Development Quality
The City is committed to supporting new and expanding businesses by customizing incentive packages based upon individual needs. Competitive real estate and abundant quality of live amenities, combined with a thriving economy, makes Huntsville the best choice for businesses of all sizes.
Location! Location! Location!
Strategically located on the Interstate 45 corridor between Dallas and Houston, Huntsville has all the resources for growth and investment opportunities. Interstate 45 supports a complex system of seaports, terminals, warehousing, and distribution centers connecting two of the nation's largest urban areas, and serving as the primary gateway to and from the Port of Houston. Since it's establishment, Huntsville has become a prominent hub for expansion out of the Greater Houston area.
Business Friendly
Featuring multiple locally owned and operated businesses that have been fixtures in the city for decades, Huntsville was the number one ranked small city in the United States for a business environment and fifth for being one of the best places to start a small business by WalletHub.
Building the Future
The City of Huntsville voters approved a three bond proposition in 2016, totaling $128,000,000 to replace city facilities, including $73,000,000 in waterworks and sewer facilities. Additionally, the City continues to commit to an aggressive street maintenance program by devoting approximately $1.5 million annually to our roadways.
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The Greater Houston Partnership strives to make the region the best place to live, work and build a business. We serve over 1,200 member companies in the 11-county Houston region, including Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker and Waller counties.
H-GAC is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems. Through H-GAC, local governments also initiate efforts in anticipating and preventing problems, saving public funds. The 13-county H-GAC service region is growing, becoming more diverse, and constantly changing. In order to address the needs of citizens and businesses, local governments are providing leadership to guide regional development wisely and manage change constructively.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5,000 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities, by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base.
Located in the SHSU University Plaza building on the west side of Huntsville, the main objective of the SBDC is to help small businesses get started and to help existing businesses raise their profit potential. The center aims to promote and strengthen the economic well-being of the community through a variety of educational services for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
The Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce was organized in 1934 to improve the business climate in Huntsville and the surrounding areas. It is a volunteer-driven organization that unites business and professional leaders in the area to expand the economy. The chamber provides a venue through which members and volunteers can get involved and accomplish collectively what no one business could do alone.
The Texas Economic Development Connection team of experts knows the State of Texas Economic Development landscape. They are well versed in the economic incentive marketplace and will guide you in finding your next home in Texas and help you secure the financial assistance needed to make a move to Texas. With a single contact, you can access the entire economic development industry in Texas. Get proposals from several communities willing to provide you with financial assistance to relocate your business by merely answering a few qualifying questions.