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  • TEDC Conferences in Texas

    TEDC Conferences in Texas

    Four TEDC conferences to mark on your calendar

    TEDC conferences in Texas are great opportunities to learn about issues and trends from Texas economic development experts.  Conferences sponsored by the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) give those of us who work in this great state the chance to expand our understanding of our economy and where it’s going while networking with our peers and colleagues.

    Upcoming TEDC conferences in Texas

    Here’s what’s on the docket:

    2024 Winter Conference

    Feb. 21-23, 2024 – San Antonio, Texas

    Program will feature 15 sessions covering state economic trends, economic development and other important topics.  The conference will be held at the Hilton Hill Country Resort.  Get more information here>

    2024 Texas Women in Economic Development

    April 23-24, 2024 – Round Rock, Texas

    This is the sixth annual edition of one of the most popular TEDC conferences in Texas.  Women in Economic Development shares tools to help women learn, grow and lead some of our greatest Texas businesses and organizations.  Go here for more >

    Two additional TEDC conferences

    Along with the two big conferences above, don’t forget about two more biggies:

    • 2024 Mid-Year Conference, June 5-7 in Conroe, Texas
    • 2024 Annual Conference, Oct. 23-25 in Addison, Texas

    About the TEDC

    The Texas Economic Development Council is an Austin-based professional association for economic developers across the state.  They’re the state’s largest association of economic development professionals, volunteers and elected officials.

    Membership includes more than 980 individuals representing 600-plus public and private economic development organizations in more than 400 communities.

    All members share a common goal: to bring new investment and jobs to Texas through building a robust and positive business climate throughout the state.

    The council offers a variety of conferences, educational meetings, mentorship and leadership programs, resources, publications, advocacy and much more.

    Visit our booth

    TGB Group invites you to visit our booth while you’re at one of the TEDC conferences in Texas.  We try to sponsor and be involved in as many TEDC events as possible, and they’re always highlights of our yearly schedule.

    TEDC Conferences in Texas
  • The 2023 TEDC Annual Conference Is Coming to Houston in October

    The 2023 TEDC Annual Conference Is Coming to Houston in October

    We hope to see you at this year’s exciting conference event

     

    2023 tedc annual conference

    If the 2023 TEDC Annual Conference is on your agenda for October 11-13, we invite you to visit our booth during the event. The conference, sponsored by the Texas Economic Development Council, is truly a highlight of our yearly schedule.

    2023 TEDC Annual Conference overview

    The event will feature a great lineup of industry experts discussing important economic development topics, such as:

    • The water crisis Texas is currently experiencing
    • The state of the Texas workforce
    • Effective mentoring techniques and principles

    and much, much more.

    The conference will also include a variety of engaging discussion panels filled with economic development professionals who will share their knowledge and experience on topics that affect our business and many others throughout the state of Texas.

    The 2023 TEDC Annual Conference is an opportunity you don’t want to miss to learn, network and engage with your peers in economic development.

    Golf tournament and more excitement

    The conference will include a golf tournament, scheduled for Wednesday, October 11. The Community Economic Development Award Luncheon will be held Thursday, October 12. In addition, you can visit the exhibit hall and networking lounge, attend two receptions and participate in a PAC Auction.

    This year’s conference is being held at the JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria, 5150 Westheimer Road.

    About the TEDC

    The Texas Economic Development Council is an Austin-based, statewide, non-profit professional association dedicated to the development of economic and employment opportunities in Texas. Our diverse members share a common goal: bringing new investment and jobs to Texas.

    We’ll look for you at the 2023 TEDC Annual Conference!

    This year’s conference is shaping up to be an exciting time for everyone who does business in the great state of Texas. If you plan to attend, don’t forget to stop by the TGB Group booth and say hi.

    The TGB Team

  • The TEDC 2022 Annual Conference Was a Powerful Event and a Great Learning Experience

    The TEDC 2022 Annual Conference Was a Powerful Event and a Great Learning Experience

    Here’s a conference overview and a letter from the Texas Economic Development Council’s 2022 board chair.

    The TEDC 2022 Annual Conference was held October 19-21 on the Riverwalk in San Antonio.  The three-day event saw a number of industry experts addressing the membership about important economic development topics.

    A key part of the conference was discussion panels that featured economic development professionals who shared their knowledge and experience.  It was a great opportunity to learn, network and engage with our peers in economic development.

    Presentations at the TEDC 2022 Annual Conference

    Presentations this year included ideas from government program officers and industry experts for communities looking to develop a broadband strategy for infrastructure funding.  Helpful information was given on federal and state funding opportunities for communities and companies.

    The TGB Group was a proud sponsor of the golf tournament.  Being a sponsor is a wonderful way to support the Texas Economic Development Council in its mission and year-round activities.  Sponsorship of events helps the council to:

    • Meet the needs of economic developers in Texas
    • Host quality events, such as the annual conference
    • Serve as an advocate at the Texas Capitol

    From Wesley Burnett, CEcD, Nacero & TEDC board chair

    “It has been another wonderful year to be a part of an organization that continues to grow in stature and influence – none of which could be accomplished without the strong support of our members – undoubtedly our greatest resource. Our membership continues to grow each year. In fact, membership in the TEDC is at an all-time high.

    “Although these past couple of years have been unpredictable at times and definitely challenging for many, having the support and commitment of economic development professionals like you makes all the difference in the world.

    “I have been extremely honored to be a part of the TEDC leadership team. The TEDC has a long legacy of providing best practices for economic development professionals through education, advocacy, resources and networking.”

    Wesley Burnett, CEcD
    Director-community relations, Nacero
    TEDC 2022 board chair

     

    We hope to see you next time

    The TEDC 2022 Annual Conference was an amazing event.  We bet the next conference will be even more amazing!

    The TGB Group

  • Mark Your Calendars for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference in San Antonio

    Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

    Mark Your Calendars for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference in San Antonio

    Get important economic data, play some golf, support the Texas Economic Development Council!

    The 2022 TEDC Annual Conference is happening this year on Oct. 19-21 in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, home of the famous Riverwalk.  Will you be attending?

    This special three-day event hosted by the Texas Economic Development Council will include a number of industry experts, who will share critical topics centering on economic development planning and strategies.  Whether you’re a small business like the TGB Group, a very large business or a community or city in Texas, you can gain a lot of insight that will help you in many ways.

    Highlights planned for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference

    • Future Leaders Training Seminar
    • Multiple exhibits from groups and individuals
    • Special sessions and panels
    • Networking opportunities throughout the three days
    • Silent auction
    • Sales Tax Committee meetings
    • Board of Directors meeting
    • Community Economic Development Awards Luncheon

    and much more.

    And then there’s golf

    The 2022 TEDC Annual Conference wouldn’t be complete without an exciting golf tournament.  Anybody can participate and have fun while helping to support the Texas Economic Development Council.

    This tournament is a great way to reconnect with old golfing buddies, make new golfing buddies and just have a blast in exciting San Antonio.

    Conference location

    This year’s TEDC conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk at 123 Losoya St. in San Antonio, Texas.  Even if there was no conference going on, the hotel experience in itself would be enough.  It’s a gorgeous property with tons of amenities and the first-class service you would expect from a Hyatt Regency facility.

    Go here to register for the conference with your TEDC account.

    We hope to see many of you at the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference.  It’s something we look forward to every year, and we know you’ll look forward to it each year, as well, after you’ve attended for the first time.

    The TGB Team

  • Join Us at the TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference, June 22-24

    Join Us at the TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference, June 22-24

    This is a key event for the Texas Economic Development Council

    TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference
    Omni Hotel, Corpus Christi

    If you have a Texas-based business or a business that operates in Texas, you should consider attending the TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference in June.

    TGB Group has been a participant and often a sponsor of the conference since our inception in 2016.  Our President, Mike Murphy, has been involved with the Texas Economic Development Council for more than 10 years.

    Why the TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference is important

    Across three days, a variety of presentations are scheduled that will be beneficial to anyone with Texas business interests.  Our company is based in Texas, so it’s a no-brainer for us to attend.

    As of late May, scheduled topics and activities for the conference include:

    • Strategies for blending the worlds of workforce, economic development and education
    • TEDC Executive Committee meeting
    • Initiatives in alternative and sustainable energy in Texas
    • The role of The Port of Corpus Christi in the global economy
    • Ideas for employee recruitment and retention
    • Best practices for screening leads and vetting projects
    • Leadership lessons for economic developers
    • Workforce Excellence Award recognition
    • Reenergizing the small business ecosystem
    • Overview of employee trends in Texas

    and so much more.

    Review sponsors and full tentative itinerary >>>

    Network with like-minded professionals

    Throughout the three-day TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference, there will be plenty of opportunities to network and connect with the “movers and shakers” who make Texas’ business run.

    Being able to meet and get to know other like-minded professionals is in itself enough reason to attend the conference.  Based on our experience at past conferences, many of the key players in Texas business, economics and transportation will be there.

    All this and great golf!

    Education and networking are important, but making the conference even better is a fun golf tournament scheduled for June 22 at the NorthShore Country Club Golf Course in Portland, Texas.  If you play, you can get involved.  TGB Group is one of the tourney’s sponsors.

    Where it’s happening

    The TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference will be held at the Omni Hotel, 900 Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas.  Registration closes on June 15.  You can register at the Omni Hotel link above.

    The TGB Team

     

  • TGB Reps Attend Texas Economic Development Council Conference

    TGB Reps Attend Texas Economic Development Council Conference

    The Mid-Year Event in Galveston Was a Huge Success

    Representatives from TGB Group attended the Texas Economic Development Council conference last week at the Moody Gardens Hotel Conference Center in Galveston, Texas.

    Before the conference started on Wednesday, June 13, TGB sponsored the annual golf tournament at the Moody Gardens Golf Club. We had a great time with five groups of golfers attending.

    Paddle Boat
    Sunset cruise and bingo trip aboard the Moody Gardens paddle boat.

    In addition to sponsoring the golf tournament, we also supported the TEDC PAC (Political Action Committee) while networking with other TEDC members on the Moody Gardens paddle boat sunset cruise and bingo trip. There were about 100 members on the cruise, and everyone enjoyed the awesome experience, as is the norm at any event connected to a Texas Economic Development Council conference.

    TEDC PAC efforts 

    The Political Action Committee serves as the political arm of the council, the professional association for economic developers within the state of Texas. Created in 1997, the TEDC PAC supports the interests of 850-plus economic developers doing work in Texas. A subcommittee of the TEDC Legislative Committee with representation from across Texas governs TEDC PAC activities.

    The bipartisan committee collects and distributes funds to Texas political candidates and those already in office who wish to build and sustain a robust, competitive environment for economic development activities throughout the state. Contributions are made through collaborative decision-making, with plenty of opportunity for TEDC leadership and members to offer their input. TEDC PAC members can participate in fundraisers and help relay contributions to local representatives.

    You can check out a recap of our involvement in the TEDC conference last February in San Antonio, Texas.

    We look forward to attending the next Texas Economic Development Council conference in Fort Worth, Texas, in October 2018!