Economic Development Corp. City of Rice, TX

06/20/2026

Don’t forget to stop by!

06/18/2026

🚨🚨Almost time for tea🚨🚨
Join us at 6:00PM in the Legacy Room
305 N Dallas St, Rice TX 75155

06/18/2026

📸 Show Some Love for Local Businesses!

✨ Rice is home to so many amazing businesses, and we want to hear from you!
✨ Comment below or email the EDC your favorite picture of a business in Rice, TX!
✨ We will be adding pictures of our local businesses to our website and starting a Business Wall in our office to help showcase the amazing businesses that make Rice special! 💙

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06/18/2026

Data can help answer these questions:
❓Where are my customers?
❓What do they need?
❓How do I reach more of them?

You can use information like:
🏘️ Nearby population & age ranges so you know who your local audience is.
💲 Average household income to help determine spending potential.
🚗 Traffic counts tell you how many cars pass your location daily, and peak traffic times can help determine when your audience is active and close by
📍What businesses already exist nearby and the gaps or opportunities in your local market.

With detailed demographic data you can make:
✅ Better Marketing Decisions - Where to advertise, What message to use, Which platforms make sense
✅ Product & Service Decisions - What to offer, What to expand or remove
✅ Set yourself apart - if nearby competitors are all doing the same thing, is there an opportunity to stand out?
✅ Set Hours of Operation - align hours with when people are actually nearby

⭐️ How Can You Access This Data?
Contact the Navarro County Small Business Development Center Navarro SBDC to set up a free consultation.

💬 Ask for a custom report based on: Your business type, Your location, and Your goals
They can help explain what the data means, and help connect it to real business decisions.

Some ESRI data for Rice (08/2025):
➡️ We have a population of 32k people in a 10 mile radius, and over 105,000 in a 20 mile radius
➡️ 60k vehicles drive down I-45 in the Rice City limits every day
➡️ 1,500 vehicles come across Calhoun at I-45 intersection every day

What kind of data would help you grow your business? Let us know! ⤵️

06/18/2026

Discover and apply for small business grants. Learn eligibility requirements, check application deadlines, and secure funding for your growth.

06/15/2026

Come support the community at this great event!

06/14/2026

Seasonal work available.

Mimi's & Papa's is a family oriented ranch. We are always looking for help. The jobs can be anything from clearing the property, feeding the animals, to mucking stalls. Some jobs are easier than others. During the Fall Season when we are open to the public, we need help on the weekends we ar...

06/11/2026

✨ We’re excited to announce the next step of Discover Rice: Business Shoutout!
✨Have a business in Rice or Know a local business we should feature?
Drop their name in the comments below or tag them! We'd love to learn more and help share their story with the community. 👇