Economic Development
DETCOG’s original mission was promoting the growth and development of our region. This remains an important focus today. As an Economic Development District, DETCOG works closely with the U.S. Dept. of Commerce - Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Governor’s Office and other state agencies, regional partners including the Texas Forest Country Partnership, local economic development corporations and other organizations to identify and assist with job creation opportunities in our region.
Economic Development Staff and Partners
DETCOG is committed to providing the information needed to assist in grant writing or to make informed planning and policy decisions to include demographics, workforce data, information for site selectors, and more. Please contact us if we can help provide demographics, workforce data, information for site selection or other regional data for your organization.
Bob Bashaw,
Regional Planner
936.634.2247 Ext. 5302
Bob.Bashaw@detcog.gov
Links to Regional Economic Development Partners
Center Economic Development Corporation
Crockett Economic & Industrial Development Corporation
Lufkin Economic Development Corporation
Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation
Texas Forest Country Partnership
Links to Regional Resources
Deep East Texas Workforce Solutions
Angelina College Small Business Development Center
Angelina College
Stephen F. Austin State University
​​​As an Economic Development District, DETCOG works closely with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Governor’s Office and other state agencies, regional partners including the Texas Forest Country Partnership, local economic development corporations and other organizations to identify and assist with job creation opportunities in our region.
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