Recent EDC Accomplishments

  • Assisted Ace Hardware in acquiring property and building a new 15,000 sq. ft. store
  • Assisted Super Seven Exxon with a remodel and improving the parking lot for better drainage.
  • Assisted Bruce Tidwell in bringing old building into code and improving the parking lot for better drainage.
  • Worked with Kidd-Jones to complete a new convenience store and Whataburger restaurant.
  • Assisted the City and Historical Society in completing the Museum & Visitor Center at McCain Park.
  • Completed new parking lot and fence at River Park
  • Assisted BMC Youth Organization with girls state softball tournament.
  • Worked with the City on the Brookshire’s land acquisition to facilitate the remodel and expansion of the store and new Brookshire’s Gas Station.
  • Used the design build process to procure the construction of a new 7,500 sq. ft. pavilion at Winchester Park, complete with restrooms and a concession area.
  • Provided funds to complete Baseball Field #5 at Winchester Park and to install electrical service for lighting.
  • Provided funds to provide electrical service for the new pavilion at Winchester Park as well as lighting for a future Splash Park.
  • Produced video promoting City of Chandler.
  • Provided funds for pavilion tables and handicap access at Winchester Park.
  • Provided funds for grant match for playground covers and lighting.
  • $25,000 grant for Lake Palestine Gateway RV Park.
  • $25,000 grant for Main Street Market.
  • Set aside $200,000 for future hotel.
  • $30,000 grant for Chandler Country Store
  • $35,000 grant for Nettie's
  • $6,908.50 grant to Mark Hall for driveway improvements.
  • $19,500 Winchester Park road project.