ABOUT US
Goliad EDC was created in 2017 to enhance business and job opportunities for the city of Goliad. In 2024, the GEDC officially contracted with the VEDC Regional Partnership (Victoria Economic Development Corporation) to strengthen the economic base and the standard of living for all our residents through retention, expansion, attraction and development of primary jobs and capital investments. This includes workforce enhancement and business development for economic diversification and stabilization.
⦁ Provided a sign grant for businesses affected by Hurricane Harvey.
⦁ Funded the development of the Goliad Chamber of Commerce website.
⦁ Co-Hosted a Small Business Development Workshop with the Main Street Goliad and Goliad Chamber of Commerce.
⦁ Partnered with Main Street Goliad on the 2020 Imagine the Possibilities Tour.
⦁ Assisted two businesses in the capacity of Business Retention, who may have otherwise been forced to close, resulting in loss of jobs for employees.
⦁ We, in partnership with Main Street Goliad and the Goliad Chamber of Commerce, actively host free monthly business workshops with topics focused on, and intended, for small business owners.
⦁ Marketing materials are being created to attract industry and business to the area.
⦁ Creating a Goliad Property Database (non-residential) to track inventory for projects considering Goliad as a site location.
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Goliad Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
The Goliad Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) Board of Directors is made up of dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Together, they work collaboratively to promote economic growth, attract investment, and create opportunities that contribute to long-term community wealth and prosperity for the City of Goliad.
To maintain a strong pool of qualified and engaged citizens, the GEDC accepts applications on an ongoing basis. This ensures we are prepared with a list of interested candidates when board openings become available.
If you are passionate about community development and want to make a difference in Goliad’s future, we encourage you to apply to be considered for future service.
Goliad EDC meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 inside Goliad City Hall Chambers.
Robin Alaniz
Chairman of the Board
Michael De La Garza
Secretary
Clarence Robinson
Director
Ramiro Rubio
Director
Ramiro Rubio has served as a board member of the Goliad Economic Development Corportation since 2025. He also served on the Planning and Zoning Board.
Darren Gruetzmacher
Director
Darren Gruetzmacher is a long-time Goliad resident and entrepreneur. He graduated from Goliad High School and attended college in Waco, TX. After living and working in Houston for fourteen years he relocated his wife and four children to Goliad to help run his family’s business and raise his children in a small-town atmosphere.
After being involved in his family’s business, Darren split off and began an internet company to supply internet to rural Goliad County. He now runs three successful businesses in Goliad and has a vested interest in the economic well-being of his hometown.
Darren is a private pilot and enjoys flying any chance he gets. He also loves people and spending time getting to know new people. He is an active member of Goliad First Baptist Church and enjoys serving as a deacon there. He has also been a member of the Goliad Chamber of Commerce.
Darren and his wife, who grew up in Goliad, enjoy traveling and spending time with their growing family. As empty nesters they also enjoy entertaining and hosting people at their home. Darren considers it a pleasure to be able to serve his community on the economic development board.
Jimmy Garcia
Director