Welcome to the Zapata County Economic Development Center (ZEDC) web site. The Zapata County EDC is a private non-profit corporation, founded in 2006, it exists to assist and support businesses and to expand and enhance the region's economic base by developing and/or supporting projects that create jobs.

The ZEDC acts as a catalyst, improving private investment in the local economy to benefit citizens, education, government and Zapata County's future. Positioning Zapata County as a leader in targeted industries, such as tourism, oil & gas exploration and renewable energy. We are assisting the State's economy, while preserving quality of life.

The ZEDC promotes business growth and the County's rich diversity of people, vibrant urban centers, healthy, safe neighborhoods, spectacular recreational resources, and diverse & effective educational opportunities, while preserving our historical assets, rural character and beauty.

The ZEDC Mission:

The mission of the ZEDC is to enhance Zapata County's economic growth and development by facilitating the most pro-business friendly county in the region and by advocating aggressive programs, business retention and expansion, new development & revitalization, business attraction, workforce development, education, and technology led development through actionable information & initiatives.