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The Houston-Galveston Area Council, in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Economic Development District, is developing a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
View a video about H-GAC's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
This strategy will:
- Shape the economic growth and development of our region through the next five years.
- Focus on supporting the growth and success of small businesses, education and workforce training providers, and communities.
- Promote diversity and equity.
- Align our region's economic goals
- Establish a detailed action plan, allowing the region to compete for federal funding.
Benefits of Federal Funds
Federal funds offer several benefits to our region, including:
- Enabling local businesses to secure the necessary funding for their growth and sustainability.
- Providing funds to our communities for disaster relief and mitigation, allowing our region to thrive
- Supporting the expansion of education and job training programs in our local colleges, universities, and vocational schools, developing and preparing our future workforce.
Stakeholder Workshops
We can't do this alone! If you are a
- Small-business owner looking to expand,
- School and training program administrator connecting students with good, high-paying jobs, or
- Economic development professional in local government,
We want to hear from you! Your ideas and feedback will make our region’s strategy even better.
Join us at one of our stakeholder workshops and share your vision for the future of our community.
| Counties | Location | Date | Time | Register |
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| Montgomery County Walker County |
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce 505 W Davis St Conroe, TX 77301 |
July 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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| Austin County Colorado County Fort Bend County Waller County Wharton County |
Members Choice Credit Union 18211 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77094 |
August 9, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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| Chambers County Liberty County |
The Lee College Center for Workforce Development - Phyllis Davis Conference Room 909 Decker Drive Baytown, TX 77520
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September 5, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | |
| Brazoria, Galveston and Matagorda County | Central Brazoria County Business Park 4005 Technology Drive #Suite 1010 Angleton, TX 77515 |
September 20, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | |
| Harris County | Sylvan Beach 1 Sylvan Beach Dr La Porte, TX 77571 |
November 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
Help Name Our Economic Development Strategy
Currently, we’re calling the plan our "Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy," but we think it deserves a name that is as unique as our region, one that inspires and represents our focus on helping our communities thrive!
That's where you come in: You are an integral part of our community, and we highly value your input. Share your ideas and naming suggestions below, so that together, we can create a brighter future!
Thank You For Your Suggestion!
H-GAC thanks you for sharing your input on our Economic Development Strategy.