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Posted on: January 27, 2020

Balch Springs Economic Development Business Summit

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Balch Springs Economic Development Business Summit is on February 26, 2020.

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Posted on: August 22, 2019

City of Balch Springs Attends the Best Southwest TGIF Legislative Series

The City of Balch Springs was a Silver Sponsor for the August 2nd and August 16th Best Southwest Partnership TGIF Legislative Series at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. The TGIF Legislative Breakfast Series event is an annual event on the first four Fri...

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Posted on: August 22, 2019

Balch Springs Economic Development Receives Economic Excellence Recognition

TGIF Best Southwest 2019

The City of Balch Springs was a Silver Sponsor for the August 2nd and August 16th Best Southwest Partnership TGIF Legislative Series at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. The TGIF Legislative Breakfast Series event is an annual event on the first four Fri...

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Posted on: August 27, 2018

The City Of Balch Springs Welcomes Comfort Suites to the City

On July 20, 2018 the Balch Springs Industrial Economic Development Corporation Type A entered into an economic development agreement to sell 2 acres of land to Comfort Suites (PMZ Balch Springs Lodging LLC) out of Seagoville, Texas. Comfort Suites hotel w...

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

Balch Springs Economic Development Receives Economic Excellence Recognition

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) has announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2017. The awards were presented at a special awards breakfast held Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the TEDC’s Mid-Year Confere...

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

The City of Balch Springs and LDG Development to break ground on affordable housing

Mayor Steven Gorwood and City Manager Susan Cluse joined with officials from LDG Development to break ground on the city’s newest affordable housing development-The Springs.  Once complete, the development will offer more than 220 apartment homes...

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

Denny’s Restaurant and Fuzzy’s Restaurants Coming to the City of Balch Springs

 

Denny’s Restaurant and Fuzzy’s Restaurant opened in the City of Balch Springs. The Balch Springs Industrial and Economic Development Corporation (Type A) sold 1.445 acers of real property to Almo Investment II Ltd. to constru...

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

SBA Visits the City of Balch Springs for a Lenders RoundTable

On April 3rd the City of Balch Springs Economic Development hosted a lenders RoundTable with the US SBA (Small Business Association) Dallas-Ft. Worth Office. In attendance were representatives from BB&T, Chase Bank, Prosperity Bank and Movement Mortga...

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

Balch Springs supports Health Center Funding Initiative

City of Balch Springs attends press conference on February 7, 2018 to support a call to action by Foremost Family Health Centers to Congress regarding funding for community health centers. Representatives from Dallas County, Parkland Hospital, Los Barrios...

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

The City of Balch Springs recognizes new businesses

The City of Balch Springs celebrated local area economic growth by recognizing three businesses in the City of Balch Springs at the Best Southwest Regional Economic Development (RED) Summit Luncheon on March 22, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Duncanvill...

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Posted on: October 28, 2022

635 Commerce Center opening in Balch Springs

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Stonelake Capital Partners is constructing 635 Commerce Center which will consist of two (2) industrial buildings totaling 249,152-square feet for warehouse, distribution, and light manufacturing tenants in Balch Springs, TX for lease. The $33.7M project ...

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Posted on: April 29, 2022

Surti-Mercado LaMexicana SuperMarket is Now Open

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The City of Balch Springs Welcomes its newest grocery store to the city. Surti-Mercado is 35,700sf building and is located at 4202 Pioneer Road in Balch Springs.  The store hours are Monday – Sunday 7:00am-11:00pm. Surti-Mercado offers ...

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Posted on: April 29, 2022

Reginal Economic Development (RED) Summit

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On April 6th, the Best Southwest Partnership held its annual regional event dedicated to advancing economic and workforce development initiatives in the region at the High Point 67 Logistics Center in Cedar Hill.  The event centers on ways to imp...

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Posted on: March 18, 2022

TEDC Recognizes the 2021 Economic Excellence Recognition Recipients

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The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2021. The awards were presented on Friday, February 18th, during the TEDC’s 2022 Winter Conference. 

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Posted on: October 27, 2021

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Parmore Arcadia Trails Senior Housing

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 The Ground Breaking Ceremony for Parmore Arcadia Trails Senior Housing was held on September 15th. The City of Balch Springs and JPI are excited to be working on this much needed senior housing project. The Parmore Senior Housing project represe...

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Posted on: October 27, 2021

Great Things Are Happening in Balch Springs

Comfort Suites Ribbon Cutting

On September 30th the City of Balch Springs and Comfort Inn & Suites was excited to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest hotel. The new Comfort Inn hotel in Balch Springs offers friendly service and relaxing accommodations. The hotel located ...

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Posted on: October 27, 2021

Great Things Are Happening in Balch Springs

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On September 28th the City of Balch Springs was excited to partner with Raising canes to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest location in Balch Springs located at 12 230 Lake June Road.  The Restaurant hired over 90 incredible local Crew...

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Posted on: July 27, 2021

Economic Development & Transportation Updates FY 2020-2021

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Economic Development & Transportation Updates for Fiscal Year  2020-2021. The Presentation topics include updates on Marketing, Housing, Industrial/Manufacturing, Commercial/Retail, Mixed use, Parks and Transportation & Infrastructure. Cl...

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Posted on: July 27, 2021

City of Balch Springs Welcomes the Timbers at Hickory Tree

Dominium Ribbon Cutting

On June 23rd the City of Balch Springs celebrated a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the Timbers at Hickory Tree by Dominium Development. The event was very successful with over 58 people in attendance. Speakers at the ...

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Posted on: June 17, 2021

“Growing a Community”

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Business View Magazine is spotlighting Balch Springs, Texas in an exclusive feature titled “Growing a community” – part of the magazine’s focus on Economic and Community Development in U.S. Cities.

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Posted on: April 20, 2021

Raising Canes Is Coming To Balch Springs

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The City of Balch Springs is excited to announce that Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Restaurant will be opening in Balch Springs in September 2021. The 2913sf restaurant will be located at 12320 Lake June Road on a pad site within the Balch Springs Common...

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Posted on: March 19, 2021

Balch Springs EDC is Recipient of Economic Excellence Award

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TEDC Presents Balch Springs Economic Development Corporation Recipient of the 2020 Economic Excellence Recognition at the 2021 Legislative Conference

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence R...

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Posted on: March 2, 2021

Balch Springs Virtual Economic Development Summit

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2021 EDC Virtual Business SummitApril 14, 2021 10:30AM-1:00PM$10.00 | $15.00 Advance after April 1stSponsorship Opportunities Available!Early Networking.Registration Link : https://edsummit.eventbrite.comKeynote Speaker: Adriana...

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Posted on: January 26, 2021

Façade Improvement Grants

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The City of Balch Springs Economic Development is now accepting applications for Commercial Façade Grants for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021. There are limited funds and is on a first come first serve basis. 

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Posted on: December 7, 2020

Hillwood Commerce 635 Business Park Project & Announcement of First User as Amazon Fulfillment Ctr.

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Commerce 635 is a 95-acre master-planned business logistics park that is located east of I-635 at Lake June Road and would include a minimum of 3 buildings totaling approximately 946,739 square feet of Class A light industrial and manufacturing space. His...

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Posted on: November 30, 2020

STAR Transit Launches New Communications Service

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STAR Transit’s new TripSpark software establishes ways in which riders can be assured they will receive service reminders and updates about their scheduled trips, according to Tommy Henricks, the agency’s Executive Director.  ...

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Posted on: October 2, 2020

COVID-19 Relief Grants

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SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE 

APPLICATIONS FOR ROUND 2 OF CARES ACT FUNDING FOR CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS SMALL BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM OCTOBER 2- OCTOBER 16. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED AS A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT UP TO ...

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Posted on: August 13, 2020

Hillwood Commerce 635 Business Park Breaks Ground

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Commerce 635 is a Class A Business logistics park with a minimum of 950,000 SF of available leasing space on 95 acres. Located east of I-635 and Lake June Road (formerly DD Ranch), Commerce 635 has great interstate visibility and close proximity to the ma...

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Posted on: August 6, 2020

Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District

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The Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) development allows operators, tenants and financial investment partners the ability to take advantage of the first true “greenfield port development” in the United States in o...

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Posted on: July 20, 2020

Federal COVID-19 Relief Programs for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

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Join us as Ahmad Goree from the SBA, EDC and Chamber discuss the (PPP), (EIDL) Loan and City Grant opportunities. 

Date: Wed. July 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM 

 (Eventbrite & Zoom Registration Available Now) 

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Posted on: April 14, 2020

The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small Businesses

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 The treasury department has direct assistance available. The Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act, is implemented by the Small Business Administration with support from the Department of the Treasury. This program provides sm...

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Posted on: July 13, 2020

The City Balch Springs COVID-19 Impact On Your Business Survey

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This survey is designed to address business needs to determine who will be the most qualified to receive a Grant.

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Posted on: May 19, 2020

Economic Development 2020 Business Summit

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The Balch Springs Economic Development and the Balch Springs Chamber Commerce partnered together in a joint venture to host the 2020 Balch Springs Economic Development Business Summit on Wednesday February 26, 2020 at the Balch Springs Civic Center. &...

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Posted on: April 15, 2020

Governor Abbott, Goldman Sachs, LiftFund Announce $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses

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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected b...

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Posted on: March 23, 2020

Timbers at Hickory Tree Ground Breaking

Timbers at Hickory Tree Groundbreaking Dignitaries

On February 27th the City of Balch Springs celebrated a ground breaking ceremony for the Timbers at Hickory Tree by Dominium Development. In attendance was the Honorable State Representative Toni Rose, Honorable State Representative Rhetta Bowers, Laryssa...

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Posted on: March 23, 2020

Balch Springs Economic Development Team Earns The Economic Development Excellence Award

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The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2019. The awards were presented at a breakfast held Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the TEDC’s Winter Conference in ...

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Posted on: January 27, 2020

Comfort Inn & Suites Breaks Ground

Comfort Suites Ground Breaking

On November 14, 2019 the City of Balch Springs held a ground breaking ceremony for the Comfort Inn & Suites. The hotel is under construction and located on Beltline. PMZ plans to open by January 2021. 

The three (3) to four (4) story Comfort S...

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Posted on: November 18, 2019

Virgil T. Irwin Park Master Plan & Recreation Center Study Survey

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The City of Balch Springs is conducting a survey of its residents to determine how they use the existing Recreation Center and Virgil T. Irwin Park and to determine what the community needs and vision for these recreational facilities will be in the futur...

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Posted on: November 1, 2019

TEDC Honors Balch Springs with Community Economic Development Award

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TEDC Honors Balch Springs with Community Economic Development Award

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA) for 2019. The awards were presented at a special awards lu...

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Posted on: May 30, 2019

The City of Balch Springs Welcomes Ventura At Hickory Tree

Ventura Multi-Family Complex At Hickory Tree Road

On April 8, 2019 the Balch Springs City Council unanimously approved a zoning change to allow a multi-family complex which is owned by Balch Springs Leased Housing Associates an affiliate of Dominium and Managed by Dominium Texas Management Services. The ...

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Posted on: May 8, 2019

SEATA Workforce Development in Southern Dallas County

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On Thursday April 23rd the City of Balch Springs hosted the Dallas County SEATA (Southeast Area Transportation Alliance) luncheon. There was about 60 people in attendance from communities all over Dallas County including cities of Mesquite, Wilmer, Hutchi...

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Posted on: April 18, 2019

Balch Springs Day At The Capitol

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On Tuesday March 26, 2019 the City of Balch Springs City Council, Executive Staff, EDC Boards (Type A & Type B), Planning & Zoning and City Staff attended the Balch Sprigs Day at the Capitol in Austin. The day consisted of recognition in the House...

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Posted on: April 18, 2019

Balch Springs Economic Development was recognized with Economic Excellence Recognition

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The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2018. The awards were presented at a breakfast held Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the TEDC’s Legislative Conference in Austi...

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Posted on: April 18, 2019

Balch Springs Economic Development Department Attends National Institute

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Economic and community development representatives from across the nation participated in the Texas Community Development Institute (CDI Texas) from March 4-7. Among those completing Year 2 was Linda Highwood and completing Year 3 of the three-year progra...

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Posted on: December 5, 2018

Dallas County Public Works Honors Chris Dyser

Dallas County Public Works Awards Chris Dyser with Community Partnering Award

On November 14, 2018 Dallas County Public Works honored Community Development Director Chris Dyser with the 2018 Special City Partnering Award.

The award reads as follows: When Chris Dyser joined the City of Balch Springs as Senior Planner and Planning Man...

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Posted on: December 10, 2018

The EDC Board was honnered with Award at the Annual Chamber Awards Gala

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Balch Springs EDC Boards were honored with the Large Business of the year award at the Balch Springs Annual Awards Gala on November 8, 2018.Board Members in attendance were:

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

Balch Springs Economic Development Receives Economic Excellence Recognition

TEDC Award 2018

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) has announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2017. The awards were presented at a special awards breakfast held Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the TEDC’s Mid-Year Confere...

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Posted on: November 26, 2018

Denny’s Restaurant and Fuzzy’s Restaurants ARE Now Opened for Business

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Restaurant are officially opened for business in the City of Balch Springs. TheBalch Springs Industrial and Economic Development Corporation (Type A) sold
1.445 acers of real property to Almo Investme...

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Posted on: November 26, 2018

Economic Development Type A Sells Land To LDG Development

LDG -Beltline Place

On October 30, 2018 the Balch Springs Industrial & Economic Development Type A Board sold 18.713 acres of land to LDG Development. The 220-unit multifamily property is located on the South East corner of South Beltline Road and Lasater Road. The Econo...

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

The City of Balch Springs and LDG Development to break ground on affordable housing

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Mayor Steven Gorwood and City Manager Susan Cluse joined with officials from LDG Development to break ground on the city’s newest affordable housing development-The Springs.  Once complete, the development will offer more than 220 apartment homes...

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Posted on: July 30, 2018

Denny’s Restaurant and Fuzzy’s Restaurants Coming to the City of Balch Springs

Dennys and Fuzzys Taco buildings being built

 

Denny’s Restaurant and Fuzzy’s Restaurant opened in the City of Balch Springs. The Balch Springs Industrial and Economic Development Corporation (Type A) sold 1.445 acers of real property to Almo Investment II Ltd. to construct two restaurants a...

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Posted on: August 27, 2018

The City Of Balch Springs Welcomes Comfort Suites to the City

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On July 20, 2018 the Balch Springs Industrial Economic Development Corporation Type A entered into an economic development agreement to sell 2 acres of land to Comfort Suites (PMZ Balch Springs Lodging LLC) out of Seagoville, Texas. Comfort Suites hotel w...

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