Anna, TX (February 2026) – Anna Economic Development Corporation announces the acquisition of land in the core downtown area. The land will be used to create a destination locale for the community featuring well-known restaurants as well as outdoor space for social gatherings, live music, and events. The EDC anticipates breaking ground in the spring of 2026 with an opening date in the first quarter of 2028. Financing for the acquisition was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.
“We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Government Capital for their invaluable support throughout this process. Their partnership and funding abilities made this project possible,” Natasha Roach, Assistant Director of Economic Development at Anna EDC, shared.
“I want to congratulate Natasha Roach and the Anna EDC on this acquisition and development,” Matt Sullivan, Municipal Finance Specialist at Government Capital Corporation, shared. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas economic development corporations to support the achievement of their goals and objectives for the betterment of their communities.”
About Anna Economic Development Corporation
The City of Anna operates both A-type and B-type economic development corporations. The type A Economic Development Corporation supports industrial development projects for the city, and the type B Community Development Corporation enables quality of life improvements. To learn more about the Anna EDC/CDC, visit opportunityannatx.com.
About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $7 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.