There's No Place in Texas Like Galveston County
There's no place in the world quite like Texas, and no better place in Texas to do business than Galveston County.
Galveston County is Real Texas
Located on the Gulf Coast of Texas, in Greater Houston, Galveston County is home to urban, rural, industrial, and coastal, and is far more than just a beach.
Unique in Houston, Galveston County is real Texas. Over the last decade, the county has reduced property taxes and business-killing regulation every year.
Our Target Industries
Galveston County is dedicated to working with businesses looking to relocate here.
How Can We Help?
How to Exploit Your Local Economic Development Oiffice for Fun and Profit
Whether you’re relocating, expanding, starting a business from the ground up or moving here for a job, Galveston County Economic Development serves as a single point of contact for companies, site selection consultants and corporate real estate executives considering Galveston County, Texas. Contact us for free help today.
Business Relocation Assistance
There's no place in the world quite like Texas. Move your business here.
Expansion Assistance
Our priority is to make sure all requests are handled confidentially and that all services are provided free of charge.
Starting a Business
Our highly skilled and educated workforce, proximity and Houston and international markets, make it the ideal place to start a business business.
Find a Job in Galveston County
The employers of Galveston County represent a broad spectrum of industries and a diversified economy.
Recent News
Galveston Wharves: Grain, New Car Imports, Bulk Liquids All Up
Galveston Wharves cargo tonnage is up 37 percent year-to-date through June over 2020, with grains, bulk liquids and new car imports showing the biggest growth. With a total 2.6 tons…
First Galveston County Community Job Fair a Success
On Thursday, July 15th, The Galveston County Community Job Fair was hosted by The Galveston County COVID-19 Business Task Force and Workforce Solutions at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center…
Pilot LNG Awards Galveston LNG Bunker Port Engineering and Design Contract
Pilot LNG, LLC, developer of the Galveston LNG Bunker Port project, announced today that it has awarded the Front-End Engineering & Design contract for the project’s floating LNG unit to Wison Offshore…
A Galveston County Oyster Giant Is Making Big Bets on San Leon
An Oyster Giant Is Going All In on San Leon Becoming the Texas Gulf Coast’s Next Big Thing The unincorporated community of San Leon, home to a population of about…
Newest COVID-19 Relief Bill Provides Further Assistance to the Galveston County Small Business Community
On March 10th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill aimed at supporting the economy’s recovery efforts. Most notably, the bill provided for another round…
Emerging Tech Summit 2021 Spotlights Galveston County’s Technology Start-Up Scene
Part 1 With the closing of the 2021 Emerging Technology Summit, Galveston County’s tech innovation space has never stood as healthy nor engaged as displayed by its panelists this year.…
Supporting Business Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic became evident last summer, Galveston County Judge Mark Henry took action to help support the local business community. On July 7th, 2020, Judge…
Amazon Chooses Galveston County for Delivery Station
Amazon Logistics plans to open a new 180,000 square foot delivery station located in La Marque, Texas. The new delivery station will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up…
Bay Area Hot Projects – January 2021
The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership publishes its Hot Projects multiple times per year. The Galveston County-specific parts of the January 2021 edition is below. --- Medical news Houston Methodist…
Free Masks for Galveston County Businesses
Galveston County, through the Galveston County COVID-19 Business Taskforce (GCCBTF), will be distributing 125,000 face masks to businesses across the county. Businesses will be provided with a one month supply…
Don't Just Take Our Word for It
These are some of Galveston County's largest employers.
