Galveston County: Recommended Guidelines For Societal Restoration
Galveston County continues to seek the safest way to mitigate the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on our community. As we move through the process of societal restoration, it is… Press Release Regional News
Resort Condo Community Coming to Tiki Island
An Austin-based development group has acquired land to build a resort-style condominium community on Tiki Island near Galveston, the companies announced in an April 22 news release. Legend Communities, with… Regional News Tiki Island
Coronavirus Pandemic Emergency Funding for Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is a law meant to address the economic fallout of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the United States. We've crafted this six-page infographic to… Blog
Stay Strong in Galveston County
Dear Friends, We hope this message finds you well during these unprecedented times. Galveston County's Economic Development Department values the health and safety of our community, local businesses, employees and… Blog
Coronavirus Pivots Galveston County Businesses
This week, The Texas Tail Distillery began producing hand sanitizer from the ethyl alcohol it would normally use to make vodka, said Nick Droege, the president of the distillery. The… Regional News Galveston Santa Fe
Galveston County Medical Center Leading Fight Against Coronavirus
At the University of Texas Medical Branch and the Galveston National Laboratory on the medical branch’s campus, research on SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19, is in full… Regional News Galveston
Galveston Wharves Business Steaming Ahead
Galveston Wharves is projecting record-breaking wind energy cargo and lay-ship revenues for the first quarter of 2020. Port Director Rodger Rees said, “We’re on track to have a record-breaking first… Regional News
Texas SBA Loan Application Now Available
Earlier today, Governor Abbot announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has now granted Texas’ Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance declaration, making loans available statewide to small businesses… Blog
Banks in Galveston County Work to Help Local Economy
Local community bankers are huddling to pull together their own plan for immediate relief to Galveston County businesses and individual customers. A powwow late Wednesday among local bankers is likely… Regional News
Coronavirus Resources for Business
Report Local Galveston County Economic Development Issues: Please report economic issues relating to coronavirus in Galveston County. Closures, layoffs, significant changes to commercial and industrial real estate, etc. here. Coronavirus… Blog