Kilgore EDC receives top national award

KILGORE — The International Economic Development Council has recognized the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation as the national Economic Development Organization of the Year for cities with a population under 25,000. The Excellence in Economic Development award was presented at the IEDC annual conference earlier this month. In a news release, Mayor Ronnie Spradlin says the award “acknowledges the hard work, planning, and innovation that KEDC has demonstrated over the years,” adding that it’s an honor to have KEDC recognized. KEDC Board President Bob Davis echoed the sentiments, saying the board and staff are “proud and humbled” at being handed the honor.