Paris Economic Development Corp.

05/26/2026

Local employers have added more than 12 positions to our job board!

Check out new opportunities here:
https://selectparistexas.com/job-listings/

05/24/2026

Save the Date!

The Paris Police Department will host the 3rd Annual Unity with the Community event coming up on June 6.

This is a great family friendly event that brings our community together.

Time: 10am-2pm
Location: 2910 Clarksville St.

05/21/2026

Congratulations, Brad Drake, to you and your entire team!
Yesterday's ribbon-cutting was a milestone worth celebrating.
We wish you all the best in the future and are thankful for your investment in this community.

05/21/2026

🚨 Employment Opportunity 🚨

Fusion Manufacturing has several positions open at its new location in Lamar County. Check out the Pipe Cutter position here, and find more on our Job Listings page!

Fusion Manufacturing is hiring welders, pipe cutters, machine operators, and general laborers for our growing manufacturing team in Paris, Texas.

05/19/2026

A milestone worth celebrating. ✂️
On Wednesday, May 20th join us for our Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event! We look forward to sharing this exciting moment with our clients, partners, and community.

05/18/2026

Our fearless Executive Director, Maureen Hammond, served as a Judge for the fourth year in a row at the Slade Baker Memorial Crawfish Cook-off 2026!

All proceeds from this foundation contribute to first responder and nursing scholarships, as well as helping families in immediate financial need.

05/13/2026

We recently invited our workforce partner, Paris Junior College, to join us for a site visit to Load Trail, one of the county’s top 10 employers, that supports hundreds of local jobs.
These visits help us listen, identify needs, and connect businesses with resources to keep growing right here at home. Thank you, Loadtrail, for your continued commitment to Paris and Lamar County. We’re proud to have you here.

05/12/2026

On the Calendar ➡️ The Paris Art Fair is coming up this weekend in Downtown Paris, Texas!

• 60 Fine Art Vendors
• Food
• Live Music
• Children's Activities
• Live Art Battle and more!

Join us in bringing back this beloved cornerstone event to our city! Organized entirely by dedicated volunteers from our community, the Art Fair Committee,under the umbrella of the Paris Area ... Read more

05/12/2026

In the past couple of weeks, Universal Fabricating USA was proud to attend several local career fairs leading up to graduation. We value our partnership with local schools and appreciate the chance to support students as they prepare for their careers.

Best of luck to the Class of 2026 as they step into their futures.