03-09-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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Economic Development Services Report to City of La Porte 2014 - 2015 Services th October 29 Economic Alliance Board & Membership Meeting The Economic Alliance hosted its Board and Membership meeting at the Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena. Members heard from Committee Chairman the activities and initiatives underway. Keynote speaker was Jesse Thompson, Senior Research Analyst from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch. He provided the group an economic update and forecast for the Greater Houston area. th November 5 - Region 4 Career & Technical Education Conference Chad Burke, Dr. Allatia Harris, Vice Chancellor and San Jacinto College and Chairman of the Economic Alliance Workforce Development Committee, Debi Jordan of Lee College, and Miguel Hernandez, Maintenance Manager at Shell Deer Park made a presentation to the CTE directors and teachers of Region 4. The presentation included an economic overview of the petrochemical industry, the jobs and wages in demand now, and the pathways for students to attain those jobs. th November 18 - New Business Development Task Force Meeting The Task Force met and reviewed the Summary of Leads for October. The cities went over the business development in their respective areas. We had a presentation from Adrienne Bishop, Partner, Atlas Recruiter about the maritime industry. 2015 details can be provided later in the year if requested. Routinely during the report period During the report period, the Economic Alliance compiled demographic information for several entities making inquiries of its member communities. The Economic Alliance routinely interacts with TEDC and other groups, including participation in the state TEDC conference held during this report period. One professional member of the Economic Alliance attends each conference to ensure networking opportunities with state economic development groups are utilized. The Economic Alliance hosts in its offices located in Deer Park, a Small Business Development Center satellite office of San Jacinto College located in Economic Alliance Building. The Economic Alliance pays administrative expenses for this satellite office and provides office equipment to support this service for Harris County small businesses. The partnership between Economic Alliance and San Jacinto Community College District is providing a SBDC office to provide small business counseling and help with business planning continues. Presented by: Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Page 22 of 22