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SiteSelect by DETCOG is your gateway to business growth in Deep East Texas. This interactive platform connects businesses, developers, and communities with the information they need to make smart location decisions.
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With real-time data on infrastructure, workforce, and available properties, SiteSelect makes it easy to explore development-ready sites, from industrial parks to emerging commercial hubs, all in one place.
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How It Works
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Pinpoint development-ready sites by county or community
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View utilities, zoning, broadband, and workforce data
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Explore anchor industries and supply-chain connections
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Contact local officials and EDCs directly
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Submit new sites using our quick survey below — DETCOG will review and add them to the regional map
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Get Started
Discover the opportunities driving East Texas forward. Explore, connect, and help shape the region’s next wave of growth.
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Over $16 Million Secured in the Past 10 Years
Public Works & Economic Adjustment Program
Big ideas deserve big results, and that’s where DETCOG helps communities shine. Through the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program, we help cities, counties, and local partners secure federal funding to create jobs, strengthen infrastructure, and drive long-term regional growth.
From concept to completion, DETCOG assists with planning, writing, and administering successful projects, ensuring every award makes a measurable difference for our region.
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Program Highlights
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Grant Range: $500,000 – $5 million
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Local Match: 10–50% (20% typical)
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Job Impact: 10–50 jobs per $1 million in funding
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Focus: High-impact, community-driven, and sustainable growth
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Have a project idea that could grow jobs or improve your community?
Submit it to DETCOG, and let’s make it happen together.
1.6 Million awarded to San Jacinto County (EDA)
900k awarded to San Augustine (EDA)
4 Million awarded to Lufkin Business Park (EDA)
1.6 Million awarded to San Jacinto County (EDA)
Regional Economic Development Partners
UPDATED 2025: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
We invite you to review DETCOG’s updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, shaped through interviews with water supply corporations, city officials, EDCs, chambers, and community members across the region. Adopted in September 2025, this plan reflects local priorities and guides regional investment. Your feedback helps ensure our shared goals continue to drive growth and opportunity throughout Deep East Texas.
Regional Resources