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Fresh Look, Fresh Flavor: Snarky’s Pizza & Burgers Shines in Old Town

If you’ve strolled down Market Street recently, you’ve likely noticed a bold new vibe at 306 Market St. The team behind Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue has officially fired up the ovens at their newest concept, Snarky’s Pizza & Burgers! Serving up sourdough crust pizzas and mouthwatering smash burgers, Snarky’s is our new business opening alert.

But it’s not just the menu that’s drawing attention, it's the stunning transformation of their storefront. Snarky's utilized the TEDC’s Old Town Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) Program, which promotes economic development and stimulates local business by offering matching economic incentives for the renovation, rehabilitation, restoration, and enhancement of exterior facades within Old Town Tomball.

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One room. One direction for Tomball's economy.

TEDC Staff recently joined the TEDC Board, Tomball City Council Members, committee members, and community partners for a two-day strategic planning retreat focused on one question: how do we guide Tomball's fast growth so it strengthens the community we already love? Here's what came out of it, and what's next.

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The 2026 Community Career Fair, hosted in partnership by the Tomball Economic Development Corp (TEDC) and Lone Star College-Tomball, took place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The event connected local job seekers with dozens of regional employers. Hosted at the Beckendorf Conference Center, this was the 3rd annual event connecting job seekers in the community with organizations across a wide range of industries including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and city services. Read more here...

Staff Changes Reflect Growth: The TEDC created a new position within the office and welcomes John Kelley as its new Marketing and Communications Manager. John brings more than 11 years of service to the City of Tomball, most recently as a Lieutenant with Tomball Fire Rescue, along with a background in marketing, creative content, and client relationships. Read more here...

In bittersweet news, we said goodbye and wished Project Manager Tori Gleason, PCED well as she departed from the TEDC in June. Remaining in Economic Development, Tori departs after more than a decade of service to the TEDC and the Tomball community.

Two New Board Members Join: Tomball flourishes because of leadership serving with purpose. The Tomball Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors provides important direction by making key decisions that promote economic vitality in Tomball. Cody Miller and Angie Johnson were appointed by the Tomball City Council for two-year terms. Read more here...

The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce and TEDC hosted the annual Women's Business Summit, themed "Rise Together – Lead Forever." The premier, day-long summit took place in April at Lone Star College–Tomball, bringing together local professionals to connect, collaborate, and share insights on leadership and growth. Check out the full recap here...

The Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) focuses on attracting new businesses & industry, promoting business retention and expansion, and coordinating economic development efforts in Tomball, the region, and the state. These principles create a foundation for the organization to strengthen the overall economic environment of Tomball. 

The TEDC is a non-profit Type B Corporation created pursuant to the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979. The TEDC was formed in November 1994, after citizens of Tomball voted to pass a 1/2 cent sales tax dedicated to economic development. The TEDC is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Tomball City Council.