Becoming a Member

Katy Area Economic Development Council invites you to become a member! Join us today in our efforts to advocate the Greater Katy Area’s competitiveness and to accelerate the region as a prominent location for commerce. 

Ways to Invest in the Greater Katy Area

Benefit Board of Governors • $15,000 Strategic Partners • $5,000 Associate & Small Minority & Women's Businesses (more than 10 employees) • $1,250 Non-Profit/Church & Small Minority & Women's Businesses (less than 10 employees) • $750

Strategy

       
Provide support to strategic plan to create sustainable jobs and capital investment to help lower the unemployment rate
Opportunity to sponsor EDC events and programs
Economic impact analysis for your company or development for $100
For residential realtors, post up to three residential properties on website
Commercial realtors get properties featured on website
Free demographic reports and job postings
Company information on website membership directory-and other EDC directories
Economic impact analysis for your company or development for free    
Logo recognition in selected Katy Area EDC marketing materials    
Construction-related members will be a part of our Build to Suit RFP list and will have the opportunity to submit proposals on projects    
Economic impact analysis for your company or development for free      

Internal

       
Receive updates on prospective development activities
Katy Area Development Map (1) and discounted additional copies
Access to members only website and directory
Access to information from Board of Governors (BOG) meetings    
Inclusion on selected Katy Area EDC promotional materials    
Katy Area Development Map (2) and discounted additional copies    
Inclusion on Katy Area EDC letterhead      
Katy Area Development Map (4) and discounted additional copies      

Networking

       
Networking opportunities & economic development info at General Assembly meetings and other scheduled events
Participate in members-only events
Two guests (2) can attend each GA meetings or other events
Attend two (2) Board of Governors meetings    
Exclusive invitation to special events/project announcements    
Use of Katy Area EDC conference room for meetings    
Priority presentation access at GA meetings    
Attend Board of Governor’s Annual Review Luncheon at no cost    
Four guests can attend GA Meetings or other events    
Participate and network in BOG meetings and events      
Annual recognition at GA meeting with logo in presentation      
Six guests can attend GA Meetings or other events      

Governance

       
Serve on Katy Area Districts Council (MUDs, ESDs, and Special Purpose Districts and related service providers)
Serve on some Katy Area EDC Committees and Task Forces
Seat on Board of Governors (BOG) with voting privileges and attend all    
Opportunity to influence decision making on action items/policies about economic development and the future of the area      
Exclusive information on economic development projects/updates on prospect and project activities      

Become a Member Today!

Katy Area EDC Membership Application