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 County Tops List of Best Places for Small Business Owners
Personal finance website Smart Asset has ranked Galveston County the No. 2 place in Texas for small business owners. On their national list, Galveston County lands at a very impressive…
High School Aviation Program Takes Flight in Galveston
A new hands-on science program focused on aviation debuted this year at O’Connell College Preparatory School in Galveston, making it one of the few schools in the state that prepares…
Shop Galveston County: Shop Small, Shop Local & Shop Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4V8AbEEdN8 This holiday season our Galveston County local businesses need your support more than ever. Many of our small local businesses have suffered deeply from the economic turmoil resulting from…
League City OKs Deal for Waterfront Luxury Apartments, Boutique Hotel, Retail and Ampitheater
League City's city council voted in favor of the chapter 380 agreement to support the construction of the Riverbend development with $14 million in economic incentives. The development will include…
Green Hydrogen: The Future of Galveston County
To combat climate change and pollution the world is moving further away from fossil fuels towards various renewable energy sources. With governments pushing these alternatives and ongoing technological advancements, renewable…
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…
Don't Just Take Our Word for It
These are some of Galveston County's largest employers.
