Get to Know us
The Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors and Staff join with our Mayor, City Council and City Staff in saying Welcome to Bonham!
You are off to a good start reviewing what our community has to offer whether you’re starting-up, expanding or relocating. Bonham has plenty of ‘positives’
- Excellent inter-connected transportation network
- Reliable and affordable utilities
- Plentiful water
- Highly productive local and regional workforce
- Access to quality-of-life amentities

Jones Field Airport
Bonham’s Rising Star
Jones Field is a fully operational general aviation airport that caters to industrial, business and recreational users. The airport averages 5,700 general aviation aircraft operations annually, an average of 15 per day, with 47 aircraft based here. On any given day visitors can see various aircraft coming and going, including small planes, private jets, and local crop dusters.

Bois d’Arc Lake Makes News!
Our Bois d’Arc Lake Story on WFAA
Dallas’ Channel 8 News ran a story outlining the importance and progress of Fannin County’s new Bois d’Arc Lake.
“The North Texas Municipal water district wants Bois d’Arc Lake ‘to be a jewel. Something that people from Fannin County can be proud of and see there’s a benefit to them.’
Thousands of jobs, thousands of new homes and increased recreational spending are projected for Fannin County.”
Targeted Industry
Successes
Available Properties
Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202-720-6382 TDD).
Public Meetings
5:30 PM at the Bonham City Hall
The Bonham Economic Development Corporation is a Type B corporation that works to foster the creation of a favorable climate for new and improved job opportunities by encouraging the development of business, industry, retail and tourism.
Contact
514 Chestnut Street
Bonham, Texas 75418
Gayle M Cooper, CEcD
Interim Executive Director
903-640-0717 or
903-583-7555 ext 107
gcooper@cityofbonham.org