The EDC of Lea County is a private, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to recruit business and industry to generate quality job opportunities in Lea County. With support from investors and allies in the public sector, the EDC of Lea County actively recruits those companies that will export goods or services from New Mexico, thereby bringing new investment dollars to the state. These economic base jobs contribute to the area's economic growth, development and diversification, thereby improving the standard of living and opportunities within Lea County.