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Congratulations to The Wash Freeport!The Freeport Economic Development Corporation is proud to recognize The Wash Freeport as a recipient of the Business Improvement Grant Program. Under new ownership, The Wash Freeport is investing more than $385,000 to replace equipment and revitalize the facility at 1331 N. Avenue I. Through the Business...
Congratulations to the SPCA Re-Tail Thrift Store!The Freeport Economic Development Corporation is proud to recognize the SPCA Re-Tail Thrift Store as a recipient of the Business Improvement Grant Program. The SPCA recently faced an unexpected challenge when the air conditioning system at its Freeport thrift store failed completely. Without replacement, shoppers,...
Congratulations to Premiere Laundry! The Freeport Economic Development Corporation is proud to recognize Premiere Laundry as a recipient of the Business Improvement Grant Program.Premiere Laundry invested $27,969.57 to revitalize its commercial property through exterior painting and roof repairs, helping transform the shopping center into an attractive, move-in-ready location for future businesses...
You Asked. Here's What We've Been Working On Behind the Scenes.Revitalizing downtown isn't just about what you can see today. Much of the work that creates long-term success happens before new buildings, streetscapes, or public improvements ever become visible.We've heard your questions about downtown, so we'd like to share some...
Smarter Water Infrastructure. Stronger Downtown.One of the most important improvements to Downtown Freeport isn't something you can easily see, but it's something businesses will benefit from for years to come.The Freeport Economic Development Corporation partnered with the City of Freeport on a $219,127 downtown water valve improvement project designed to...
Congratulations, Gulf Food Mart!The Freeport Economic Development Corporation is proud to recognize Gulf food mart as the newest recipient of a Business Improvement Grant.Gulf Food Mart is making a significant investment of approximately $1.7 million to expand and revitalize its property at 131 E. 5th St. The project includes improvements...
New improvements are on the way!The Freeport EDC approved the purchase of a new sign to replace the old Marquee located by the High School. The total cost of this project is $79,480.00. That sunset image on the left? That is an Screen to help project emergency medical or other...