The WEDC (Windcrest Economic Development Corporation) was established to promote the creation of new and expanded business activity and to promote a wide range of civic and commercial projects within the City.
WEDC projects and administrative costs are paid for exclusively from a dedicated .25 cent sales tax on retail sales in Windcrest. The .25 cent sales tax generates about $280,000 in annual revenue for current and future projects.
Any citizen or business representative having an idea on a project, which would contribute to business or community development, is encouraged to contact the WEDC Executive Director or a member of the Board of Directors.
The City of Windcrest is a suburban community, originally incorporated in 1959, it was once a rural community but has since been surrounded by the continued growth of San Antonio and communities to the north.
Approximately 5,600 residents live within Windcrest city limits. The Economic Development Corporation works diligently to bring new and exciting businesses to the City. Their most recent work can be seen along Walzem Road with the reconstruction of Windsor Park Mall into Rackspace, Inc.
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