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In 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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) earned its fourth consecutive Economic Excellence Recognition from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The 2021 award was announced during the TEDC’s 2022 Winter Conference held in Sugar Land, Texas, February 16-18, 2022. The Economic Excellence Recognition program provides distinction for economic development organizations that meet a desire...Continue Reading

For 90 years, Brownlee Jewelers has been serving the Conroe community with exceptional customer service and personalized selection. A staple in downtown, the store has assisted generations of customers and developed a loyal base. Brownlee Jewelers’ ability to evolve, while maintaining its historic charm, makes it a truly unique succes...Continue Reading

The original building built in 1962 has been rebuilt into a three-story, mixed-use business center and bank branch. Conroe, Texas (February 23, 2022) – Woodforest National Bank® (“Woodforest”) is excited to announce its newly-constructed, mixed-use business center and bank branch located in historic downtown Conroe at 400 West Davis officially opened to th...Continue Reading

Since 1957, General Packaging Corporation has been designing innovative ways for companies to ship valuable products safely and efficiently. Packaging may seem like a simple task; however, General Packaging is utilizing ingenuity to transform the industry. With a growing presence in Conroe and an effective business model, General Packaging highlight...Continue Reading

Collaboration between local businesses and educational partners is building an innovative and robust workforce for the future of Conroe – a workforce prepared to solve big problems with bigger solutions. The spirit of discovery and cooperation throughout the Conroe community is leading to a modern economic environment with unlimited potential...Continue Reading

AUSTIN (02/10/2022) – Data released from the United States Census Bureau shows Texas is the top exporting state for the 20th year in a row. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement today declaring that Texas had more than $375.3 billion in exports in 2021, exceeding both 2019 and 2020 totals, and accounting fo...Continue Reading

Located approximately 45 minutes north of Houston, Texas, Conroe is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. The combination of nearly two million potential employees within a 40-mile radius and many distribution centers and manufacturing facilities located in Conroe typically provides the perfect combination for workforce supply and demand...Continue Reading

A record 67 companies, organizations, and staffing resources hosted booths to hire and assist job seekers at the 10th Annual Conroe Job Fair on January 25th. Held at the Lone Star Convention Center, hundreds of job seekers attended to apply for jobs covering a wide range of industries.  An impressive variet...Continue Reading

Since 1993, Conroe-based ABI Digital Solutions (ABI) has marched to the front as an industry leader in large digital printing services. ABI’s attention to detail, ability to innovate, and dedication to customer service has driven business success. Having served more than 2,000 customers, ABI’s professional print products showcase that in Conroe...Continue Reading