6.g.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 04/16/2025
- Title:
- Renew services agreement between the City of Texas City and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP).
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Renew services agreement between the City of Texas City Economic Development Corporation and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP).
BACKGROUND
Texas City EDC has been a member of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) for two years, and the renewal contract is attached for consideration. The annual membership cost for Texas City is $20,000.
BAHEP provides a range of economic development-related services, including developing business connections based on the organization’s target industries; advocating for local, state and federal programs that benefit the City; and facilitating meetings with County and State elected officials as-needed. The organization also assists the City with the development of its lead and prospect responses, marketing initiatives and more.
Within the last few months, BAHEP has taken over hosting the Galveston County Economic Developers group and has also created a Tourism Committee that will lead to highly effective regional advertising.
Funds are available in the City of Texas’s FY2024-25 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
BAHEP provides a range of economic development-related services, including developing business connections based on the organization’s target industries; advocating for local, state and federal programs that benefit the City; and facilitating meetings with County and State elected officials as-needed. The organization also assists the City with the development of its lead and prospect responses, marketing initiatives and more.
Within the last few months, BAHEP has taken over hosting the Galveston County Economic Developers group and has also created a Tourism Committee that will lead to highly effective regional advertising.
Funds are available in the City of Texas’s FY2024-25 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Staff recommends renewal of the services agreement between the Texas City Economic Development Corporation and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP).