HEALGEN SCIENTIFIC TO BUILD HEADQUARTERS IN PEARLAND’S LOWER KIRBY
Another addition to Pearland’s impressive lineup of life science and medical device companies, Healgen Scientific, a company that develops, manufactures and commercializes in-vitro diagnostic test systems, is constructing its new headquarters facility in Lower Kirby. The four-story, 118,000 square-foot headquarters facility will be located on 6.4 acres at the southwest corner of Hooper Road and Beltway 8. The facility is expected to bring over 200 jobs to Pearland.
PEDC began working with Healgen on the recruitment project in early 2022.
In addition to this headquarter facility, Healgen plans also to construct a two-story, 29,700 square-foot laboratory building at the northwest corner of Hooper Road and N. Spectrum Boulevard.
BRENNAN INVESTMENT GROUP TO BUILD DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN LOWER KIRBY
Brennan Investment Group, a private real estate investment firm, has purchased 11.5 acres on S. Spectrum Boulevard in Pearland’s Lower Kirby District and is constructing a 216,000 square-foot tilt-wall office/warehouse/flex building that will be available for sale or lease. For leasing information, click here.
PEDC began working with Brennan on the project in 2021.
PEDC RELEASES 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Each year, PEDC produces an annual report – this report summarizes the activities the corporation has undertaken over the past year and provides a glimpse into our continued efforts to shape our community’s future and ensure Pearland remains a community of choice in greater Houston.
Over the past year, the PEDC continued to coordinate the implementation of the community’s Pearland Prosperity Strategic Plan, collaborating with local partners to make progress on all the plan’s seven focus areas. Significant implementation highlights include the launch of the Pearland Innovation Hub and the launch of our community’s workforce development strategy; continued infrastructure improvements in Lower Kirby, along State Highway 35 and in Old Townsite; and the start of the final phase of beautification efforts along the State Highway 288 corridor. The plan’s website is where you can view plan documents and progress updates.
On behalf of the PEDC staff and Board of Directors, we would like to thank the Pearland community for its support as we work to enhance our economic vitality through the attraction, retention and expansion of primary employers and continue to ensure the creation of new opportunities for Pearland and its residents.
PEDC AND CHAMBER HOST WORKINPEARLAND LIVE DAY
WorkInPearland hosted its first virtual live job fair day on May 4th. This virtual event provided job seekers with the opportunity to connect and interact with local employers in real time by visiting their virtual booths to learn more about the available job opportunities in the Pearland community. Live webinars were also held for prospective employees featuring interview tips, resume building, and building a personal brand.
The event was a success, with 122 logging on to attend. WorkInPearland currently has registered 526 total candidates with more than 2,000 visits happening to over fifty employer booths. More than 250 job applications have been completed through the portal.
The next WorkinPearland live day is scheduled for late 2023. An onsite job fair will be held in September.
For additional information, email PEDC Workforce Director, Mou Sarkar.
