The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

Organization Overview

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership is located in The Woodlands, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2021, Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership generated $958.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $901.9k during the year ending 08/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE WOODLANDS AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (EDP) IS TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE WOODLANDS AREA THROUGH THE RETENTION AND GROWTH OF EXISTING BUSINESSES, AND THE RECRUITMENT OF NEW BUSINESSES THAT CAN BRING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE AREA. THE EDP'S PROGRAM OF WORK IS DIVIDED INTO THREE AREAS OF EMPHASIS: BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION, AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS. THE EDP COORDINATES RESOURCES AND FACILITATES ACCESS TO INCENTIVES TO RELOCATING AND EXPANDING BUSINESSES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BUSINESS RECRUITMENT: THE BUSINESS RECRUITMENT PROGRAM FOCUSES ITS RECRUITMENT RESOURCES ON TARGET INDUSTRIES THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR AREA'S ASSETS AND MATCH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VISION OF OUR COMMUNITY. RECRUITMENT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH KEY RELATIONSHIPS WITH LEAD GENERATORS, SUCH AS SITE CONSULTANTS, THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS, AND DEVELOPERS. IN ADDITION, EDP ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN TRADE MISSIONS GLOBALLY. THIS HELPS BRING JOB GROWTH AND ECONOMIC VITALITY TO THE WOODLANDS AREA.


BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION: BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION (BR&E) IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF PROACTIVELY CONNECTING WITH EXISTING BUSINESSES TO UNDERSTAND AND RESPOND TO LOCAL BUSINESS NEEDS. BR&E IS A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS MOST JOB GROWTH IN A COMMUNITY COMES FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS MONTHLY BUSINESS RETENTION VISITS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO KEEP ITS PULSE ON THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND ITS ACTIVITIES OF GROWTH OR RETRACTION OF ITS WORKFORCE.


OUTREACH: THE OUTREACH DEPARTMENT IS A RESOURCE TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES INSIGHT, MAKES INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIST COMPANIES WITH THEIR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS INCLUDE SUPPORTING LOCAL COMPANIES THAT REFLECT OUR COMMUNITY'S UNMATCHED QUALITY OF LIFE THAT ATTRACTS CORPORATE RELOCATIONS AND EXPANSIONS.


MEMBER PROGRAMS: EDP HOSTS SIGNATURE EVENTS TO ALLOW FOR MEMBERS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXECUTIVE LEVEL BUSINESS LEADERS AND TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ON IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING BUSINESSES TODAY. THESE INCLUDE EVENTS HELD MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, AND ANNUALLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gil Staley
Chief Executive Officer
$219,050
Holly Gruy
Chief Operating Officer
$113,988
Paul Carroll
Vice Chair
$0
Josh Urban
Chairman
$0
Christin Allphin
Treasurer
$0
Ron Roberson
Immediate Past Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$701,949
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$701,949
Total Program Service Revenue$256,027
Investment income $159
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $958,135

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