The outlook for Canton is bright with many new exciting projects and programs in the works. You may download a summary of current major initiatives and future projects.
Did you know Canton, TX supports a
population boom of 250,000 visitors
a month?
Well, it does. Canton grows to be the
seventh largest city in Texas when
Trade Days is held with over 7,000
vendor spaces set up in the 450-acre
First Monday Park to sell their wares.
Canton is only 60 miles east of Dallas
on I-20.
Canton EDC offers assistance to eligible business enterprises that meet certain requirements. Go to the following links to see the Assitance Program Guidelines and Application Form and Requirements.
Canton EDC
119 N. Buffalo St., Canton, Texas 75103
Tel: 903.567.1851 | Fax: 903.567.1872
E-mail: mrushing@cantontex.com

The Economic Development Office of the City of Canton has two Primary Objectives:
A. The retention and expansion of existing Canton businesses
B. The relocation of new businesses to Canton
These two objectives are focused on commercial and industrial businesses with the ultimate goal being an increased tax base and high wage jobs within a diversified local economy for an overall increased quality of life for our citizens and community.
*All Incentives must meet the Canton Economic Development (CEDC) Criteria.
Download Assistance Program Guidelines
Download Assistance Program Application Form


