Texas City Economic Development Corporation

The Phoenix Business Accelerator was established by the Texas Economic Development Corporation in 2024, and we are thrilled to announce our grand opening! The Phoenix aims to assist businesses and entrepreneurs within their first three years of operation by providing low-cost office space and a full suite of amenities. Additionally, membership with the Phoenix will connect our clients to the Houston Cannon, not to mention a range of educational opportunities. Please come learn more on Friday, March 14 beginning at 4:15PM! We are located at 607 6th Street in downtown Texas City!

Calling experienced welders! The TCISD Industrial Trades Center is looking for an individual with training/work experience in welding to serve as the program's new Welding Teacher. See below for details!

EXCITING NEWS FROM TEXAS CITY ISD! Texas City ISD is proud to announce that we have been named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT)! This prestigious honor recognizes districts that excel in workforce readiness, innovation in CTE and student achievement. The CTE District of Distinction program celebrates districts that lead the way in preparing students for future careers by offering high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Texas City ISD is committed to equipping students with the skills and certifications needed for success in today’s workforce. Why This Matters: This recognition highlights Texas City ISD’s commitment to career readiness, industry partnerships and innovative programming that align with workforce needs. It also opens the door to new opportunities for collaboration with education and business leaders, ensuring continued success for our students. Texas City ISD’s CTE programs are built on a foundation of excellence, offering students opportunities in: Industry-based certifications Specialized career pathways Hands-on learning experiences Strong partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders This is just the beginning! Texas City ISD will continue to provide outstanding CTE programs that prepare students for a bright future. Congratulations to our students, teachers and staff for earning this well-deserved recognition!?

We are so grateful for all of our Economic Development Corporation members for dedicating their time and providing leadership for our program! This week, we are especially grateful for our Chair, Mark Ciavaglia (right), and our Vice Chair, Randy Dietel (left), for accepting these critical roles on our board. Thank you to all of our EDC Board members for your continued support!!

Come join our team!! We have posted our Community Events and Tourism Manager position, and we are so excited to expand our services to the community! If you like event management, working closely with local tourist attractions and in-person City promotions, this job could be for you! If you have any questions, feel free to call Kristin Edwards, Director of Economic Development, at 409-739-7538.

The City of Texas City had the wonderful opportunity today to participate in TCISD’s Career and Training Education (CTE) Program Ambassador Leadership Conference! Joe Tumbleson, Homeland Security Director/Emergency Manager; Kristin Edwards, Director of Economic Development; Jennifer Price, Human Resources Director; and Ariel Callis, Economic Development Project Manager each met and conducted mock interviews with freshman through senior students in the CTE program. “It was such an honor to participate in the CTE Ambassador Leadership Conference again this year,” Edwards said. “These students have very bright futures ahead of them in a range of industries – we can’t wait to see where their career paths will lead them!”

During a recent meeting of our Downtown 6th Street Businesses, the Texas City Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit attended the meeting to provide helpful tips to a group of business owners. We so appreciate Captain David Heckard and Officers A. Martinez, M. Turner and T. Haynes being with us!

Check out the press release below on an industry project slated for Texas City! Galveston LNG Bunker Port and Energy Transfer Advance Availability of Clean LNG for Marine Bunkering in the US Gulf Continuing to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonization of the maritime sector, Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC (“GLBP”) has entered into a Gas Supply Agreement (“GSA”) regarding the delivery of natural gas to the GLBP terminal in Texas City, Texas. https://lnkd.in/gP6ciqTF

Attention, Texas City small business community! Recovery loans are available local banks. Please see below for details.

On Monday morning, the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, joined by several members of the City Commission, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Texas City Community Plaza! This fantastic amenity, to be located at 718 6th Street, will feature a food truck park, a water play area, playground equipment, a performance stage and a dog park. Construction has begun, and the project should be complete in about 12 months. Also in attendance at the event was the project architectural firm, Clark Condon, B&D Contractors, and City staff from Administration, Public Works and Planning and Engineering. This project is a true team effort, and we want to thank everyone who came out for this special day!