October 28, 2010
The Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals (ACRP) hosted breakfast with Lance LaCour, President/CEO Katy Area Economic Development Council, to speak on what has happened to make Katy The #2 Boom Town.
The EDC’s mission is to establish the Katy area as the premier location for families and businesses through planned economic growth and development. Within the last five years, the 2,280,500 SF of new / expanded industrial development created 1,647 jobs while medical and office growth brought nearly 10,000 new jobs. Along with recruiting new industries the EDC has adopted an “Economic Gardening” approach to ensure the expansion and survival of existing businesses. The Katy Area EDC supports entrepreneurship through implementation of the Synchronistic Existing Business Interview Program and provides technical assistance to existing businesses with incentives, permitting, site selection, and financing.
Fostering master-planned communities like Cinco Ranch and Woodcreek Reserve aid in creating an image for Katy. Lance hopes to grow the Katy “brand” into a cornerstone of Greater Houston, providing opportunities for excellence in business, education, healthcare, recreation and living.
Left to Right Bob Bellomy - Hermes Architects John Kruse - Holt Lunsford Commercial
Left to Right Paul McGuire - Green Bank Fred Cook - Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C.
Lance LaCour
President/CEO
Katy Area Economic Development Council
Lance LaCour President/CEO
Katy Area Economic Development Council
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