Invest in the EDP and Influence the Future of The Woodlands

Who You’ll Join

The Woodlands Area EDP is a selective group of around 100 Investors who create extraordinary value and connections while building our region’s economic future. Our exclusive investor community includes leaders from Fortune 500 companies, global energy giants, major chemical manufacturers, and other industry leaders who collaborate on deals, solve business challenges, and create partnerships that drive mutual success.

Five Investment Levels, Exceptional Value

We offer Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Legacy investment levels designed to match your organizational priorities and provide corresponding access to our network, events, and influence opportunities.

Every investor receives:

  • Access to our exclusive business leader network

  • Monthly Investor Connect forums and quarterly strategic updates

  • Early intelligence on major corporate relocations and expansions

  • Opportunities to influence community initiatives

  • Connection to new business prospects and partnerships

Higher investment levels provide enhanced visibility, greater strategic influence, and premium access to executive forums and deal-flow opportunities.‍

Invest in the EDP

    • 2 Board Seats and 1 Ex-Officio Board Seat — Unlimited Term

    • Work closely with the Legacy Investor(s) who show an interest in The Woodlands Area

    • Brief the Legacy Investor(s) annually on economic development activities

    • Support the expansion of the economic development of The Woodlands Township Complimentary Platinum Sponsorship at the Elected Officials Reception

    • Complimentary table of 10 at Investor Luncheon

    • Complimentary team of 4 at Golf Outing + 4 reception tickets

    • 4 complimentary tickets to Investor Celebration Opportunity to attend CEO Roundtable + special industry forums

    • Opportunity to attend one mission trip with EDP

    • Superior logo publicity on EDP website, Investor lists, presentations, weekly report, and included on national advertising

    • First priority invitation extended to attend community events

    • Superior placement for submissions in weekly report

    • 2 Board Seats — Unlimited Term

    • Complimentary Silver Sponsorship at the Elected Officials Reception

    • Complimentary table of 8 at Investor Luncheon

    • Complimentary team of 4 at Golf Outing + 2 reception tickets

    • 2 complimentary tickets to Investor Celebration

    • Opportunity to attend CEO Roundtable + special industry forums

    • Opportunity to attend one mission trip with EDP

    • Prominent logo publicity on EDP website, Investor lists, presentations, weekly report, included on national advertising

    • Invitation extended to attend community events Prominent placement for submissions in weekly report

    • 1 Board Seat — Unlimited Term

    • Complimentary Bronze Sponsorship at the Elected Officials Reception

    • 2 complimentary tickets to Investor Luncheon

    • 2 complimentary tickets to Investor Celebration

    • Complimentary team of 4 at Golf Outing

    • Logo publicity on EDP website, Investor lists, presentations, weekly report, and included on select national advertising

    • Invitation extended to attend community events

    • Prominent placement for submissions in weekly report

    • 1 Board Seat — 1-year term with preferred renewal

    • Company logo on Investor meeting presentation

    • Company name bolded on EDP website and Investor lists

    • Invitation extended to attend community events

    • One complimentary ticket to all Investor Events

    • Opportunity for 1 Board Seat — 1-year term max term

    • Company name listed on partner meeting presentation

Investor Benefits

Build relationships with Executive Level Business Leaders. All Investor levels receive these benefits.

  • Opportunity to attend Investor Meetings — complimentary breakfast (8 per year)

  • One complimentary ticket to the Annual Celebration

  • One complimentary ticket to Annual Luncheon

  • One complimentary ticket to the Elected Officials Reception

  • Invitation to the New Investor Orientation — no charge

  • One complimentary ticket to Annual Networking Social

  • Invitation to the Industry Tours — no charge

  • Anniversary special recognition at Investor Meetings, in the weekly report and on social media channels

  • Opportunity for company updates on the Weekly Report and/or on social media channels at no charge

  • Opportunity to serve on EDP Ad-Hoc Committees

  • Investor List included in RFP information provided to site consultants throughout the United States

  • Investor List included in collateral distributed to business decision-makers considering relocating to The Woodlands Area

  • Company website link on EDP website

  • Event sponsorship opportunities available

Real Results You’ll Support

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    Active Deal Pipeline

    150+ deals per year

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    Current Focus

    Energy, Chemicals, Biomanufacturing, Premium Office/HQ

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    Strategic Initiatives

    Site selector engagement, business retention, and infrastructure development

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Amanda Poole to discuss events, benefits, and how the EDP can continue working with you to support prosperity on our area.

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Amanda Poole

VP, Investor Relations

(281) 363-8137
amanda@thewoodlandsarea.org

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