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Pampa EDC approves $20,000 incentive for local uniform supplier 1041 Uniforms & Tactical
Summary
The commission approved Resolution R25-017 to authorize an economic development agreement providing $20,000 from the Pampa Economic Development Corporation to support the launch of 1041 Uniforms & Tactical, a locally owned supplier for first responders.
The Pampa City Commission approved on first reading Resolution R25-017, authorizing an economic development agreement between the Pampa Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and a locally owned business, 1041 Uniforms & Tactical, that will supply uniforms and tactical gear to public-safety agencies in the Texas Panhandle.
Ryan Bradley, the city’s EDC director, said the business will be locally owned and initially employ two to four people. The EDC package totals $20,000 and is intended to help with building renovations, inventory acquisition and startup costs. Bradley said the EDC board reviewed and approved the project and that a May 15 public hearing drew no public comments. "This is a small business that'll provide high quality uniforms, gear, and tactical supplies to first responders across the Texas Panhandle," Bradley said.
Bradley said the shop will locate in a vacated commercial storefront on Banks (the record references a location near the ISD building and previously occupied rental/furniture storefronts). Commissioners asked whether the business was affiliated with out-of-state firms; Bradley said it was a local startup financed in part with private capital from the owner.
Why it matters: The incentive is intended to retain and expand commercial activity, create local jobs and reduce the need for regional agencies to source gear from out-of-town vendors. The commission approved the resolution on first reading by voice vote with no opposition recorded in the transcript.
Details: The agreement is between the city’s EDC and the business; the funding will be used as described in the EDC package. Board approval and the absence of public objections at the EDC hearing were cited by staff as part of the justification for the incentive.
