H-3 Increase networking opportunities and special events for Pearland’s entrepreneurs H-4 Connect entrepreneurs to professional services and other regional ecosystem resources H-5 Support diverse retail and hospitality startups that enhance Pearland’s quality of place 9 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT I-1 Continue to provide Pearland’s employers with customized workforce assistance I-2 Develop and promote a community resource network (CRN) I-3 Establish a formal partnership framework connecting business and education I-4 Create formal Career Pathways to create opportunities for residents and support key sectors I-5 Continue to support the Work in Pearland initiative and online portal I-6 Pursue the development of physical training spaces in and around Pearland 10 DIVERSE TALENT J-1 Sustain and enhance the Pearland Chamber of Commerce’s diversity initiatives J-2 Enhance the Work in Pearland platform to attract diverse talent to Pearland J-3 Expand networking opportunities for diverse Pearland residents 11 SITE DEVELOPMENT K-1 Continue to position the Lower Kirby District and SH 35 as priority areas for development K-2 Continue to proactively assemble and prepare development sites K-3 Continue to ensure that sites are supported by best-in-class infrastructure and amenities
5 PARKS AND RECREATION E-1 Continue to implement the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan E-2 Ensure that Pearland’s parks have sufficient resources and staff E-3 Seek to expand Pearland’s sports fields and ensure equitable distribution across the community E-4 Evaluate tools to ensure the long-term sustainability of privately owned park facilities 6 CULTURAL ARTS F-1 Support the implementation of the City of Pearland’s approved Cultural Arts Master Plan F-2 Assess local support for establishing a branded cultural arts district in Pearland F-3 Continue efforts to create a “sense of place” in Pearland activity districts and public spaces 7 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT G-1 Continue “core” business attraction and marketing initiatives to grow primary jobs G-2 Enhance targeted marketing efforts for the biotechnology and medical manufacturing sectors G-3 Continue to engage Pearland’s primary employers through the BizConnect program G-4 Expand “internal communications” capabilities to reach a broader range of Pearland Stakeholders G-5 Implement recommendations from the 2022 Pearland Retail Analysis 8 PEARLAND INNOVATION HUB H-1 Position the Pearland Innovation Hub’s location at Spacio.us as the service delivery “focal point” H-2 Right-size the Pro-Active Coaching Program and enhance efforts to identify coaches and members
Economic Development Agencies Pearland is very pro-business and benefits from the activities of two organizations focused on facilitating business development and growth within the City. The two organizations are the PEDC and the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PEDC) The PEDC serves as the lead economic development group for the Pearland community and is committed to enhancing the community’s economic vitality through the attraction, retention, and expansion of primary employers. PEDC proactively pursues new primary jobs and capital investments through a range of activities such as marketing, relationship building, project management, project support, and the provision of incentives. PEDC acts as a catalyst to encourage private investment that diversifies the City’s economic base and preserves the community’s exceptional quality of life. PEDC is funded by a half-cent local sales tax that was approved by the voters in 1995. Members on the PEDC Board of Directors are appointed by City Council. The Act and bylaws govern the affairs of the Corporation and per the bylaws, expenditures must be approved by both the Board of Directors and City Council. PEDC’s overarching purpose is to foster capital investments and job creation in the city. As part of this effort, PEDC has local partnerships with the City of Pearland and the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the PEDC has regional partnerships with the following organizations: Î Greater Houston Partnership Î Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County
Î Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Î Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Î CenterPoint Energy Î BioHouston Î Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship Î Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute Î Team Texas Î Texas Economic Development Corporation Î Texas Economic Development – Office of the Governor
PEDC has key target industries, which include the following: life sciences and healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and business and professional services. Additionally, the retail industry has experienced momentous growth in the last decade, which will be examined later in this chapter.
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