North Houston Economic Development

The North Houston Economic Development Center serves to foster a sustainable, economic environment conducive to business, job, and community growth by providing resources and support for regional economic development activities. The NHEDC is an agency of Lone Star College within the Office of External Affairs. Our mission is to promote a dynamic entrepreneurial environment resulting in job creation and retention, and economic sustainability in the north Houston region.

North Houston EDC Services Include

• Assistance in business recruitment and site selection
• Support and leadership in community and economic development for the unincorporated areas of the region
• Conducting research and providing reports related to demographics, labor force and industry data, and community assessments
• Business development assistance in collaboration with Lone Star College's economic development assets, which include the LSC-Corporate College, LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute, and LSC-Community Leadership and Engagement programs
• Providing a central point of contact for the region and introductions to regional economic development leadership, business and community leaders, and public officials

Our Staff

Advisory Council Members

Working collaboratively with economic and community development stakeholders, the NHEDC promotes business growth and economic prosperity in the north Houston region. The North Houston Economic Development Advisory Council members are:

• Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development, Inc.
• CenterPoint Energy
• City of Magnolia Economic Development
• City of Willis Economic Development
• Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce
• East Aldine Management District
• East Montgomery County Improvement District
• Entergy Texas, Inc.
• Greater Conroe Economic Development Council
• Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce
• Greater East Montgomery County Chamber
• Greater Houston Partnership
• Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce
• Greenspoint District
• Grow Northwest
• Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce
• Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce
• Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
• Lake Houston Area Economic Development Partnership
• Lone Star College-Community Leadership Institute
• Lone Star College-Corporate College
• Lone Star College-Energy Manufacturing Institute
• Lone Star College-Small Business Development Center
• North Houston Association
• Oak Ridge North Economic Development Corporation
• The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
• The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership
• Tomball Economic Development Corporation