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Hello Pasadena,

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Thank you for taking the time to explore this edition of the Pasadena Pulse Newsletter.

Sincerely,
PEDC Board & Staff
In this newsletter:

  • City of Pasadena & PEDC Embark on Expansion & Renovation of the Pasadena Convention Center
  • Houston Transforms into the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands MSA
  • Pasadena Boulevard to Undergo Construction
  • PEDC's Five Year Strategic Plan Update
  • Resources for Your Small Business
  • Apply for PEDC's Business Enhancement Program Matching Grant
PEDC UPDATES
Pasadena Convention Center Expansion & Renovation

The City of Pasadena and PEDC have set out to administer a major overhaul of improvements to the existing Pasadena Convention Center to include an expansion and renovation.
Houston Transforms into the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands MSA

The U.S. Office of Management & Budget is now referring to the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area as
"Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands."

Pasadena Blvd Corridor to be Reconstructed

PEDC has set out on a course to transform Pasadena Blvd. Project scope to include replacement of concrete on corridor, and new traffic signals and sidewalks.
PEDC Updates 2018 Strategic Plan

Given both the achievements made thus far and the need for a fresh perspective on its future, PEDC reengaged TIP Strategies in 2023 to create a five-year update to PEDC's original 2018 Strategic Plan.
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.

PEDC Project Portal

Check out PEDC's Project Portal to learn more about the above projects and more. Infrastructure improvements, beautification, quality of life projects, and more continue to be a key priority for PEDC. Stay up to date on the latest project details through PEDC's
Current Projects Portal.
RECENT LOCAL & INDUSTRY NEWS
'Tis the season to shop local! PEDC invites you to choose to shop local businesses year-round, but especially this holiday season. Remember, when you shop local, you're investing back into the Pasadena community. Keep your hard earned dollars where you live, work, play and learn.
A healthy and vibrant local economy depends on the well-being of a community's existing businesses and industry. Thus, efforts to help local businesses thrive in the local community are a priority economic development practice. Let us know how we can help! Sign up to schedule a Business Retention & Expansion visit with Pasadena Loves Local today.
In October, Baystar (Bayport Polymers LLC) announced a new era in high-performance polyethylene production and enhanced sustainability with the start-up of its new Bay 3 polyethylene unit.
Image via Baystar
UPDATE ON CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Richey Street - Phase ll

Investment: $3.2M
Coverage: ~ 0.5 mi (Southmore Ave to
South Houston Rd)
Update: Planning, design work and engineering for Richey St Phase II that covers the area between Southmore Ave and South Houston Rd has been completed.
Construction is slated to conclude in Q1 2024.
PRIMING HISTORIC PASADENA FOR REINVESTMENT
On October 6, 2023 the J. Morales Civil Engineering team reintroduced the Pasadena Post Office to the public and city officials bestowed Historic Landmark status upon the cornerstone of the Shaw Street Business District. The historic Pasadena Post Office has been a fixture in the City of Pasadena, TX since the 1940s and after falling into disrepair for a few decades, has finally returned to its original luster by J. Morales Civil Engineering as the company's headquarters.
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.
Are you a business in Pasadena's Historic District 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.