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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (September 20, 2022) – The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) received two 2022 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
The CEDC earned an Economic Development Gold Award in the Digital Media category for the ‘More is Made Here’ marketing campaign. ‘More i...
Every Day is Made Here Featuring MoCo Food Hall
Sep 22 2022In Conroe, every day brings a new opportunity! As historic, charming Downtown Conroe continues to flourish during its revitalization, several culinary and entertainment options are attracting visitors for new and varied experiences. One such option, MoCo Food Hall, opened August 6 on Metcalf Street with a plethora of unique food vendors and a...
Every Saturday, visitors to downtown Conroe enjoy the opportunity to experience Conroe’s local flavor. Featuring area vendors selling diverse products, Main Street Market allows customers to explore something distinctively Conroe. Main Street Market captures the charming experience delivered in downtown Conroe every day, while showcasing a unique opportunity to fin...
Bauer Equipment America, in conjunction with GEFCO A BAUER Group Company, broke ground on August 3, 2022, to mark the start of the construction for the new Bauer GEFCO facility in Conroe Park North. The facility will be used for the assembly and manufacturing of GEFCO drilling rigs and will als...
The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) was honored as the City/Municipality of the Year at the REDnews 2022 Real Estate Awards on August 18 at OMNI Houston. The CEDC was selected the winner by a panel of six judges representing the commercial real estate industry.
The CEDC also won the awar...
NOV Texas Oil Tools, a manufacturer of wellhead pressure control equipment, was recently recognized by IndustryWeek as one of North America’s best plants. The Conroe plant, located at 3770 Pollok Drive, was one of just four facilities that received IndustryWeek’s Best Plant Award in 2022. NOV Texas Oil Tools i...
Driven by dependability, innovation, and results, Turbo Drill Industries is an OEM manufacturer and supplier of downhole drilling products that support the oil and gas industry. Founded in Conroe in 2007, Turbo Drill’s team of experts takes pride in delivering solutions for their customers. With a vertically integrated approach, Turb...
The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) is pleased to share details about the recently launched Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR Program). Between now and November 22, Conroe businesses and organizations can apply for one-time grants of up to $20,000 that will be issued to reimburse eligible costs t...
The CEDC and Visit Conroe are marking National Intern Day 2022 by celebrating our interns, Debbie Chu and Kendall Woolley.
Through a paid summer internship with the City of Conroe, Woolley has worked alongside tourism and economic development professionals to help produce photography and video content for social media and websites...
Conroe is synonymous with outdoor recreation. From family fun on the cooling waters of Lake Conroe to relaxing getaways in the area's forests, Conroe has plenty of enjoyable activities to fulfill the need to get out and live life to the fullest!
Play on the Water
No reference to outdoor summer recreation i...
With a mission to prepare emerging and existing leaders to understand local issues, grow their leadership skills, and connect with others to better serve Montgomery County, Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) plays a major role in shaping the Conroe area's network. Graduates of LMC utilize what they learn to ascend to leadershi...
For 15 years Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) Executive Director Danielle Scheiner has been serving her community through economic development. Working to bring jobs, investment, and opportunity to Conroe, Scheiner’s dedication to her profession delivers impactful results. As we celebrate Scheiner for her milestone, her story shows that in Conroe, Leadership i...
For more than four decades, Minco Inc. has called Conroe home. Founded by Jim Cheatham in 1978, the company operates high-speed computer numerical control (CNC) machines to manufacture custom precision equipment. Specializing in oil and gas products, specifically surface wellheads, subsea processing equipment, and flow control equipment, Minco leans o...
Eleet Cryogenics, a provider of cryogenic bulk storage tank rehab, repair, and refurbishment, opened the doors to its new 48,000-square-foot complex in Conroe Park North. The Conroe facility became fully operational in April and the company is already utilizing the new space to serve a growing customer base.
Located on mor...
SizeUp Your Business in Conroe
May 16 2022In today’s economy, small businesses need every competitive advantage they can find. Conroe Economic Development Council is pleased to provide the ultimate tool to deliver that advantage at no cost to its users with SizeUpConroeTX.
SizeUp is a powerful business intelligence tool that can be used to benchmark and rank performance against industr...
The City of Conroe and the CEDC are ready and prepared to help businesses succeed. In Conroe, Texas, Economic Development is Made Here!
Conroe Mayor Jody Czajkoski kicked off the second day of Economic Development Week telling partners and stakeholders at the Economic Development Week Roundtable that Conroe is prepared t...
CONROE, TEXAS (May 9, 2022) – The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) honored two longtime partners at its Economic Development Week Luncheon on Monday, May 9. The 2022 Economic Development Champion and 2022 Economic Development Community Partner awards were presented to Don Buckalew and Crown Cork & Seal, respectively. Buckale...
CONROE, TEXAS (May 4, 2022) – The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) will host Economic Development Week from May 9 - 13 to inform the community and celebrate the contributions of the CEDC and its stakeholders. The weeklong showcase will bring together economic development partners for insights into Conroe’s econom...
Small businesses are the backbone of communities across America. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) indicates that 99.9% of all businesses in the country qualify as small businesses, which employ 47.1% of U.S. employees. In addition to job creation, these businesses keep money with the local citizenry, build a critica...
Pileco Inc., a supplier of pile driving equipment, has commenced operations at its new Conroe Park North facility. With 25,975 square feet of office and shop on roughly 10 acres, Pileco has ample space to keep up with customer demand.
Pileco moved into their new facility in February and has graduall...
Ver-Mac, a leader in the traffic safety industry, is the latest company to discover an ideal home in Conroe. The Quebec City, Canada-based company moved its United States operations from Houston to Conroe in December, purchasing a 71,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Conroe Park North. Ver-Mac will utilize its Conroe facilit...
KALAMAZOO, MICH. (April 13, 2022) – Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) Deputy Director Laura Lea Palmer was announced by Consultant Connect as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. This annual list is designed to acknowledge top leaders in this field and elevate the conversation around economic development and job creation...
From natural beauty and historic charm to delicious cuisine and awe-inspiring cultural arts, people head to Conroe for unique experiences and places. This is certainly the case for those who enjoy craft beer and an exciting brewery experience! With numerous local options for quality craft beer in Conroe, this Apri...
Five of the top 10 counties and four of the top 10 metro areas for population growth were in Texas, according to the Census.
Montgomery was among the top 10 counties in the United States for population growth from July 2020 to July 2021, according to data from the U.S. Censu...
