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Houston Transforms into the Dynamic Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metropolitan Statistical Area
Sep 29 2023According to the U.S. Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Houston is now named the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metropolitan Statistical Area, solidifying the city of Pasadena's stature as a major economic driver in the region.According to Chief Economist & SVP at the Greater Houston Partnership, Patrick Jankowski, “the criteria to be...
Pasadena Companies Are Energizing the World
Jul 21 2020The products you use every day start right here in Pasadena – whether they’re made here or passing through Port Houston, there is a high probability that the products you see in the store or use in your home or business have touched Pasadena’s shores. Port Houston is one of the...
After many discussions with top employers in the City of Pasadena, they expressed that the main struggle they face is finding quality applicants to help their businesses thrive. Furthermore, high on their list of priorities was finding ways to cultivate culture and get people from all walks of life and...
Port Houston has leapt from being the number seven container terminal in the country to number five and it is continuing to grow with key exports including plastics and petrochemicals, along with 60% of the polyethylene resins produced in the U.S. Roger Guenther, executive director with Port Houston Authority, told attendees...
The Houston region has once again ranked third among top U.S. metros for attracting new business, according to Site Selection Magazine's yearly analysis, while Texas earned its 12th consecutive Governor's Cup.“The Governor's Cups recognize not only the winning governors, but their entire economic development teams, and by extension, the many...
Pasadena, Texas, January 25, 2024 — The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) and the City of Pasadena, TX will break ground on an expansion and renovation of the Pasadena Arena & Convention Center at 10am on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. “We are thrilled to break ground on this project. The citizens...
Image courtesy of LyondellBasell Bayport Polymers PlantHOUSTON, Dec. 8, 2023/PRNewswire/ – LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Ethylene Oxide & Derivates (EO&D) business along with the production facility located in Bayport, Texas to INEOS Oxide (INEOS).“This transaction is evidence of our disciplined focus...
Whether you are a current business owner or considering becoming one, a business plan is a necessary living document for progress. Though the task may be daunting, once written, a business plan should be updated annually to accommodate the business’ growth and changes. That’s why December is recognized as National...
BASF opens the door for career paths in modern manufacturing with new apprenticeship opportunities
Nov 14 2023Image courtesy of BASFFLORHAM PARK, NJ, November 14, 2023 — BASF's North American Apprenticeship Development Program has expanded for a second consecutive year in 2023, launching at eight additional regional manufacturing sites. The program, which offers apprentices a unique opportunity to gain on-the-job training and earn industry-recognized credentials while receiving...
November Is a National Season
Nov 7 2023Whether you’re gearing up for your favorite seasonal latte, winter days after a hot summer, Thanksgiving dinner, holiday sales, or the season itself, November is the month many look forward to all year long.Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) explores a much more empathetic side of November days. Nationally, November is...
As we end September being Workforce Development Month, Pasadena’s commitment to workforce development is neverending.Initiated in 2005, Workforce Development Month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of the industry to a growing national economy. Workforce development professionals offer useful connections within the community between businesses looking to...
HOUSTON — It's never too early to start thinking about what comes after high school. A great option is trade school, and you don't have to wait until graduation to get started.
High schools here in Houston can prepare students for a vocational career that includes a maritime program...
Photo by Port Houston
The Houston Ship Channel, an economic driver and a critical link to transporting goods and commerce with more than 200 countries around the world, generated $906 billion of economic value to the U.S. in 2022, reflecting a 13 percent increase since 2018, according to Port Houston's...
Photo Courtesy of Chad Carson, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region
On Tuesday, April 18, Kao Corporation broke ground on a new tertiary amine production plant here in Pasadena, TX to meet growing demand for sterilizing/cleaning applications and a wide range of other industrial applications.
According to the Economic...
Seeking a new location to jump-start your business success? Operating in Pasadena, TX, puts a wide range of operations - from the international corporation to the entrepreneurial start-up - right in the middle of immediate opportunity. As the second-largest city in the Greater Houston Metro Area, Pasadena is a community dedicated...