EAMD HICOC Economic Forum

The 6th Annual Economic Development Forum, once again sponsored by the East Aldine District focused on “Facts not Fiction” as an underlying theme. In the past or at other area economic forums, a large emphasis was and is placed on economists and forecasts of future economic possibilities. This year the Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce, [...]

2012-03-22T00:38:08-05:00February 16th, 2012|Community, Economic Development, Events|

ABWA Monthly Luncheon Invitation

Belonging • Conversing • Achieving • Achievement • Expectations Make plans to join us for the February meeting of the American Business Women's Association Greenspoint Chapter. If you are in business – as an employee, employer, business owner, service provider, consultant, or looking for your next opportunity – this organization is designed for you! February's [...]

2012-02-10T04:14:08-06:00February 10th, 2012|Community, Economic Development, Events|

Helping Houston to Hire Houston

Beasley Tire Service Inc. is proud to announce the Helping Houston to Hire Houston program which will begin Christmas week and run through all of 2012. Bob Beasley, President and Owner of Beasley Tire Service said, “We are responding to our mayor’s call to HIRE HOUSTON FIRST by providing reliable transportation so that our fellow [...]

2012-01-28T04:10:10-06:00December 14th, 2011|Community, Economic Development, Events|

Free Business Success Seminars

Lone Star College – CyFair offers 60 Minute information-packed seminars designed to help you build your successful business. For free. 60 minutes, Six weeks, Success. The Commissioner Speaks Sept. 28, 2011 · Steve Radack, Commissioner, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Radack joins us to discuss the current business climate in Harris County including transportation issues [...]

2011-09-29T16:35:03-05:00September 29th, 2011|Economic Development, Events|

BARC opens new Wellness Center

BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, unveiled a new Wellness Center on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, in honor of World Rabies Day. BARC will offer low-cost rabies vaccinations, heartworm testing and other preventative medications through the new Wellness Center. A full description of the services and products is available at the [...]

2011-09-29T15:57:19-05:00September 29th, 2011|Community, Economic Development, Pet Events|

Kennedy Greens Business Park

The primary new star of the East Aldine District is the Kennedy Greens Business Park being developed by Clay Development & Construction, Inc. This industrial park is situated on the east side of JFK on the north side of Greens Bayou. It encompasses 186 acres of which 40 acres are devoted to a detention pond. [...]

2011-09-25T23:00:17-05:00September 13th, 2011|Economic Development, Projects|

Strategic Partner Awards 2011

The strategic parent awards are given out each year to recognize strategic and community partners who make a difference in east Aldine. Categories include: • Chairman's Award • Governmental • Educational • Public Health • Community and Youth • Public Safety • Business • Volunteer of the Year 2011 Winners Chairman's Award: Senator Mario Gallegos [...]

2012-03-22T00:41:26-05:00September 13th, 2011|About the District, Community, Economic Development, Events|

New Funding Opportunities

Department of Labor (DOL): June 2, 2011 is the deadline for the first round of H-1B Technical Skills Training Grants funding competition. As noted in the May 3rd newsletter, DOL expects to fund 75-100 grants through a single solicitation. Individual grants will range from $1 million to $5 million and will be distributed through two rounds [...]

2011-09-02T17:27:27-05:00May 26th, 2011|Economic Development|

Mayor Announces $25 Million Initiative

Houston, TX- February 24, 2011 - Mayor Annise Parker announced Thursday, February 24 that Houston has been selected to join the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative. The initiative, already in place in several other cities, comes with a $25 million commitment to provide loans to help local small businesses.  Additional grants will be provided [...]

2011-09-02T17:18:41-05:00February 24th, 2011|Economic Development|
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