Presentation: Texas Abatements, Reinvestment Zones & Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones
Late last month, the Galveston County Economic Development Department staff attended a presentation by Frank Alvarez, Senior Analyst, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, at Lone Star College to learn more… Blog
Houston / Galveston Job Growth July ’19: Double National Rate
Among the 12 largest metro areas in the country, Houston ranked second in the nation for its rate of annual job growth of 3 percent in July, only beat out by Dallas,… Regional News
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