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[Washington, DC]– The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) has been recognized as one of 67 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). “PEDC displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor,” sai...Continue Reading

At mid-year 2021, Texas leads the nation in export trade — with $171.9 billion as of June 2021. This should come as no surprise to anyone who knows that Texas has been the nation’s No. 1 state for exports for the past 19 years. But did you know that Texas expor...Continue Reading

Paintings often bring out an artist's view of their subject, often revealing beauty not realized by other viewers. As seven artists create murals on buildings in Pasadena’s Shaw Avenue District, they seek to reveal the beauty that has always existed locally, helping to revitalize the community in the process. “The artwor...Continue Reading

PASADENA, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Dental has officially opened its doors in Pasadena, Texas with the opening of a brand-new office, bringing a renowned dentist to the community. This is the 47th Aspen Dental practice in the state of Texas, as Aspen Dental continues to break down barriers and bring comprehensive, affordabl...Continue Reading

When the Shaw Avenue revitalization project is finished, it will truly be a piece of art. Actually, multiple pieces of art, as seven murals are slated to adorn walls in Pasadena’s historic Shaw District and four of them are already in place. The artwork is part of a $2.8 million project funde...Continue Reading

For the past year, various government entities and economic development corporations have sought to provide assistance to small businesses across the country to combat the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) was able to do that with over 168 small businesses in the Pasadena are...Continue Reading

For the past year, various government entities and economic development corporations have sought to provide assistance to small businesses across the country to combat the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) was able to do that with over 165 small businesses in the Pasadena area...Continue Reading

Haldor Topsoe A/S (Lyngby, Denmark) will build a 15,000-ton/yr hydroprocessing-catalyst plant at the company’s existing Bayport production site in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. The plant will increase production capacity of Topsoe’s TK catalyst family to meet increasing demand, both in traditional petroleum refining and for use with Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology fo...Continue Reading

Pasadena, Texas — According to state and local economic development sources Mitsubishi Chemical America plans to invest $650,000.00 to build out 9,363 square feet of new space in Pasadena. The company plans to occupy the new space at 9675 Bayport Blvd in Pasadena, on or about January 1, 2022. Accordin...Continue Reading

Pasadena, Texas — According to state and local economic development sources Oceans Healthcare plans to invest $2,000,000.00 to build out 9,125 square feet of new space in Pasadena. The company plans to occupy the new space at 4001 Preston Ave in Pasadena, on or about May 1, 2022. According t...Continue Reading

Pasadena, Texas, June 25, 2021 – The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is pleased to announce its partnership with seven Texas-based artists on the design and installation of murals around the Shaw District. “We established a panel of professionals to review, grade, and vet the concept submissions,” said Sheena Salvino, Redevelopmen...Continue Reading

The residential real estate market has been thriving in 2021 and Pasadena, Texas is a wonderful area to own a home. Homeownsership can seem like a daunting achievement to obtain, but it brings many benefits to families, neighborhoods and communities alike. The Pasadena EDC celebrates National Homeownership Month during Jun...Continue Reading

Pasadena Independent School District achieves Better Buildings Challenge energy savings goal The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently recognized Pasadena ISD for achieving its energy savings goal as a partner in the Better Buildings Challenge. Through the challenge, the district achieved an energy savings of 28 percent due to greater efficienc...Continue Reading

Pasadena, Texas, May 20, 2021 – The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new and redesigned website, www.PasadenaEDC.com. The new website has been designed to offer the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality while allowing visitors to search for resources an...Continue Reading

Aparecer en línea cuando los clientes buscan sus productos y servicios es ahora más importante que nunca, y esto no sucede por accidente. San Jacinto College SBDC, La ciudad de Pasadena, Mansfield Marketing,  La Iglesia del Pueblo y Harris County Precinct 2 se han unido y están emocionados para conectars...Continue Reading

Pasadena joins cities nationwide to increase awareness of the positive work economic developers do to enhance local economic impact Pasadena, Texas – PEDC is marking National Economic Development Week from May 9-15, 2021 to celebrate the contributions of positive economic development and explain the role of the profession in our loca...Continue Reading

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is excited to announce the expansion of its presence in the Gulf Coast region by opening a new office at 12000 Aerospace Ave., Suite 200 in Houston, Texas. This is Hargrove’s 16th full-service operation, with 15 domestic offices and one international. As Hargrove’s fourth operation in th...Continue Reading

For the 17th year in a row, Texas has again been named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine. The rankings are determined by the CEO’s assessments of each state’s business climate, workforce, and quality of life. Texa...Continue Reading

Plans are moving along on developing a possible greenway hike-and-bike trail along Vince Bayou in Pasadena. The proposed project is in the study phase. If it comes to fruition, the path would run from Strawberry Park, 2900 Lafferty, to Memorial Park, 501 W. Jackson, about three miles, and the bulk of the trip woul...Continue Reading

An ambitious plan is in the planning stages that would connect parks in Pasadena’s north and south sides without using thoroughfares. The Vince Bayou Trail Project would see the construction of a three-mile hike-and-bike path along the waterway that would connect Strawberry Park, 2900 Lafferty, to Memorial Park, 500 W. Jackson. The trail would also lin...Continue Reading

(Pasadena, Texas) – Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is excited to announce the expansion of its presence in the Gulf Coast region by opening a new office at 12000 Aerospace Ave., Suite 200 in Houston, Texas. This is Hargrove’s 16th full-service operation, with 15 domestic offices and one international. As Hargrove’...Continue Reading