North Houston Economic Development HOME BUSINESS RECRUITMENT SITE SELECTION QUALITY OF LIFE ABOUT RESOURCES NEWS Doing Business Overview of North Houston Companies & Employers Workforce Economic Development Report Request Site Selection Incentives Workforce Mobility Quality of Life Housing Education & Healthcare Arts & Entertainment WELCOME TO THE NORTH HOUSTON REGION A robust and diverse business environment, steady growth, and a ready workforce are among the many reasons businesses are moving to the North Houston region. Forested beauty, outstanding educational opportunities, abundant parks, lakes, and recreational venues are reasons their employees want to live here. The North Houston Economic Development Center (NHEDC) is proud to serve the more than 1,400 square miles of towns, districts, and unincorporated communities that comprise the region. NHEDC works in collaboration with regional EDOs, chambers of commerce, business and industry, and government agencies and officials to ensure that our region continues to provide value and profitability to businesses seeking to relocate or to expand to our region. NHEDC is a division of Lone Star College (LSC) and is housed within the LSC Office of External & Employer Relations. LSC is a major contributor to the local, regional, and state economy and is committed to developing and building the region's workforce. Examples of that commitment include: Fast Facts Total enrollment of more than 93,000+ (credit and non-credit) One of the fastest-growing college system in U.S. 11 school districts, 1,400 square miles, population of 2.6 million Recognized as a Top 10 Degree Producer for minorities LSC-Corporate College Providing customized and open enrollment workforce training in partnership with business. Learn More » LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute Providing the North Houston Region with hands-on, competency-based technical training. Learn More » LSC-Community Leadership Institute Providing the North Houston Region premier leadership development. Learn More » Partners 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 Partnership Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce Lone Star College-Community Leadership and Engagement Lone Star College-Corporate College Lone Star College-Energy Manufacturing Institute 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 North Houston Region Doing Business Regional Profile Major Employers Taxes Workforce Resources for Business Site Selection Commercial Property Workforce Workforce Development Incentives Taxes Mobility and Transportation Quality of Life Housing Education Healthcare Cost of Living Arts & Entertainment Climate About Services Our Staff Alliance Members Resources Resources for Business Linda Head, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor• 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381• 832.813.6816