The Houston-Galveston Area Council, in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Economic Development District, is developing a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.

H-GAC's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Video
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.