The South East Texas Economic Development Foundation (SETEDF) is an economic development organization comprised of the three counties of Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange. It is governed by a Board of Directors made up of local business and community leaders from throughout the region. The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) is the steering committee of the SETEDF.

The Entergy Site Selection Center provides a database of buildings and sites available in areas serviced by Entergy, including Southeast Texas, along with demographic data for counties and communities in those service areas.

Lamar University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides resources to businesses that are just starting out, looking to move to the next level, and everything in between. The SBDC helps business owners through providing resources to help develop strategies, attract customers, increase sales, and improve productivity and profitability.