Mission Statement
"The Wylie Economic Development Corporation strives to increase local employment opportunities while diversifying and strengthening the local tax base through the financial support of business relocation and expansion."
WEDC Board of Directors
This five-member Board develops an overall economic development plan for the City and makes recommendations to Council regarding funding priorities to assist new, prospective and existing businesses. Prior to appointment, each member must have lived within the City limits or operated a business in the City limits for a minimum of one (1) year and live in the City limits during the tenure of office. Each member shall meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
- serve, or have served, as Chief Executive Office of a company
- serve, or have served, in a position of executive management of a company
- serve, or have served, in a professional capacity
Current Board of Directors
Demond Dawkins President
John Yeager Vice President
Melisa Whitehead Secretary
Gino Mulliqi Treasurer
Tim Gilchrist Board Member
Mayor Matthew Porter Ex-Officio Member
Chris Holsted, City Manager Ex-Officio Member
WEDC Administration
The WEDC is staffed by a full time Executive Director, BRE Director and Senior Assistant. The Executive Director reports directly to the WEDC Board of Directors.
Meeting Time/Location
Meetings occur monthly on the third Wednesday at 7:30 am and on an as-needed basis. The WEDC meets at: 250 South Hwy 78. Wylie, TX 75098. View Minutes & Agendas
Annual Reports
Here are the annual reports from the last five years:
- 2020 Wylie EDC Annual Report
- 2019 Wylie EDC Annual Report
- 2018 Wylie EDC Annual Report
- 2017 Wylie EDC Annual Report
- 2016 Wylie EDC Annual Report