Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation

What Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation does

Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) is a private, membership-based economic development organization founded in 1982 and headquartered at 220 N. Main Street in Roswell, New Mexico. It serves the city of Roswell (population 48,163) and greater Chaves County (population exceeding 66,000), functioning as the primary vehicle for business attraction, retention, expansion, workforce development, and government relations in southeastern New Mexico. The organization pursues a regional development mandate across three core verticals — aviation/aerospace, value-added agriculture, and advanced manufacturing — and operates as a small professional staff of 1-10 employees supplemented by a Board of Directors and a chairman-level champion partnership with Chaves County and the City of Roswell.

The organization's product surface is service-based rather than technology-based. Core offerings include site selection assistance and access to shovel-ready industrial sites (WETCO Certified Sites at 145 acres, Earl Cummings Certified Industrial Park at 44 acres, Hagerman Industrial Park at 32 acres), workforce development coordination through ENMU-Roswell including FAA aircraft mechanics certification, facilitation of state economic incentives (e.g., JTIP), and a tiered membership program. Memberships span seven levels from Supporter ($250) through Champion ($20,000) annually, with graduated benefits including business referrals, meeting space, facade grants, ROAR loan eligibility, and trade show inclusion. Marketing and outreach run through chavescounty.net and active Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube channels, complemented by the annual Livability Magazine and signature events such as the Annual Gala and Leadership Luncheons.

RCCEDC's revenue model is a hybrid of recurring membership subscriptions and public-sector support, with no disclosed financial figures. Its competitive position rests on the Roswell Air Center (former Walker Air Force Base), one of the longest runways in the U.S. with daily DFW service, a natural recharging aquifer, rail-served industrial land, and a multi-stakeholder partnership network. Notable active or recent industrial engagements include EquipmentShare (new Roswell branch, December 2025), GUS Manufacturing / Aero Design Services EV battery partnership (October 2025), Master Bus US plant pursuit, AerSale, CAVU Aerospace, Red Mountain Arsenal, and the relocated National Championship Air Races (September 2025, projected 50,000-80,000 attendees).

Name

Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation

Legal name

Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation

Website

https://chavescounty.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RCCEDC is a private, membership-based economic development corporation serving Roswell and Chaves County, New Mexico. It drives business attraction, retention, and workforce development across aviation, value-added agriculture, and advanced manufacturing verticals via site selection, industrial parks, and a tiered membership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAN

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAE

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Site selection assistance
• Industrial park leasing
• Workforce development programs
• Business retention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Programs: RCCEDC generates revenue through tiered membership programs (Supporter $250, Partner $500, Director $1,000, Visionary $2,500, Executive $5,000, Investor $10,000, Champion $20,000) offering benefits including business referrals, meeting space access, social media promotion, and event invitations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) is a private non-profit economic development corporation founded in 1982 that promotes business attraction, retention, and expansion in southeastern New Mexico. It provides site selection assistance, shovel-ready industrial park locations (South, North with Rail, and Mid-Industrial Parks), workforce development coordination, and tiered membership programs connecting businesses with regional resources and incentives.

Product overview

Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation operates as a regional economic development organization offering a suite of services to attract and support business growth rather than a product-based platform architecture. Its core offerings include industrial site/real estate services (Industrial Parks & Shovel-Ready Sites), business site selection assistance, workforce development programs, economic incentives facilitation, and a tiered membership program. These services work together to support companies establishing or expanding operations in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• South Industrial Park Shovel-ready industrial park available for companies seeking to locate or expand operations in southeastern New Mexico.
• North Industrial Park with Rail Rail-served industrial park providing direct rail access for manufacturing, logistics, and distribution companies.
• Mid-Industrial Park Industrial park offering site locations for businesses looking to establish or expand in Chaves County.
• Business Attraction and Site Selection Services Customized site selection and location advisory services that help companies evaluate southeastern New Mexico as a destination for new or expanded operations.
• Workforce Development Programs Coordination of workforce training, talent pipeline development, and recruitment support for employers locating in the region.
• Economic Incentives and Grant Programs Identification and facilitation of economic incentives, tax credits, and grant opportunities available to businesses investing in the region.
• RCCEDC Membership Program Tiered membership program (Supporter, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Champion) that provides supporters with recognition, networking, and engagement with the regional economic development mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• $31 million aviation project creating 365 new jobs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship, core and supporting.

• EquipmentSharemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2025EquipmentShare, a nationwide construction technology and equipment solutions provider headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, broke ground on a new Roswell branch at 711 Monksdale Road in December 2025. The branch will operate as a Core Solutions facility offering excavation, dozer, skid steer, telehandler, boom lift, and scissor lift equipment. EquipmentShare is expanding statewide with plans for 5-10 new locations in New Mexico, each associated with 25-50 jobs and $35-70 million investment.
• GUS ManufacturingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025GUS Manufacturing, a Taiwan-based EV battery technology company, announced partnership with Roswell-based Aero Design Services (ADS) to supply advanced battery technology for ADS's drone operations. GUS Manufacturing's batteries are described as the world's safest, non-explosive batteries with less than 15-minute charging capability, currently powering EV buses in Japan, Australia, and Europe. Components will arrive via ship at US port and be sent by railway to Roswell for final assembly.
• Aero Design Services (ADS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Aero Design Services, a Michigan company established in 2002, expanded to Roswell in 2020 to serve as a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company at Roswell Air Center. ADS is merging with GUS Manufacturing to incorporate advanced battery technology into their drone manufacturing operations.
• Master BusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster Bus, a Taiwan-based EV bus manufacturer, is working with RCCEDC and the City of Roswell to establish their first US-based manufacturing plant in Roswell. The company plans to use GUS Manufacturing's exclusive battery technology to power EV buses that will be sold for mass transit in the United States.
• Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENMU-R partners with RCCEDC on business attraction and workforce development, ensuring student learning experiences meet industry needs. Dr. Shawn Powell, President of ENMU-R, has worked to create programs supporting incoming and existing manufacturing companies.
• Chaves CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChaves County government is a Chairman's Level Champion partner with RCCEDC, working together to support economic growth in southeastern New Mexico.
• City of RoswellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Roswell partners with RCCEDC on business attraction, infrastructure, and workforce development. Mayor Timothy Z. Jennings collaborates with RCCEDC on major project announcements including the GUS Manufacturing and EquipmentShare facilities.
• New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level economic development agency that provides funding through programs like JTIP (Job Training Incentive Program), supporting workforce training with up to 50% wage reimbursement for trainee wages.
• Reno Air Racing Association (RARA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRARA is relocating the National Championship Air Races to Roswell, scheduled for September 10-14, 2025. The event anticipates 50,000-80,000 attendees and represents a major economic opportunity for the region.
• Xcel EnergysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerXcel Energy provides electrical infrastructure information and support for industrial sites including the WETCO Ready Site and Earl Cummings Certified Site.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Metro Atlanta Chamber: Chamber/EDC combination that markets metro Atlanta for site selection, executes major-project wins, and runs tiered membership programs; comparable blended business-attraction + member-services operating model.
• San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation: Regional EDC providing business retention, attraction, and workforce advocacy across San Diego County; comparable B2B economic-development membership and incentive-facilitation model.
• Greater Phoenix Economic Council: Regional EDC serving the Phoenix metro; comparable mission of business attraction, site selection, and workforce development but operating at substantially larger scale and budget across a major US metro.
• Greater Houston Partnership: Regional chamber/EDC hybrid combining business attraction, member services, and policy advocacy for the Houston region; structurally analogous to RCCEDC's chamber-plus-EDC overlap.
• Kansas City Area Development Council: Public-private regional EDC promoting Kansas City area to relocating/expanding companies; directly comparable in attracting aviation, agribusiness, and advanced manufacturing employers into a multi-county region.

Direct peers

• Lubbock Economic Development Alliance: Regional economic development organization serving the Lubbock, Texas area; comparable size, mix of value-added agriculture and aviation services, and use of certified industrial sites for attraction.
• New Mexico Partnership: State-level public-private EDC that markets New Mexico for relocation and expansion; directly comparable mission as a co-funding/partner organization to RCCEDC, often feeding deals from RCCEDC up and supporting state JTIP/incentives.
• Albuquerque Economic Development Department: City-level EDC for Albuquerque; the most direct in-state peer competing for the same inbound companies and statewide JTIP resources targeted at New Mexico relocations.
• Greater Oklahoma City Chamber: Mid-size metro chamber/EDC running tiered membership, attraction, retention and workforce initiatives; similar scale and structure with stronger aerospace/defense orientation that aligns with RCCEDC's aviation focus.
• Tampa Bay Economic Development Council: Regional EDC providing business recruitment, site consulting, and incentive support for the Tampa Bay region; comparable community-EDC operating model with focus on advanced manufacturing and logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/roswellchavesed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UFO-RCCEDC
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoswellEDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roswell-chaves-county-economic-development
• Instagraminstagram.com/roswellchavescountyedc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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