Welcome to Seminole,
your hometown in West Texas !
Seminole is “A City on the Rise”! Our community continues to grow, as evidenced by the 2010 U.S. Census. Seminole is the County Seat of Gaines County and is located in west Texas, midway between Odessa and Lubbock.
Our existing primary industries are energy and agriculture.In fact, Gaines County is the number one producer of oil, peanuts and cotton. Our target industries include manufacturing and energy related business.
The Seminole Economic Development Corporation desires to assist you and your business with growing your business here! We offer state and local incentives – which include access to forgivable loans or low-interest loans. We have developable land, an available workforce, two major US Highways as well as several Texas Highways,
a high quality airport, affordable power, the quality schools and friendly people.
Seminole has a diverse culture and is a tri-lingual community – English, Spanish and German – are spoken here. Seminole boasts a large German Community – their skills and entrepreneurial spirit have fueled the diversification of our local economy.
We are seeking opportunities! We recognize the importance of strong, cooperative partnerships to ensure the continued economic growth and development of Seminole, Texas. Together we can make it successful!
Board Application
View our Board Agenda
January 23, 2012
Current Events
- 1/9/2012 SEDC, City Approve Hotel Incentives Deal; Wingate by Wyndham Coming Locally
- 1/4/2012 Gaines Families See Slight Decrease in Income
- 1/4/2012 Gaines Remains Second in State Oil Production
- 12/18/2011 SEDC Confirms Hotel Negotiations; Council Could Learn, Vote on Issue Monday
- 12/18/2011 City to Look at Installing Artificial Grass on Some City Properties
- 12/18/2011 City to Consider Filling Municipal Judge's Position Monday
- 12/3/2011 Youthful Population-Gaines' 65-and-Older Population Quoted at Only 9 Percent
Click Here for Past News and Events
Did You Know...
By Donna Johnson
SEDC Executive Director
Shopping at your local merchants strengthens Seminole!
Thank you for shopping Seminole first!
You invest in Seminole, in your neighbors and in yourselves every time you make a purchase from a local retailer.
For every dollar you spend at a local retailer – estimates indicate that twice that amount is reinvested in Seminole .......
