About Bedco
The Bonham Economic Development Corporation, BEDCO is a Type B (formerly 4B) Corporation, that works to foster the creation of a favorable climate for new and improved job opportunities by encouraging the development of business, industry and commerce. BEDCO is committed to offering new businesses a foundation of economic growth with small town charm which, along with its quality of life, makes this a community of opportunity.
The City of Bonham is in the midst of an exciting time of growth and of reclaiming our history. We were designated a Texas Main Street Community in 1995 by the State of Texas. The results can be seen in our numerous restored buildings downtown.
Our Mission
We strive to create favorable site-selection or expansion decisions that will help create a growing tax-base for Bonham through job creation, new and existing business retention, expansion (BRE) and recruitment, thus enhancing the overall quality of life for the citizens of Bonham.
BEDCO Board of Directors
Alan McDonald
Board President
Kelly Royse
Vice President
Glenn Taylor
Board Member/Immediate Past President
Allen R. Sanderson
Director
Jack Lipscomb
Director
Lee Ellis
Director
R. Wayne Moore
Director
BEDCO Staff
Gayle M Cooper, CEcD
Interim Executive Director
PUBLIC MEETINGS
BEDCO Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month
5:30 PM at the Bonham City Hall
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