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Midland Development Corporation

Midland Development Corporation (MDC) is an economic development organization based in Midland, Texas, focused on attracting and retaining employers to diversify the local job market and promote business expansion.

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Overview

What Midland Development Corporation does

What Midland Development Corporation is

Midland Development Corporation (MDC) is an economic development organization based in Midland, Texas, focused on attracting and retaining employers to diversify the local job market and promote business expansion.

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Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Grant Maker
Founded
Founded in 2002
Approximate age
About 24 years
Structured capabilities
Grantor
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026

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Capability profile

Midland Development Corporation as a grantor

Grant thesis

Midland Development Corporation (MDC) promotes and facilitates economic growth in Midland, Texas, by attracting new businesses and supporting existing ones.

Focus narrative

MDC invests in various sectors, including traditional and alternative energy, aerospace and aviation, commercial spaceport development, and professional and business services. The organization aims to support businesses at different stages of development, particularly in the Midland area and the broader Permian Basin region.

Grant economics

Dilutive
No
Nonprofit only
No

Eligibility and fit

Audience
Founders
Sectors
Energy

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Structured sector focus

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Last reviewed

April 1, 2026

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