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Office of Economic Development

Office of Economic Development

Established in October 2022, the Office of Economic Development serves as a one stop shop for investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners who wish to open and/or expand business in the City of Corpus Christi.

The Office of Economic Development works alongside regional economic development partners to foster a business-friendly atmosphere & helps businesses navigate through the steps of opening and/or expanding a business.

Staff

Arturo Marquez, CEcD
Director of Economic Development
Email: arturom3@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-3885

Elsy Borgstedte
Assistant Director of Economic Development
Email: elsyb@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-3682

William Cox
Business Development Manager
Email: williamc7@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-3690

Jason Alaniz
Redevelopment Officer
Email: jasona@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-7091

Joe Escobar
Senior Management Analyst
Email: joee2@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-3956

Tiffany Ramirez
Contracts/Funds Administrator
Email: tiffanyr3@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-3804

Parking Division

 

April Rodriguez
Parking Business Manager
Email: aprilr2@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-3855

Roger Ward
Parking Control Operations Manager
Email: rogerw2@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-3003

Amanda Guerra
Parking Enforcement Officer
Email: amandagu@cctexas.com

Frank Martinez
Parking Enforcement Officer
Email: frankm5@cctexas.com

Kenneth Ochoa
Parking Enforcement Officer
Email: kennetho@cctexas.com

Vanessa Scott
Parking Enforcement Officer
Email: vanessas3@cctexas.com

Arturo Marquez
Arturo Marquez

Arturo Marquez grew up in Arizona and is the new Director of the Office of Economic Development for the City of Corpus Christi. He has worked in both small and large communities during his tenure in the economic development field. He began his economic development career in the County of El Paso as one of the founding team members for a new department. During his time there, he oversaw all chapter 381 contracts and helped establish new incentive policies and programs in the county and incorporated cities. In 2019, Arturo was selected to be the first economic development director for the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, where he was instrumental in developing new strategies for business recruitment, downtown revitalization, and job growth.  

 Arturo is passionate about historic preservation. Most recently, he completed a full historic preservation project which restored a 100-year-old building to serve as a small business incubator. Prior to moving to Corpus Christi, he successfully recruited three new hotels, and several different national-brand restaurants. He has crafted several different workforce development programs in the medical and industry sectors and is eager to implement new programs that will positively impact Corpus Christi. 

Arturo holds a bachelor’s from Northern Arizona University, a Master’s in Public Administration and a Master’s in Economics from the University of Texas at El Paso. In 2022, he became a Certified Economic Developer through the International Economic Development Council.  

About Us

Economic Development promotes growth and prosperity for citizens and businesses in the region. Economic Development partners with local organizations to achieve these goals.

Contact Information

Address: 1201 Leopard Street, 4th floor, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Phone:  (361) 826-4000

Economic Development's Goals

  • Improve the Quality of Life of Our Residents
  • Diversify the City’s Economy 
  • Increase Business Recruitment and Retention 
  • Attract Talent and Develop Our Workforce