RV Park Development in Galveston County
Galveston's County permitting process for building a new RV / mobile home park in unincorporated parts of the county is simple and straightforward. In total, the county will require four… Blog
Hot Projects in Bay Area Houston
The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership publishes its Hot Projects update multiple times per year. The August 2019 edition is below. To download a PDF version, click here. … Regional News
Education & Industry Launch New Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology
The center at San Jacinto College in southeast Houston will train about 2,800 students with the knowledge and experience necessary to work at one of the 132 plants within a… Regional News
Houston Has the 5th Cheapest Groceries in the US
Galveston County's groceries are likely much less expensive than yours. Houston/Galveston's Groceries are the 5th cheapest in the United States. As the largest city in Texas, what comes first to… Blog
Ro-Ro Imports Surge in Galveston, Exports, too!
Roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo imports are on a roll. Ro-ro cargo includes high and heavy machinery, such as tractors, harvesters, mining equipment, bulldozers, trams, other rolling stock, and over-dimensional project or… Regional News Galveston
New Homebuilder to Build within Texas City Master-Planned Community
Lago Mar is home to the largest Crystal Lagoon in Texas. Long-time real estate executive Christian Sommer is launching Grand Dominion Homes with a groundbreaking ground on its first model… Regional News Texas City
There is No One Perfect Location for Every Business
You won't hear many local economic development organizations admit it, but there is no one best location for all businesses. Although, we economic developers constantly struggle to position our communities… Blog
Download the Texas Business Licenses and Permits Guide
The guide lists over 300+ specific business types, followed by a listing of State Agencies that require licenses, permits, certifications, registrations, and authorizations to operate a business. Download the guide.… Blog
After 20 Years, GEDP Still Working Hard for Island
Twenty years ago, the Galveston Economic Development Partnership opened our doors when Galveston was facing several economic challenges. From the city to the port — from crumbling infrastructure to eyesore… Press Release Galveston
The Benefit of Locating in a Galveston County Foreign Trade Zone
Foreign Trade Zones allow companies to bring items onto US soil without paying a duty tax, allow them to store these goods free of tariff charges, and to use parts… Blog Galveston Hitchcock Texas City