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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...
Make Pasadena Your Holiday Shopping Haven
Nov 19 2024Starting with November’s Black Friday weekend of sales, the pleasures and pressures of shopping increase through December 31st. Why not ease the stress and maximize the joy by shopping locally and supporting Pasadena’s amazing businesses and service providers? Pasadena Has What You NeedAs the second-largest city in the Greater Houston Metro...
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Pasadena Loves Local is an ongoing campaign that embraces Shop Local while serving a bigger purpose. Pasadena Loves Local aims to unite the entire community and work collectively to raise awareness about the importance of investing in our locale.Shop Local is not the main goal behind Pasadena Loves Local, it is...
The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) Division of Student Affairs (DSA) announces that the campus has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation. This accolade is awarded to institutions that were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Out of the 1,800 schools that participated in...
Pasadena Acknowledges Its Manufacturers
Oct 31 2024Pasadena, Texas, is a major industrial hub, known for its contributions to the manufacturing industry in the petrochemical, aerospace, solar panels, and industrial equipment sectors. We would be remiss if we didn’t thank them for stimulating and leading Pasadena’s economic growth and stabilizing the workforce as we end National Manufacturing...
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Pasadena, Texas is experiencing dynamic growth, making it one of the best locations in the Houston Metropolitan Area for business expansion. From a thriving local economy to strategic infrastructure improvements, the Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is helping businesses grow and succeed. Here's why your next big move should be...
September 2024 — As Houston continues an upward ascent of economic growth, regional leaders shared some important developments and initiatives underway during the Invest: Houston 2023-2024 Launch Conference. The wider business community gathered on Thursday morning at JW Marriot, with more than 200 industry executives, elected officials, and rising stars in...
September is Workforce Development Month
Sep 19 2024Workforce Development Month was created in 2005 to raise awareness and highlight the value generated by workforce development professionals who are conduits for businesses looking to hire and train educated, knowledgeable, and talented job seekers. Workforce development professionals create, manage, support, and execute programs to ensure their job seekers are...
In short, the projected completion dates have not changed, as forward movement continues. Pasadena Blvd is scheduled to be completed by Summer 2025. Pasadena Arena & Convention Center’s renovation will be completed by Fall 2025. A Brighter Future for PasadenaWith pain comes progress. As construction continues, we appreciate your patience and...
Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) formally celebrated Sandra Hughes, DC, MEd, FICC as the institution's 16th President during an investiture ceremony August 3rd. The celebration of a new era at TCC was held inside the Dr. Yasunori Iwama Education Center on the campus of the Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena.Dr. Hughes,...
July is National Park and Recreation Month
Jul 22 2024Pasadena, Texas, isn't just about city life. With over 50 parks and miles of trails, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. It is also home to the nation’s largest urban wilderness preserve, Armand Bayou Nature Center, and is known for having the world’s largest strawberry shortcake at the Pasadena Strawberry...
HOUSTON – Port Houston is proud to announce its approval by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to handle cold treatment cargo. This approval enables Port Houston to receive and manage shipments that complete the prescribed cold treatment process while in transit on...
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June is National Homeownership Month
Jun 20 2024“June is National Homeownership Month when we promote the benefits of homeownership and recommit to creating opportunities for future homeowners.” - NAR.“Whether you own or rent a home, you’re invested in and connected to the place you live. While homeownership is a good fit for many, renting also helps people...
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Since its establishment in 1974, Monument Chevrolet in Pasadena, TX, has been more than just a dealership; it's been a cornerstone of the community, embodying the spirit of service, excellence, and dedication. Over the past five decades, this family-owned dealership has not only provided the residents of Pasadena and the...
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Everything's bigger in Texas—especially the population.For the second year in a row, two Texas metropolitan areas are leading the country in terms of growth. The Dallas-Fort Worth area added 152,598 residents between July 2022 and July 2023, according to new data from the Census Bureau. Right behind it was the...
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...