If your business received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, then repaying it is on the horizon. A provision was included in the program to have the loan forgiven if it was used on payroll costs, rent, or utilities during the eight to 24-week period after loans were dispersed. The Small Business Association has a... read more
Local business owners in Alamo have had to adjust to the pandemic by modifying hours, reducing their workforce, and, sadly, even shutting their doors for extended periods. At the Alamo EDC, we’ve seen the toll that the pandemic has taken on these businesses. Our programs can help by offering working capital at fixed loan interest... read more
Whether you’re starting or expanding a business, location is everything. The Alamo EDC is proud to announce that a terrific piece of commercial real estate is now available in our city! Check it out below and learn why you should do business in Alamo! A Prime Location to Make Money Located at 1417 W. Expressway... read more
One of the hidden gems of South Texas, Alamo’s Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, has reopened its doors! If you’ve never visited the refuge, then now is the time! It’s home to 400 bird species and 450 varieties of plants. Located at South Alamo Rd. and Military Highway, this spot is perfect for an afternoon... read more
When the COVID-19 pandemic first struck in the United States, many businesses were forced to close for several weeks. Since then, over 100,000 businesses have closed according to Yelp data. The damage that the pandemic inflicted on the economy is unprecedented, but Alamo stepped up by creating the Alamo COVID-19 Assistance Program (ACAP). How it... read more
At the Alamo Economic Development Corporation (EDC), we’re ready to help you find the perfect location for your business in our city. We work with Alamo, Hidalgo County, the State of Texas, and Federal economic development officials to help entrepreneurs and business owners find the right commercial property. We’re happy to say that an excellent... read more
Residents and small businesses are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we want to help. The Alamo EDC has partnered with the City of Alamo to help residents and small businesses through these troubling times by bringing back the Alamo COVID-19 Assistance Program! If you haven’t heard about it and need some info, then... read more
Small businesses are a critical part of the economy in Alamo, and the Alamo EDC works closely with those businesses to ensure their success. The EDC helps to cultivate an economically-healthy environment that encourages businesses to succeed while supporting the creation of jobs. The Alamo EDC assists and supports businesses through two main programs: the... read more
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are hurting and the Alamo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) wants to lend a hand. Our Micro-Loan Program is just one of our many incentives that have proven to be helpful to businesses in the past. How does it work and what do you need to do to qualify?... read more
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas ordered non-essential businesses to close earlier this year, leaving countless business owners unable to earn a wage and pay essential bills. The same went for employees unable to get a paycheck due to their employers closing down. Although the state is slowly reopening, many businesses and individuals are still... read more
