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Hondo Welcomes BlueWave Express Car Wash
January 20, 2026 - The Hondo Economic Development Corporation is pleased to officially welcome BlueWave Express Car Wash to the Hondo community. On Friday, January 16, the Hondo EDC joined BlueWave Express Car Wash and the Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of BlueWave’s newest location in Hondo. We...

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Hondo EDC Concludes Successful Open Rewards Program, Generating Over $514,000 in Local Economic Impact
January 13, 2026 - Hondo, TX — The Hondo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its Open Rewards Program, a five-month initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop local and support Hondo’s small businesses. The program demonstrated the powerful impact of community-driven economic development, resulting in significant...

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Hondo EDC Brings Business and Community Together at Coffee with the Chamber
January 12, 2026 - The Hondo Economic Development Corporation proudly kicked off 2026 by hosting the first Coffee with the Chamber event of the year—and it was a resounding success. With an estimated attendance of 75 community leaders, business owners, and professionals, the event set an energetic and collaborative tone for the year ahead. While Coffee with...

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Hondo Launches New 0% Interest Rate Loan Program to Strengthen Local Small Business Growth
January 7, 2026 - HONDO, TX (January 7, 2026) – The Hondo Economic Development Corporation (Hondo EDC) has partnered with LiftFund to launch the Hondo 0% Interest Rate Loan Program aimed at expanding access to affordable financing for small business owners in the Hondo community. Through this initiative, eligible entrepreneurs can access interest-free loans of up to $35,000, helping reduce barriers...

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Celebrating Hondo’s Local Businesses
December 8, 2025 - At the Hondo Economic Development Corporation, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses that make our community thrive. Our Business Highlights feature is a key part of this effort, designed to showcase the innovation, dedication, and unique offerings of Hondo’s local entrepreneurs. By sharing these stories, we...

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Hondo EDC and Hondo ISD Attend Regional IncubatorEDU Showcase
December 2, 2025 - Representatives from the Hondo Economic Development Corporation and Hondo Independent School District were honored to attend the first IncubatorEDU Showcase of the 2025–2026 academic year for the San Antonio region. This event brought together students, educators, mentors, and community partners from across the region to highlight the impressive entrepreneurial work taking place within...

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Hondo EDC Celebrates Local Business Revitalization Through The Façade Improvement Grant
November 17, 2025 - Hondo, TX – The Hondo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is excited to share an update on the successful progress of its Façade Improvement Grant program, which has helped enhance the appearance and appeal of local businesses across the community. Since its inception, the program has assisted 12 local businesses, contributing a...

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Hondo EDC Returns from Texas Downtown Conference with Fresh Ideas and Community-Driven Inspiration
November 10, 2025 - Hondo, TX — The Hondo Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), alongside the Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hondo, is proud to announce its successful participation in the 2025 Texas Downtown Conference held last week in Waco. This annual event brings together leaders, organizations, and professionals from across the state who are...

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Hondo EDC Attends Annual TEDC Conference in Downtown San Antonio
October 31, 2025 - The Hondo Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that our Business Retention and Expansion Coordinator, Kaitlynn Jensen, represented Hondo at the Annual Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Conference held in Downtown San Antonio in October 2025. The TEDC Conference brings together economic development professionals from across the state to explore new strategies, best...

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BRE Quarterly Meeting Highlights Innovative Retail Tour in Live Oak
October 23, 2025 - Our BRE Coordinator attended the quarterly Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) meeting hosted in Live Oak. These quarterly meetings provide an important opportunity for economic development professionals across the region to come together, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships that help support and grow local businesses. As part of the meeting, attendees were treated...

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