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    Conroe Boasts Careers

    January 31, 2024

    Businesses need employees as well as they need customers. The workforce is one of the most crucial factors in business, economic growth, and development. What is the workforce? “Workforce is the total number of people in a … region who are physically able to do a job and are available for work,” - Collins Dictionary.

    Conroe could not have exceptional business retention without the 1.8M workforce residing within 40 miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., and among other benefits, it’s because of Conroe’s workforce that more is made here.

    Job vs. Career

    According to Indeed.com, a job and career are not the same, though one is needed to create the other:

    “A career is a lifelong professional journey. The purpose of a career is to support your lifestyle while also reaching your goals and ambitions. In order to reach such goals, you may need a certain level of training, education, or experience. Your career path tends to build upon itself. When first starting out in your profession, you typically have an entry-level position. As time goes on, you progress in your career, getting more advanced opportunities.

    A job is something you do to earn money. It is less focused on your future achievements and more on the present moment of supporting yourself. Most jobs are short-term experiences, where you work for an hourly wage. Rather than focusing on your professional development, you're more focused on getting a specific task done.”

    CEDC’s Commitment to Workforce Development

    Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) takes great pride in being a conduit between businesses and Conroe’s community of talented job seekers by knowing what’s needed and anticipating future demands. CEDC routinely communicates with business owners while listening to the community to stay abreast of workforce needs and changes.

    Upskilling, the act of minimizing skills gaps and expanding abilities, is one of Conroe’s workforce assets. There are over 30 higher education facilities within 70 miles of Conroe. More closely, five colleges within a 30-minute drive of Conroe offer a wealth of upskilling classes. Yet, Lone Star College - Conroe Center and Lone Star Corporate College are right in Conroe, offering technical training, professional development certifications, and employee training/education.

    CEDC is partnered with five upskilling outlets to help current and future workforce remain in demand:

    • Lone Star College - Conroe Center
    • Lone Star Corporate College
    • USTMAX
    • Work in Texas
    • Workforce Solutions

    With these partnerships, CEDC offers additional services ranging from updated job postings to helping the unemployed re-enter the workforce. Most recently, CEDC is coming off of its 12th Annual Job Fair that took place on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Industries ranged from healthcare to city employment to manufacturing to banking and more. Open positions ranged from entry-level to management and from unlicensed to licensed. Having over 40 businesses connect with over 600 job seekers made the job fair a success.

    Careers Are Made Here

    Conroe, Texas, has a strong workforce with resources to ensure each Conroe business hires the talent they need to grow. CEDC focuses on the recruitment, retention, and expansion of businesses. Contact CEDC to learn how your business will benefit in Conroe!

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    Eleet

    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. 

    Eleet
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    AFW

    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

    AFW
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    Texas Tissue

    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

    Texas Tissue
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    VGXI

    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

    VGXI
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    Buske Logistics

    Buske Logistics project in Conroe Park North

    “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.”

    John Babington, Buske President and Owner

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