 When searching for a place to relocate, consider more than Katy real estate and the Katy Independent School District; Katy boasts an aggressive business community. Katy Area Economic Development Council
www.katyedc.org/index.php The Katy Area Economic Development Council (Katy Area EDC) originated as an idea of the Economic Development Committee of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce in December of 2002. The purpose of creating the organization was born from the fact that the Katy area, being a tri-county location was overlooked by major economic development projects due to minimal efforts to market and facilitate economic development. Through several meetings with key community stakeholders, elected officials and economic development professionals, a core group of members developed initial plans and began to solicit initial support for the organization. Based on the unique tri-government structure of the area, the founders determined that the organization would be funded and supported mainly by the private sector. Three membership levels were created ranging from $15,000 per year to $1,000 per year and an initial membership of 15 Board of Governors was established. During October 2003, the organization was incorporated as a 501(c) (6) non-profit corporation, by-laws drafted, and an initial strategic plan developed. Since October 2003, the Katy Area EDC has helped facilitate the creation of over 3,900 jobs and $400,000,000 in capital investment. Katy Area EDC now has a strong base support with over 80 members and a $500,000 budget.
What is the Chamber of Commerce? The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together to build and enhance an outstanding quality of life for our community. We create a climate for success and growth in the Katy community.
The community's business development is directly related to the caliber of work that is done by the Chamber. The Katy Area Chamber has a major impact on business, income and future growth of the area.
The primary functions of the Chamber of Commerce:
(1) it acts as spokesman for the business and professional community and translates into action the cumulative vision of its members, and
(2) it delivers specific services to enhance the quality of life and business development opportunities for both our members and the community as a whole.
Objectives of the Chamber
To promote a better understanding of the importance of strategically enhancing the business development opportunities within our community.
To coordinate the efforts of commerce, industry and professionals in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate in the Katy Area.
To sponsor progressive programs of work and stimulate activities that will provide for full development and employment of our human and economic resources.
To provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and in initiating constructive community action.
To create broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in the Katy area, and to promote the advantages and assets of our cowithin the area, in the state, and in the world. |
