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.

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 Receives Reaccreditation from International Economic Development Council
• The Pasadena City Plaza Ribbon Cutting
• Introducing Visit Pasadena, TX
• We've Redesigned Our Website!
• Apply to Become a Registered Vendor for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival in Houston
• We Want to Help Beautify the Exterior of Your Business
• Don't Miss the Small Business Resource Fair
• Check out our Latest Projects

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Pasadena EDC Receives Reaccreditation from IEDC

PEDC is honored to receive reaccreditation status from the International Economic Development Council.

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Pasadena City Plaza Ribbon Cutting

The City of Pasadena and PEDC celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand unveiling of the Pasadena City Plaza project with the goal of improving pedestrian safety, and community connectivity.

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Introducing: Visit Pasadena, TX

PEDC has launched Visit Pasadena, TX, Pasadena's Destination Marketing Organization to promote travel and tourism that supports business growth and attraction while enhancing the city's economic vitality.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 - Fan Festival Call for Vendors

The Houston Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is seeking expressions of interest from companies who wish to be considered for inclusion on the tender list for the FIFA Fan Festival Houston.

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Apply for the Business Enhancement Program Grant

PEDC administers this 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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PEDC Redesigns Website

Check out our newly redesigned website! You'll find new modules, features and highlights.

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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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The Aspen Institute named San Jacinto College as a Finalist with Distinction for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranking the institution as one of the top community colleges in the nation.

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On May 20, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released their FY25 workplan, which includes $33M allocated to the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, known as Project 11, construction and $98M to operations and maintenance to keep the Houston Ship Channel dredged.

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Stepan Company announced the start of production at their new Alkoxylation facility in Pasadena, Texas, which began in early April 2025. This milestone marks a significant achievement completed with zero recordable safety injuries.

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Don't miss the Pasadena Loves Local Small Business Resource Fair on 6/25 from 8:30-10:30a at Community Transformation Church Pasadena. Hear from a panel on Preparing for Contracting, featuring the SBA, SBDC, WBEA and Port Houston. There will also be an expo of small business vendors.

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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 Q3 2025.

The Historic Shaw Avenue District has it all — murals, small businesses, parks and more. Don't take our word for it, explore for yourself! PEDC invites you to visit the Shaw Avenue District to see the progress made so far in the work to revitalize Pasadena's Historic District. Stay tuned for more projects in the area to come.

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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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• Pasadena ISD Celebrates CTE Month
• Women's History Month and Clara Barton
• Why Texans Observe San Jacinto Day
• Breaking Ground on a Reimagined and Enhanced Pasadena Convention Center
• Business Intelligence Tools Deliver Economic Development to Pasadena
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