Beyond The Brochure: A Community-Driven Approach To Economic Development For Small Towns

Lunch & Learn brought to you by the BEDCO (Bonham Economic Development Corporation), Day One Experts & Credit Union of Texas.

Beyond the Brochure: A Community-Driven Approach to Economic Development will provide proven strategies that successful communities have implemented to promote sustainable economic growth.

Join us on May 2, 2025, in Bonham, TX, from 10 AM – 1 PM, to gain insights into:

Place-Based Economic Development – How to position your community as a destination for investment

• Effective Community Marketing – Strategies to showcase your town’s strengths without relying on incentives
• Talent Retention & Workforce Development – Keeping your best and brightest engaged locally
• Entrepreneurship & Small Business Growth – Strengthening the local economy through homegrown businesses
• Public-Private Collaboration – Engaging key stakeholders to drive long-term success

Who Should Attend?

– Economic development professionals and municipal leaders
– Chamber of Commerce executives and business owners
– Community development practitioners

This community-driven approach has been delivering results for years; now it’s time to apply it in your town. Secure your spot today!

•  514 Chestnut St, Bonham, TX |
•  May 2, 2025 |  10 AM – 1 PM
•  Register Now

Lunch And Learn – Day One Experts

Many small communities struggle to attract the right businesses, create sustainable economic growth, and retain talent. Traditional economic development methods—like incentive-heavy recruiting and promotional brochures—often fall short. This session explores how small communities can take a community-first approach to economic development, making their town a place businesses and talent want to call home.