Texas Economic Development Corporation

Texas Two-Step: Stepping up Economic Development & Tourism in the Houston Region!? ? Delighted to participate in the?Houston-Galveston Area Council?(H-GAC) Texas Two-Step session.?The session included a power-packed day of presentations from various public, private and non-profit industries.?? ? The event was held at the?Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch, and exemplified a perfect example of bringing together the worlds of workforce, economic development & education.? ? It was great to participate with Texas Economic Development Corporation investors and partners that included Gulf Coast/East Texas Regional Representative?Betty Russo, PCED?and?Juliet Stipeche, Executive Director of the?Gulf Coast Workforce Board. ? The Texas Economic Development Corporation is looking forward to further engagement with session participants?Jose Sanchez, Project Manager at?Entergy and?Cristina Womack, IOM, President & CEO of the?Pasadena Chamber of Commerce?related to their potential involvement in the Corporation. Kudos to H-GAC and with OOG’s Texas Economic Development & Tourism team for “STEPPING UP” Texas Two-Step Style! ? The Future is Texas! https://lnkd.in/eNhDGeG6

Way to go EL Paso Electric Company! ? CONGRATULATIONS to Texas Economic Development Corporation Investor El Paso Electric Company for this awesome recognition?achievement?by Site Selection Magazine! ? It’s clear EPE put Texans and their customers first!? ? We appreciate the hard work El Paso Electric Company is doing to power West Texas.? ? Join us the Texas Economic Development Corporation where great things are happening!

ICYMI:?What a fantastic time participating in the Workforce, Economic Development & Education Partnerships panel during the Texas Association of Community Colleges Summer Meeting held at The Westin Austin at The Domain. ? The panel was moderated by Senior Workforce Lead at TACC and former TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar and included Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza and Amarillo Site Leader with Bell Flight Sonja Clark.? ? The TACC Summer Meeting brought together CEOs and college representatives from 48 community college across our great state. The theme for this year's event "Innovate to Elevate: Shaping the Future of Texas Community Colleges" continues to set the stage for an even GREATER TEXAS! We are looking forward to having many of the community colleges in attendance join us as investors at the Texas Economic Development Corporation. The Future is Texas! https://lnkd.in/gKjsjcU4

Veterans = A Powerful Asset for Business Success! Excellent tour and meeting with Combined Arms CEO Mike Hutchings and Executive Director Mia Garcia to discuss future collaborations to ensure our Texas veterans remain part of the conversation. Many of our Texas Economic Development Corporation investors know that by hiring our Texas veterans, businesses gain loyal, skilled, and mission-driven employees! Their experiences bring a unique blend of skills that will drive success in any industry and US Navy veteran Elitania Mancini is a prime example.?She is a petroleum engineer with a bright future ahead and is looking for her next career opportunity with an employer here in Texas! Thanks again to Combined Arms! We are looking forward to potentially welcoming them to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Team.

The Future is Texas! ? Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Present and Planning for the Future! ? Power of Partnerships Video:?https://lnkd.in/exCfuK2j The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) in partnership with the Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott Economic Development & Tourism Office kicked off a day of events that included participation from Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott.? ? The day started with an Investor Summit that included panel discussions on The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Texas and The Future of the Texas CHIPS Act and Semiconductors in Texas. ? The power-packed panels of industry experts included: Giovanni Capriglione, State Representative - District 98 | Diya Wynn, Artificial Intelligence Lead, Amazon Web Services | Katharine McAden, Head of Public Policy & External Affairs, South, Google | Larry Smith, Senior Advisor to the President & CEO of Tokyo Electron US | Larry D., Senior Director of Business Development, Texas Institute for Electronics, The University of Texas at Austin | Jon Taylor, Corporate Vice President of FAB Engineering & Public Affairs, Samsung Semiconductor. The world renown Dr. Ray Perryman then concluded the Investor Summit with a keynote address titled “The Future is Texas!” that spoke to the challenges and mainly the opportunities Texas has to remain an economic development powerhouse. ? The Investor Summit was followed by a Reunion & Recognition Luncheon that brought together past members & past, present, and new investors of the corporation.?The luncheon included a lively historical & new vision “Discussion with Friends” moderated by Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office and Aaron Demerson, President & CEO of TxEDC and a video tribute (linked above) recognizing the history of the corporation and celebrating the historical accomplishments achieved under the leadership of Governor Greg Abbott since 2015.?The panelist included Former TxEDC Board Chair Massey Villarreal, Former Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade, Former TxEDC Board Member Nancy Carol Windham, and Former President/CEO of TxEDC Robert Allen.? ? Governor Greg Abbott closed the luncheon with THANKS and APPRECIATION for those who have charted a path and visionary remarks that provide direction for an even brighter and more successful Texas! ? A BIG THANKS once again to our TxEDC Investors, our Board Members and ALL who joined the events and activities.?What an OUTSTANDING DAY!? ? CONGRATULATIONS also to our “Texas Heisman” partner Adriana Cruz and her team for ALL they have achieved and will continue to ACHIEVE! ? In TEXAS we are FAMILY! Texas First! ? Be sure to check out the pictures from the event here, more to come:?https://lnkd.in/epiwRTxt

Breaking & Exciting?Texas-size News! ? Today, Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Arun Agarwal as Chair and S. David Deanda Jr. as Vice Chair of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.? ? Arun previously served as Vice Chair and replaces Vicki Hollub, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oxy, who recently served as Chair of the Board. David previously served as Treasurer.? ? Arun and David both bring a wealth of experience and continue to be valuable members of the Board. ? Continuing to make Progress! ? For more information, please see the press release from the Governor's Office:?https://lnkd.in/eJJmXaCj ? Check out the announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/efU_nFde

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming Governor’s Small Business Summit in Plainview!? ? This summit is a fantastic opportunity for small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community leaders to connect, network, and learn from industry experts. ? Join to gain valuable insights, discover new strategies for growth, and connect with fellow business leaders. Don’t miss out on this incredible event.?Register now and be part of the movement to empower small businesses! https://lnkd.in/e22YRswj

Yes! Big things happening at the Texas Economic Development Corporation!? Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Investor Summit and Recognition/Reunion Luncheon to be held in Austin, Texas, on?August 26, 2024?at the?Fairmont Austin. The Investor Summit, (for TxEDC Investors Only), will feature panelists discussing topics associated with “The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Texas”; The Future of the Texas CHIPS Act and Semiconductors in Texas”; and lastly, “The Future is Texas” with an emphasis on water, energy, education, space, and other areas impacting the future of the world. Our luncheon, ($150.00 for Non-Investors), will provide an opportunity to reflect and recognize past accomplishments and celebrate the fantastic economic development success under Governor?Greg Abbott’s?leadership. In addition, we will leave energized about the plans for the future of our great state! It will be an event you will not want to miss! Register today here:? https://lnkd.in/gEf3C36a We look forward to seeing you on?August 26, 2024. Future is Texas Video:?https://lnkd.in/g9ZUgekH

TEXAS?is?STRONG?because of so many! ? …and the members of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) are in that crowd of many.?? ? TACA?recently held its highly anticipated 70th Annual Meeting, marking the most significant event of the year for the industry.?? ? This organization has members who are serious about their business and play a major role in ensuring all involved in the industry continue to operate and provide the highest level of service, expertise and quality possible. ? A truly successful annual meeting that featured a combination of informative sessions, community service/raising of funds for a cause and valuable networking opportunities. ? TxEDC looks forward to building on this relationship and at a point in the future, welcoming?TACA?to the TxEDC team! ? Our THANKS to President/CEO Josh Leftwich for including TxEDC in the annual meeting. ? Congratulations?TACA?on 70 years! ?

Day 2 of our economic development mission took us to Seoul, South Korea, where I had the opportunity to champion the partnership between Texas and South Korea. Throughout the day, we focused on our vision for our two peoples to lead the way by advancing freedom and opportunity through mutual economic development to empower the next generation. ? Met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul to discuss deepening our economic and trade relationship. ? Joined the Korea International Trade Association for lunch to discuss economic opportunities in Texas to grow and succeed. ? Attended a reception at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, where I delivered remarks to an audience of foreign dignitaries and business leaders. Texas and South Korea have strong economic ties that will discover and produce the goods and services of tomorrow. More here: https://bit.ly/460G7zp