The Bellville Economic Development Corporation will strive to enhance Bellville’s economy by expanding the tax base, promoting tourism and providing for a better quality of life for the citizens of our community.  Our mission is to further the economic growth and development of Bellville while preserving the integrity of our rich heritage.

The Bellville Economic Development Corporation meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the Council Chamber of Bellville City Hall at 30 South Holland.

The next  meeting of the BEDC will be Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 6:30pm.  A Public Hearing will be conducted at the beginning of the meeting for the proposed funding for the Austin County Job Transportation Project.

►BEDC Meeting Notice- NOVEMBER 18, 2008◄

►BEDC Meeting Agenda- NOVEMBER 18, 2008◄

►BEDC Public Hearing Notice- NOVEMBER 18, 2008◄

►BEDC Budget 2008-2009◄

Our mission is to further the economic growth and development of Bellville while preserving the integrity of our rich heritage. We have the enviable quality of life that every business is seeking for their employees. Whether relocating or a “start-up”, there is a wide range of land available to meet your needs. We are less than an hour from Houston and Bryan/College Station, and 15 minutes from I-10 and Highway 290.

We have the availability of an exceptional workforce–over 78% of our population are high school graduates or higher, strong local business support, and proven success stories from local firms.  Our definition of economic development is: "The process of creating, retaining, and reinvesting wealth".  Give us a call, let us tell you why you should bring your business to Bellville.

 ►BEDC Application Form◄                               ►Community Profile◄ 

 ►Community Calendar ~ 2008◄ 
 ►Community Calendar ~ 2009◄ 

Bellville EDC Board of Directors

David Ottmer, President
Wayne Browning, Vice President
Allene Schmitt, Treasurer
Denise Haugen, Secretary
Angela Franks
Delwin Rettig
Monte Byrd

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13 East Main Street
Bellville, Texas 77418
Phone: 979-865-1001
Fax: 979-865-9760
 

Informational Links:

Austin County  Appraisal District

City of Bellville Code of Ordinances

Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism  

Texas Economic Development Council

Texas Edge- Economic Data for Growth & Expansion

Texas Association of Business

Association of Rural Communities in Texas

Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments

The Work Source

Office of Rural Community Affairs

Socrates- Regional Labor Market Analysis

TxDOT ~ Trans Texas Corridor Website

Texas Real Estate Listing Service

Texas Association of Counties

Texas Online- Statistics for Counties & Cities in Texas

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

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