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More people than ever are expected to take a chance on entrepreneurship in 2023, according to Intuit Quickbooks Data. Despite the struggles that may lie ahead due to shifting political and economic climates, many entrepreneurs are emerging with new, innovative ideas that are shaping the way businesses operate.
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"Project 11" is a billion-dollar plan that will help Port Houston, the busiest by tonnage in the nation, better accomodate bigger ships.
HOUSTON, Texas — The busiest waterway in the nation is right in our own backyard.
"We're 50 million tons bigger than number two," said Port Houston Infastructure Officer Rich Byrnes.
Accomodatin...
Make this Holiday Season Local Pasadena!
Nov 4 2022Pasadena, TX, is known as a community that cares. Residents typically display that affection during the holiday season by frequenting and patronizing local businesses. An excellent opportunity to continue that tradition is Small Business Saturday, a day on which communities across the nation can support local entrepreneurs, shops and othe...
Small businesses have been driven to seek new and unique methods to drive their sales over the past few years. In the face of rising online shopping options, brick-and-mortar businesses must find opportunities to bring customers through their doors. For many, that means creating an exciting first impression the custome...
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According to Tangram Design, LLC, signage and wayfinding systems guide people through a physical environment and enhance their understanding and experience of the space. Wayfinding signage refers to ...
Greater Houston Partnership Urges Advancement of Coastal Spine Project for a More Resilient Houston
Oct 6 2022Photo courtesy of Greater Houston Partnership
In late September, the Greater Houston Partnership, in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD), coordinated a trip to Washington D.C., to educate on the importance of the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Project. The Coastal Spine — a barrier flood gate and levee syste...
Pasadena manufacturing companies offer their employees dynamic career opportunities with well-paying jobs and roles involving the latest technologies. Recruiting, hiring and training that workforce is a constant process for those businesses regardless of industry sector. Hosting an onsite event is an excellent method to bring potential employees to you.
This year...
15 Best things to do in Pasadena, TX
Sep 10 2022Pasadena was founded in 1893 and named after Pasadena California, thanks to their similarities in the form of lush vegetation and natural sites.
The city sits southeast of Harris County, bordered by Deer Park and Jacinto City.
Today, you'll still see much of Pasadena as an area that takes pride in it...
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Pasadena plans to light up Highway 225 underpasses and hopes people will hold events there
Sep 8 2022A project aims to transform a shadowy area where some Pasadena streets pass under Texas 225 into a well-lit space attractive for staging events.
The Pasadena Economic Development Corp.'s (PEDC) Shaver-Munger-Main Underpass Project will add lighting where those streets pass under the highway - areas that are dim and dingy, eve...
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Don't miss the upcoming DEI in the Workplace: It's Smart Business! Panel & Networking Event on Wednesday, September 28 presented by the Pasadena Loves Local Program in collaboration with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Pasadena Economic Development Corporation.
Anthony Rathbun courtesy of Houston Parks Board
Design work is expected to be completed this fall for the first section of a hike-and-bike trail along Vince Bayou that would eventually connect Pasadena's north and south sides, and if all goes well, that first leg of the path will open in ...
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After completion of the first phase of a project to revitalize Shaw Avenue, the Pasadena Economic Development Corp. plans to work with property owners to seek grants to beautify buildings in the area with hopes of sparking something big.
"I love that area and I think it is a unique opportunit...
Pasadena Economic Development Corporation is pleased to share details about the newly launched Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR Program). Qualified applicants are eligible to receive one-time grants of up to $20,000 to reimburse eligible costs to qualifying Texas entities negatively impacted by COVID-19 in the tourism, travel, an...
WASHINGTON (July 28, 2022) — The American Chemistry Council joined with the Texas Chemical Council (TCC), the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and the East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) to thank Congress for its strong bipartisan vote to pass a major infrastructure bill that will help support manufacturing i...
"Our mission is 'safe, reliable, profitable operations,' and this project checks all those boxes," general manager Tim Sutherland says of the Light Tight Oil (LTO) project.
The project, which recently received regulatory approval, will increase the amount of crude oil that can be processed at our Chevron Pasadena Refinery in Pasadena...
You can't knock the power of small business storytelling. From generation to generation, storytelling is the primary way of passing down traditions, beliefs, and important family history. Stories can energize us, empower us, and unite us around a shared cause. If stories are so powerful, then it only makes sens...
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With temperatures regularly topping 100 degrees this summer, the reopening of El Jardin Beach Park was a welcome sight.
The park at 500 El Jardin Drive in Pasadena was closed at Thanksgiving so that a new parking lot could be constructed, but it reopened July 4.
The new lot at the par...
Pasadena, Texas – The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is pleased to announce its awarding of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields Assessment Grant which empowers states, communities, and other stakeholders to work together to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse brownfields. A brownfield is a property, the expansion...
Pasadena, Texas – The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is pleased to announce that Pasadena’s Historic Shaw Avenue District revitalization is well underway with the first major milestone completed. The revitalization strategy for the central business district includes infrastructure upgrades, pedestrian improvements, and green infrastructure.
“The Pasadena community is thrilled to se...
5 Advantages of an Exterior Facade Renovation
Jun 23 2022There are many best business practices out there, some of which can be applied across the board regardless of industry, while others are more trade specific. However, one of the most fundamental and long-established methods for running a successful business is curb appeal. A business that looks good tends t...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today the Aspen Institute named San Jacinto College one of the 10 finalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence - an honor that follows the College's recognition as an Aspen Prize Finalist with Distinction in 2021, Aspen Prize Finalist in 2019, and Aspen Priz...
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC), a specialty chemical company, today announced plans to build the only plant in the U.S. producing acetylene-based conductive additives – a critical link in the value chain for lithium-ion batteries, high-voltage cables and other products powering the global transition to electrification and renewable energy.
Orion’s planne...
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Efforts to create a community garden in Pasadena have come to fruition.
The Vince Bayou Community Garden, 501 W. Harris, has officially opened and has proven a magnet for residents wanting to test their green thumbs..
“People are very interested in it and we had all of the beds fill up very quickly,&rdquo...
