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Greetings Pasadena,

Welcome to the latest edition of the Pasadena Pulse Newsletter, your go-to source for all things economic development in Pasadena. From economic development updates and upcoming project news, we're here to keep you connected and informed.

We hope you are having a fantastic start to your new year. Whether you're a resident, business owner, or visitor, there's always something exciting unfolding in Pasadena—let's dive in.

Sincerely,

PEDC Board & Staff

In this newsletter:



• PEDC Welcomes New Director of Economic Development
• Governor's Small Business Summit to be Hosted by Pasadena This Summer
• Visit Pasadena, TX is Signed, Sealed & Certified!
• Join us for Cafecito & Network on Feb. 18
• Give Your Storefront a Refresh in 2026 with the Facade Forward Grant
• Lights, Camera, Customers: Video Marketing for Small Business

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Pasadena EDC Welcomes New Director of Econ. Dev.

In January, PEDC welcomed our new Director of Economic Development, Arturo Marquez, M.S. Econ, CEcD.

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Pasadena to host a Governor's Small Business Summit

PEDC, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, San Jacinto College, and the City of Pasadena are proud to announce that Pasadena was chosen to host a Governor's Small Business Summit this summer.

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Visit Pasadena, TX Earns Tourism Friendly Certification

PEDC and Visit Pasadena, TX are thrilled to be honored with the Texas Tourism Friendly Certified Community designation by the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office.

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Join us for Cafecito & Network

PEDC, Visit Pasadena, BakerRipley, San Jacinto College SBDC and Harris County's DEEO invite you to attend Cafecito & Network on Feb. 18 from 10am - 12pm at Silver Sycamore. Free to attend.

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Apply for the Facade Forward Grant

PEDC administers the Facade Forward reimbursable matching grant to support local small business development and city revitalization. Interested businesses can review the checklist, guidelines, and digital application available on our website.

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Market Research for Your Small Business

SizeUp Pasadena is a FREE tool for Pasadena businesses to provide valuable market research to make smarter/data-driven decisions.

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Kuraray America Inc. recently announced that its Eval business unit received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus designation, validating transparency, traceability and sustainable practices across complex supply chains.

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Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions and Advanced Ionics, broke ground recently on a pilot plant for Advanced Ionics' cutting-edge electrolyzer technology.

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Join PEDC and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for this free workshop on March 19 to learn video marketing tips and tricks for your small business led by Amy L. Reid, Director of the San Jacinto College & Galveston County SBDC.

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Pasadena Boulevard

Investment: $16.1M

Coverage: ~ 1 mi from HWY 225 to Harris Ave

Update: Construction for Pasadena Boulevard that covers the area between HWY 225 and Harris Ave. is underway and slated to be substantially completed by Q2 2026.

Are you a business in Pasadena considering exterior building improvements? Watch this video to learn how you can be awarded a matching grant to help cover the costs of your project. Eligibility requirements apply.

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