Texas Economic Development Council Recognizes Conroe EDC for Excellence

CONROE, Texas - March 1, 2019 - PRLog -- Conroe Economic Development Council (Conroe EDC) is a recipient of the Texas Economic Development Council's (TEDC) Excellence Recognition award for Economic Development in 2018. The Economic Excellence award was announced at TEDC's Legislative Conference in Austin February 21, 2019. Executive Director Danielle Scheiner accepted the award for Conroe EDC.

The TEDC Economic Excellence Recognition program acknowledges economic development organizations for professionalism. Conroe EDC qualified based on training completed by its board, economic development director and professional staff. Certifications, professional memberships and organizational effectiveness of the economic development staff contribute to the standards for qualification.

"The TEDC's Economic Excellence Recognition program is one of the ways in which our organization honors the outstanding commitment to excellence of our communities and regions, their leaders, and their economic development professionals toward the professionalization of their economic development efforts," noted Carlton Schwab, President/CEO of the TEDC.

Previously, TEDC awarded Conroe the Community Economic Development Award for attracting one of Texas' top economic development projects, Industrial Components of Texas (ICOTEX). According to TEDC, Conroe demonstrated creativity and leadership in business retention, business recruitment and community improvement.

"Conroe EDC's professional staff has helped position Conroe as a robust and diversified economy," said Conroe EDC board chairman Steve Pilgrim of Entergy Corporation.

About the Conroe Economic Development Council

The mission of the Conroe Economic Development Council (http://www.conroeedc.org/) is to enhance the strength and stability of the greater Conroe economy through the support of existing industry and the attraction of manufacturing and service sector business, including the bioscience industry, which bring new capital and employment opportunities into the community.

About the Texas Economic Development Council

The Texas Economic Development Council, established in 1961, is an Austin-based, statewide, non-profit professional association, dedicated to the development of economic and employment opportunities in Texas. The TEDC provides information, educational and legislative services to nearly 850 members. Our objective is to support the economic growth of Texas and develop strategies that promote a positive business climate in the state.