The Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development was founded in 1988, during a period in which the county experienced a downturn in the ag and oil industry, as well as the loss of a major employer.  Community leaders came together to create an organization that could put the community back on the right economic track.  The Ellis County Coalition was born.

Formed as a public/private partnership between Ellis County, the cities within Ellis County, the Coalition is funded in part by Ellis County, the cities of Hays, Ellis and Victoria and private contributions. the Ellis County Coalition focuses on one simple mission, the economic growth and being of the community.  To further this end, the Coalition works with the community and businesses in a number of areas: affordable housing development, workforce development and training, grant writing, relocation assistance, start-up assistance, business recruitment, and much more.

The Coalition continues to develop and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal organizations in an effort to bring resources and support to businesses located in the community. As your business succeeds, our community succeeds.