The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation aims to improve Gun Barrel City's economy by: - Sustaining, expanding, and relocating businesses to the area - Promoting Gun Barrel City as a destination through events and attractions - Improving citizens' quality of life through better jobs and an attractive, sustainable environment The EDC encourages and guides site selection visits, provides assistance with commercial real estate or land purchases, offers loan guarantees, grants for veterans, and the EDC can make low-interest loans to qualified entities. If you are evaluating communities for locating your business, we hope you'll take the time to review the information on this site. Then take it one step further and give us a call at (903) 887-1899. You'll find an informed staff and enthusiastic Board of Directors ready to work with you to help you thoroughly evaluate our city and the opportunities it presents for an attractive lake lifestyle and an excellent location for your business.