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    Forging Ahead is Made Here

    November 13, 2023

    Conroe, Texas, is home to manufacturing companies producing goods using the latest technologies and raw materials. While manufacturing jobs often have a stigma of being dirty, dark, and dangerous, modern manufacturing in 2023 is anything but! With manufacturing being one of Conroe’s staple industries, the Conroe Economic Development Council (EDC) celebrates manufacturing excellence.

    Manufacturing Significance

    While the national manufacturing industry has a trillion-dollar economic impact, local manufacturers must educate their community on their importance. Manufacturers who open their doors for tours or other events can inspire a future pipeline of skilled and talented workers. Manufacturers can use this opportunity to showcase their work and workers in modern manufacturing by inviting parents, students, and community members inside their businesses.

    Modern manufacturing roles incorporate the latest technology, like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and robotics, into existing processes, quality control, and problem-solving techniques. Additionally, sustainability is quickly becoming a focused aspect of manufacturing as companies seek to find ways to produce customary items in manners that coexist positively with their natural environment.

    Did You Know?

    Manufacturing is big business in America and globally. Supporting this claim are some manufacturing industry facts shared by the National Association of Manufacturers:

    • Manufacturers contributed $2.91 trillion at the annual rate to the U. S. Economy in Q1 of 2023
    • World trade in manufactured goods grew to nearly $15.3 trillion in 2022
    • Foreign direct investment in the U.S. was nearly $2.3 trillion in 2022
    • For every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, there is a total impact of $2.60 to the overall economy
    • The majority of manufacturing firms in the United States are quite small, having less than 500 employees
    • There were 550,000 manufacturing job openings in July 2023
    • By 2030, 4 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed

    The numbers continue to grow. You can find more facts by going to NAM’s Facts About Manufacturing.

    Texas is a State for Manufacturing Growth


    Manufacturing’s importance in Conroe and throughout Texas comes from its stability and growth, ultimately creating jobs and economic opportunities for local communities. As of 2022, manufacturers in Texas account for $227 billion of the total output in the state and employ almost 7% of the workforce, according to NAM’s latest findings. Other significant data include:

    • $255 billion in exported manufacturing goods by December 2021 and growing
    • Average annual compensation of $93,726.93

    Showcase Your Manufacturing Operation

    There are many advantages to your business in helping your community become more familiar with the possibilities present at your company. Hosting an event helps highlight the reality of modern manufacturing careers to your future workforce and those who can assist your development. Utilize the Manufacturing Institute’s toolkit to help plan tours, send invitations, and develop promotions. You can also contact Conroe’s EDC for assistance.

    Conroe EDC’s mission is to enhance the strength and stability of the greater Conroe economy by supporting existing industry and attracting manufacturing businesses. Whether you are a Conroe business or looking to expand your business in Conroe, start a conversation with Conroe EDC on how we can help you thrive.  
     

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    VGXI project in Deison Technology Park

    “I cannot tell you how many people in Conroe have told us, ‘VGXI is exactly what we've been searching for to lead Deison Technology Park.’ We could not have accomplished this without the CEDC staff. Conroe has been so welcoming. It fills us with pride.”

    Dorothy Peterson, VGXI Chief Operating Officer

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    Eleet Cryogenics project in Conroe Park North

    “Conroe Park North has everything we need. The infrastructure is in place, the Park is very well maintained, and we can be close to our customer base. I thought to myself on that first visit, ‘This is where I want to be.’”

    Garry Sears, Founder and President/CEO of Eleet Cryogenics, Inc. 

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    Texas Tissue project in Conroe Park North

    “Conroe had the available land and the necessary resources to build what we needed. And from a labor standpoint, Conroe is an attractive market to recruit talent. People want to live and work there.”

    Joe Suarez, Texas Tissue Chief Financial Officer

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    American Furniture Warehouse project in Conroe

    “Conroe checks all the boxes for what we look for when we expand: accessibility to land, infrastructure, and people. The CEDC listened to our needs and moved quickly to connect us with important resources, and the City of Conroe has been incredibly hospitable.”

    Nolan Morrison, American Furniture Warehouse Executive

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    “The existing infrastructure in and around Conroe Park North creates a smart investment for us because the structure is there. The economics make sense versus competing parks in the area.”

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