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FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 21, 2021) – The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC), City of Conroe, Trammell Crow Company, and The Home Depot received a pair of Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA) from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) for their recent Conroe project. The awards were presented October 1...
Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) staff attended with several CEDC Advisory Board members, Conroe Industrial Development Corporation (CIDC) Board of Directors, City of Conroe City Council and staff members, and other business leaders for the Hyatt Regency Conroe and Convention Center Groundbreaking Celebration held on October 20, 2021.
Conroe Mayor Jod...
A historic place with unique character and a vibrant personality, Conroe’s culture is on display throughout the year. From nightly musical acts to annual festivals and everything in between, Conroe highlights the very best in cultural arts. Designated as music and film friendly by the State of Texas, Conroe’s reputatio...
Conroe Celebrates Its Manufacturers!
Oct 1 2021Conroe, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country, and a significant driver of that growth is the presence of a diverse, vibrant collection of manufacturing companies that create careers full of opportunities for advancement and stability. Held on October 1, National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) presents the perfect opportunity fo...
Conroe’s robust and diverse economic landscape leads to a unique blend of job opportunities and career paths. From health services to manufacturing and hospitality to retail, Conroe’s growth is on display with prospects for professionals. Despite the pandemic challenges faced by job seekers and employers, many companies in Conroe ar...
Talent is Made in Conroe
Aug 31 2021Businesses across the country are part of a growing narrative of the challenges of filling open positions. Regardless of industry segment or size, employers are having an increasingly difficult time finding qualified persons for the roles they require to operate as desired.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), th...
Talent is Made Here Featuring New Danville
Aug 23 2021Conroe’s talent is diverse and inclusive, representative of the greater community. New Danville, a private nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is helping to lead the way in giving everyone an opportunity through work partnerships with Conroe area companies. And partnerships like these showcase why in Conroe, Texas, Talent is Made Here.
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Conroe's spirit of collaboration has helped lead the way in building a qualified workforce. The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) works with businesses, education, nonprofits, and other community stakeholders to create industry-ready employees. These partners and their dedication to building a sustainable and competent workforce is among the reasons tha...
The State of Montgomery County, hosted by Bisnow, brought regional stakeholders together for an update on major projects, creating a competitive advantage, and boosting the economy. Held at The Woodlands Towers at the Waterway on August 19, attendees heard from two panels of industry experts and local professionals. Danielle Scheiner...
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As Conroe thrives through innovation, the historic charm of the city remains vital to businesses, residents, and community leaders. Conroe’s proud history continues to be on display with Downtown Conroe as the epicenter. Shepard’s Barber Shop, the longest continually operating barber shop in Texas, highlights this history. With an ol...
Conroe’s focus on creating an ideal business climate has attracted a diverse collection of companies that call Conroe home. These companies employ innovative techniques to manufacture critical products used across the globe. Stainless Structurals America uses laser fusion at their Conroe Park North facility to produce stainless steel structurals. Th...
The Lake Conroe Region Outlook brought hundreds of regional stakeholders together for an update on the economy, local development, and future growth. Held at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe on April 30, attendees heard from industry experts and local professionals for a robust overview and outlook.
Danielle Scheiner, Executive Directo...
A strong workforce is essential for any community to thrive. Dairy has long held its place as a staple of a healthy diet. Famous for its wealth of vitamins and minerals, dairy is a building block for a healthy body. Conroe is proud to play a role in the productio...
Business leaders and entrepreneurs are consistently seeking the ideal location that will deliver success. Whether involved in a startup, relocation, or expansion, these key decision makers want locations that offer growth in sustainable models for years to come. Conroe, Texas, offers that opportunity with assistance from key entities like th...
Sustainability is achieved in several ways. In business, sustained success is a goal driven by many factors, such as a business-friendly environment and product innovation. Sustainability can also mean protecting the environment for future generations. Galdisa USA, based in Conroe Park North, has discovered that Conroe’s business climate and their ow...
Buske Logistics’ diligent planning for development of its new distribution center resulted in the completion of the Conroe Park North office-warehouse in October 2020, during an ongoing pandemic. Delivering a fully operational, state-of-the-art facility for 2021 has allowed Buske to consolidate its north Houston operations in Conroe to serve existin...
The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) is marking National Economic Development Week from May 9-15, 2021, in the City of Conroe to celebrate the positive contributions of economic development and explain the role of the CEDC professionals in our local community, including:
Promoting economic development projects and sustaining economic development activitie...
The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) understands the importance of the sustainability of economic growth. We have a strong Business Retention and Expansion program designed to promote the growth and development of local companies. Company representatives are encouraged to call and discuss any challenges they may be facing, get hel...
Workforce attraction is critical for economic growth, and as businesses have sought to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the need has grown for talented remote workers. Across a number of industries, businesses of all sizes have begun to prioritize remote workforce attraction. However, some remote workers may struggle with the los...
While virtual meetings still fill the majority of calendar spots, the month of April saw the return of several in-person presentations for the Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC).
Leadership Montgomery County held an Economic Development Session at the Hughes Landing Band Shell in The Woodlands on April 1. Danielle Scheiner, CED...
The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) and its partners showcased their commitment to Conroe’s workforce with the 9th Annual Conroe Job Fair. Held on March 30, the Job Fair utilized a virtual format to safely connect job seekers with employers. The event found success in its new format with more tha...
Conroe-based Pileco Inc. is moving forward with plans to open a brand new facility in Conroe Park North. Situated on 10 acres, the facility will be 25,975 square feet of office and shop space. This project will help Pileco, a supplier of pile driving equipment, keep up with the deman...
Conroe’s friendly nature shines brightest in times of need, as businesses and residents stand ready to help their neighbors and colleagues. Conroe is a city that takes care of its own, with an open invitation to join the family. In Conroe, Texas, Community is Made Here.
Winter Storm Uri wreaked havo...
Conroe, Texas, is booming, welcoming new businesses to the area at a record number! Conroe more than doubled in population since 2000 and continues to see a surge in the growth of businesses and residents. The city is only 40 miles from Houston and only a few miles from th...
