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Darla Lapeyre,
Economic Development Center Director
Economic Development Center Director
- Office: (956) 761-6805
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Economic Development Corporation
The South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation is a Type B, 501c6 corporation and is funded by ½ percent of sales tax collected by the City. Emphasis of the EDC will be placed on projects that enhance South Padre Island, making it a more attractive location for visitors, permanent residents, and commercial enterprises. The EDC's focus is on projects that provide long term benefits to the community with direct or indirect capital payback.
Executive Director: Darla Lapeyre
South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation
6801 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-6805
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director: Darla Lapeyre
Current Economic Development Corporation members are:
| Name | Start | Expires |
| Thomas Bainter | 02/07/2024 | 12/31/2024 |
| Glenda George | 01/06/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
| Blake Henry | 02/07/2024 | 12/31/2025 |
| Gayle Hood | 01/06/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
| Rees Langston (Ex-Officio) | 01/19/2024 | 12/31/2025 |
| Tamera McLaughlin | 01/19/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
| Lynn Tate | 01/06/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
| Will Everett | 02/07/2024 | 12/31/2025 |
Recent News
- Notice of 12/13/2016 EDC Meeting Cancellation
- Sand Dollars for SuccessCapital funding program for NEW and EXISTING businesses on South Padre Island
- South Padre Island Marina Market StudyPrepared for the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation by Marina Management Services, Inc
- THANK YOU!The City of South Padre Island would like to say thank you to the Parks and Recreation & Beautification Commi...
- Opportunity Available for Qualified Businesses to Apply for IncentivesThe South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation and the City of South Padre Island have approved an I...