Capital Area Economic Development District, Inc. (CAEDD)
The Capital Area Economic Development District, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, was formed in 1989 to develop and maintain a regional economic development plan, as designated by the Economic Development Administration, under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 and to identify regional community economic development goals and strategies.
Staff Liaison
Kaileen McHugh
- Regional Planning & Services
- Planning and Economic Development Coordinator
- 512-916-6011
- [email protected]
CAEDD Purpose
- Promote economic growth
- Increase employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed people
- Assist with local economic development planning
- Coordinate economic development planning with transportation planning, community development programs, job training programs and other programs and activities that stimulate the region’s economic advancement
- Implement an economic development technical assistance program that includes workshops, assistance in implementing economic development programs and assistance in applying for economic development grants
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive economic development strategy, which builds on county-level economic development programs
- Coordinate other activities supporting the region’s economic development
CAEDD Bylaws
The CAEDD bylaws establishes the purpose of the CAEDD and creates the structure for how it operates as part CAPCOG as an advisory committee as well as who can serve on the committee.
CAEDD Members
The CAEDD membership is drawn from local governments, economic and workforce development organizations, business associations, utilities, transportation, higher education, human services, housing, growth management/development, health institutions, labor interests and the private sector.
The CAEDD members include:
- Mr. Donald Tracy, Austin Community College, Chair
- Council Member Frank Ortega, City of Round Rock, Vice Chair
- Mr. Jimmy Flannigan, Austin Convention Enterprises Inc.
- Mr. Kevin Fincher, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association
- Ms. Adena Lewis, Bastrop County
- Judge Brett Bray, Blanco County
- Mr. Bill Hamilton, Bill Hamilton Associates
- Judge Hoppy Haden, Caldwell County
- Council Member Kevin Harris, City of Cedar Park
- Mr. Jim McDonald, Retail Business
- Mayor Jane Hughson, City of San Marcos
- Ms. Emily Mathes, Greater San Marcos Partnership
- Mr. Fred Terry, Hart Properties
- Commissioner Walt Smith, Hays County
- Mr. Mick Normington, Lee College
- Mr. Maurice Pitts, Lee County resident
- Mr. Christian Fletcher, Marble Falls EDC
- Mr. Mike Heath, Transportation
- Commissioner Ann Howard, Travis County
- Ms. Tamara Atkinson, Workforce Solutions Capital Area
- Mr. Paul Fletcher, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
CAEDD Meetings
The CAEDD convenes quarterly generally on the third Friday of February, May, August and November. Meetings are open to the public. Check the events section below for upcoming meeting details, such as time, date and location.
For past council agendas and minutes contact:
Robert Jones
- Regional Planning & Services
- Administrative Assistant
- (512) 916-6057
- [email protected]