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EXAS � O' MIC IDEVEILOPM t C � I� OR STI rip ra 115 rr :rrir Reach rac 1 i f"'j .jl°„ EDA Grant Project for the NW Industrial Park: Ms. Hammond noted that the concrete and sign relocation work on the NW Industrial Park entry had been completed. She expressed that the PEDC would not be moving forward with the installation of fiber internet, and she was actively working with EST and AL Paving to explore additional avenues to utilize the remaining EDA Grant funds. Mr. Roddy asked what the remaining grant funds to -date were. Ms. Hammond responded that approximately $100,000 remains in grant funding. She opened the floor to recommendations from the Board regarding the use of the remaining funds. Mr. Bray suggested further extending 34th Street and considering options that would benefit American SpiralWeld Pipe. Mr. Roddy suggested concrete work for a future PEDC office. Ms. Hammond noted that she would review and consider all recommendations. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1: Ms. Hammond provided an update on the removal of Zone 4 (primarily consisting of the Gene Stallings Business Park) from TIRZ No. 1. She noted that, during the recent TIRZ Advisory Board meeting, City of Paris legal staff was asked to draft an ordinance to this effect, which would require a vote by the Advisory Board during the October board meeting. Turner Industries Job Fair: Ms. Hammond reminded the Board that Turner Industries provided notice that the facility would be closing on September 30, 2025. She noted that Turner Industries requested assistance from the PEDC to coordinate a job fair for its employees, and that notice was sent to primary employers around the Lamar County area. She noted that the job fair was scheduled to take place on September 18, 2025, and that she would provide feedback to the Board when available. East Texas A&M College of Science and Engineering Industry Connect Day: Ms. Hammond noted that the PEDC was coordinating with East Texas A&M to host an Industry Connect Day. She explained that the goal of this event would be to showcase local employers and job opportunities in the area and that the focus of the event would be artificial intelligence. She noted that the tentative date of the event was November 7, 2025, and that additional details would be provided to the Board at a later date. Business Retention and Expansion Site Visitation Program: Ms. Hammond noted that, as time has allowed, the PEDC has continued its Site Visitation Program with local employers. She reminded the Board that the PEDC had begun this program by visiting employers in the trailer manufacturing industry and that these employers had expressed concerns regarding workforce challenges and utilities. She noted that Atmos Energy had provided the PEDC with a form to track employers with natural gas needs and that further updates would be provided at a later date. Ms. Hammond opened the floor to questions regarding her updates. There were no questions. Convene into Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to Page 3 of 4