Celebrating 25 Years of Service to Galveston
Expanding and Diversifying Galveston's Employment & Tax Bases
Save the Date
Vision Galveston: Member Blender
Mark your calendars for an exciting Vision Galveston event hosted by GEDP!
Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Tentatively set for 2226 Strand St., Galveston, TX (final venue confirmation pending)
Enjoy an evening of insights and refreshments as we come together to discuss the future of Galveston.
Stay tuned for updates and final confirmations!
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A Warm Holiday Thank You from GEDP & Zero/Six Consulting
Thank You All for a Fun, Festive Gathering of Hard Hats, Holly, and Holiday Cheer
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Construction Consortium brought the season’s spirit to the Beerfoot Beach Bar at 2816 Ave R 1/2. Between 4–6 PM, we all joined together to close out the year with laughter, great food, casual networking, and the opportunity to connect with friends. Thanks for joining in the fun.
We appreciate everyone who came out to celebrate, and a big shout out to Z6 and their crew for showing up in force to represent the team. They are such a fantastic company and partner for the GEDP, and we are grateful for their help and support.
To stay involved and learn about future events, sign up for our email list or contact Cathy Palmer - palmer@gedp.org. Thank you again for making this event truly memorable, and we look forward to continuing this tradition next year!
A Heartfelt Thank You for a Magical Evening at The Grand
Our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for the GEDP December Member Blender on December 4th at The Grand 1894 Opera House
Your presence made the evening truly special and memorable.
Stepping into the 130-year-old architectural gem was like walking into a bygone era filled with holiday magic. A special thank you to Maureen Patton for hosting us. We are so appreciative of your hospitality and all that you do for our community.
We also want to express our gratitude to Keith Gray for graciously providing an incredible Bourbon Bar.
It was wonderful to see everyone embracing the holiday spirit in their festive attire. The energy and joy were palpable as we sipped, networked, and celebrated the season together.
Thank you all for making the event such a success. We look forward to creating more memories with you in the future. Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with cheer and goodwill.
Thanks to all of you, the 2024 GEDP Summit was a tremendous success. We hope you enjoyed key moments such as the historic signing between the Port of Galveston and Norwegian Cruise Line, the beautiful performance by the Galveston Symphony, and the engaging breakout sessions.
With great attendance, excellent food, and meaningful fellowship, the summit truly showcased Galveston’s momentum. We are grateful for the strong support from our sponsors, exhibitors, and the TAMUG and UTMB teams, all of whom played a vital role in making this event exceptional.
A special thank you to Frost Bank for the thoughtful RFID-protected card holders at each table. We also extend our sincere thanks to all our amazing sponsors, whose support is essential in helping us propel Galveston forward.
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Thank You for a Successful 2024 GEDP Summit!
New Member Spotlight
Welcome: CertaPro Painters
The GEDP is excited to welcome CertaPro Painters to the GEDP. Led by Scott Blair, who has owned the business since 2014, CertaPro Painters is built on a foundation of integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Scott brings a wealth of experience from his financial and home services background with Fortune 500 companies, ensuring exceptional attention to clients’ needs and expectations.
CertaPro Painters specializes in providing solutions for all your painting needs, offering peace of mind through home maintenance and repair expertise. Scott and his team are passionate about delivering a personal and extraordinary painting experience where customers can be sure of the outcome.
The GEDP is thrilled to welcome Scott Blair and CertaPro Painters to Galveston and looks forward to the positive impact they will have on our community.
New Member Spotlight
Welcome: Kean Miller
The GEDP is pleased to welcome Kean Miller to our growing network of dedicated partners.
With a robust team of over 200 attorneys across offices in Houston, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and The Woodlands, Kean Miller delivers comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and industries that fuel our regional economy.
Kean Miller offers strategic legal advice and counsel that helps clients achieve their goals with practical solutions and unparalleled value. Serving a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses, their commitment to efficient, cost-effective services is evident both in the courtroom and the boardroom.
The GEDP is excited to welcome Kean Miller to Galveston and is grateful for their investment in our community. We look forward to their continued contributions to building a stronger regional economy.
To Learn More About becoming a Member of the GEDP, Please Take a Look at Our Membership Packet.
The GEDP supports existing and new businesses by providing the infrastructure to be globally competitive.
Since 1999, through the public-private membership base of the GEDP, assistance has been provided, including demographic and socioeconomic information, utilization of a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) for project development activities, maintenance of an information clearinghouse and economic climate assessments that have been made available to those seeking to make Galveston a better place.
Priority areas of investment include those projects capable of expanding or enhancing the core industries for the Galveston economic base: Maritime, Tourism, Education, Healthcare, and Emerging Technologies.
Maximizing Galveston’s human, natural, and financial resources, the GEDP remains committed to facilitating quality projects that work to expand Galveston’s employment and tax bases. Galveston is an island of opportunity and the GEDP looks forward to working with you on future projects.
GEDP Developer Profile 2024
As part of our Annual Economic Development Summit, the GEDP publishes the Developer Profile. This comprehensive publication offers in-depth demographic and statistical data on Galveston and its key industry sectors, while also spotlighting current, upcoming, and recently completed projects and developments.