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SERVICES OF THE GEDP
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
» Information Clearinghouse of demographic, socioeconomic, available properties, strategic investment areas, available incentives, and an overall awareness for the economic climate of Galveston Island.
» Site Selection Tools and Resources including real estate, utilities, incentives, workforce data, planning, project structuring and finance, regulatory and other services to aid in the project development/ implementation phases of generating new wealth. » Comprehensive database of specialized tools/software for project development purposes including GIS and associated software, proprietary data utilizing customized data bases for local and regional assessments/comparisons and others.
LEVERAGING ASSETS, RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP
The GEDP has established a professional track record of collaboration and leveraging people, projects and opportunities for more than 20 years. The strength of the GEDP is the direct result of the caliber of members and the leadership of the Executive Committee who volunteer in the effort of growing Galveston. These attributes have resulted in recognition over the years from both the Texas Economic Development Council and the International Economic Development Council.
THE CORE VALUES ESTABLISHED THE DAY THE GEDP WAS ORGANIZED, REMAIN TRUE TO TODAY ...
» Expand Employment Opportunities and Tax Base » Economic Impact of Supported Activities » Task Force Continuation » Comprehensive Economic Database Foundation » One-Stop Shop Delivery System » Proactive Business Climate » Realistic Incentive Base for Stimulating Private Sector Investment » Middle-income and Housing Expansion » Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness initiatives » Quantified Labor Pool for Workforce » Strategic Alliances with Local and Regional Entities
