It has always been a close partner of existing businesses and has done its best to make Greenville thrive.

Learn more about GBOD and how it is preparing Greenville, Texas, for growth.