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Cibolo Economic Development Corporation

DocumentThe Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) promotes economic development and businesses in the City of Cibolo. The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit corporation created in 2007 by the citizens of Cibolo, under Chapters 501-505 of the Texas Local Government Code.

Our Mission is to create primary jobs by attracting targeted industries and commercial developments to the City of Cibolo. The CEDC also works hard to retain and assist in the expansion of existing industries while creating a high quality of life for citizens. Contact us today to see how the CEDC can be your resource for business development and much more.

MISSION STATEMENT

Mission
To attract desirable industries and commercial developments to the City of Cibolo and to retain and assist in the expansion of existing industries while creating a high quality of life for citizens.

Purpose
The purpose of the corporation is to use economic development resources as provided by law, to encourage and promote the general economic welfare of the city and its residents and businesses using the ways and means authorized by the state legislature, by the act and its amendments, and the charter and ordinances of the City of Cibolo. The corporation may expend resources and/or offer approved incentives for various business facilities, and for the enhancement of the community through the development and/or expansion of public improvements, such as, but not limited to, athletics, parks, tourism, and entertainment facilities. 

The corporation may also assist in certain public facilities, transportation and infrastructure improvements, or other business related improvements relating to existing or anticipated business entities.

GOALS

Goal One: Diversify the Economy
  • Strategy 1: Develop a Business/Industrial Park
  • Strategy 2: Support Retail Development
  • Strategy 3: Support Existing Businesses
  • Strategy 4: Support Entrepreneurs
Goal Two: Establish & Improve Image
  • Strategy 1: Strengthen Cibolo's leadership base
  • Strategy 2: Continually improve the development review process
  • Strategy 3: Market to individuals and organizations as a means for promoting the area as a destination for talent and business
Goal Three: Enhance & Promote Quality of Place
  • Strategy 1: Promote recreational, entertainment and cultural activities
  • Strategy 2: Support the development of a Town Center that compliments Main Street businesses
Goal Four: Create Economic Development Tools
    • Strategy 1: Secure Funding for economic development
    • Strategy 2: Increase Cibolo's capacity for implementing this plan
    • Strategy 3: Develop an incentive program
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meetings
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Members
Name Title Email
Patricia Qaiyyim Secretary, District 1 Email Patricia Qaiyyim
Stosh Boyle Director, District 2 Email Stosh Boyle
Kenderlynn Christophe Director, District 3 Email Kenderlynn Christophe
Derek Ottman Director, District 4  Email Derek Ottman
Marcus Mattingly President, District 5 Email Marcus Mattingly
Cody Hicks Treasurer, District 6 Email Cody Hicks
Justin Triesch Vice President, District 7  Email Justin Triesch

View All Agendas and Minutes

HISTORY

The Economic Development Corporation promotes economic development and businesses in the City of Cibolo. The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is a non-profit corporation created in 2007 by the citizens of Cibolo, under Chapters 501-505 of the Texas Local Government Code. The code allows for the imposition of local sales and use tax dedicated to economic development. The CEDC funds its operation and activities with a quarter-cent sales tax. Chapter 505 allows for the creation of Type B corporations to give communities an opportunity to undertake a project for quality of life improvements, including economic development projects that will attract and retain primary employers.

The CEDC may use money raised by this sales tax for a wide variety of projects including land, buildings, equipment, facilities, expenditures and improvements related to projects defined in Chapter 505, Sub-chapter D of the Texas Local Government Code or found by the Board of Directors to be a required or suitable for use for the promotion of new or expanded business.