About Oak Ridge EDC

Supporting Growth. Strengthening Community.

Oak Ridge North Economic Development Corporation (ORNEDC) is a citizen volunteer group appointed by the Oak Ridge North City Council. We are a not for profit (4b) Economic Development Corporation funded by a voter approved one half-cent dedicated sales tax. ORNEDC recognizes the need to attract business and industry and actively promotes the area to new and expanding businesses. ORNEDC also acts in an advisory capacity to City Council in matters concerning economic development projects, including financial incentives.

What We Are All About

The Oak Ridge North Economic Development Corporation (EDC) drives the city’s long-term prosperity by promoting business investment, supporting local enterprises, and ensuring Oak Ridge North remains a connected, thriving place to live and work.
Through collaboration with business leaders, property owners, and regional partners, the EDC helps create opportunities that benefit both our local economy and our community’s quality of life.

Our Vision

Oak Ridge North, Texas has a vibrant economy providing ongoing opportunities for residents to thrive, businesses to succeed, and visitors to enjoy.

Our Mission

ORNEDC promotes economic strength for the City of Oak Ridge North by expanding and diversifying the local tax base through sustainable business development, financial reinvestment, and community partnerships.

Our Mission

PROMOTE business development and job creation.
PRESENT opportunity to enhance quality of life.
PRESERVE the values of the community.
PROVIDE State of Texas sales tax Type B Corporation funds for growth and development.

Who We Are

The City of Oak Ridge North is committed to making doing business in Oak Ridge North a great experience for existing and future businesses. We’re small town with BIG potential! While you will still get small-town friendliness, we have a top-notch staff of professionals to assist you in planting or growing a business in our community. You will also have the advantage of one-stop-shopping! All your development needs from first plan submission to permitting and final inspections are met at City Hall conveniently located in the heart of Oak Ridge North near the intersection of Robinson Road and Hanna Road.

What We Do

ORNEDC is focused to increase quality of life for our community through: richer job opportunities that come from commercial development, diverse options in retail, restaurant, and service providers, and investment in the community that will maintain the high standards our residents have enjoyed for years. ORNEDC works collaboratively with the private sector to develop high quality, sustainable commercial development.

ORNEDC provides long range guidance and encouragement to existing and expanding businesses which have been the strength of Oak Ridge North for many years. Looked upon as a marketing arm of the city, ORNEDC is ready and eager to assist existing businesses in expanding in this area which is ripe for development.