Pearland Developments: Summer 2023

PEDC AND CHAMBER HOST WORKINPEARLAND IN-PERSON JOB FAIR

Join us at the WorkInPearland in-person job fair on September 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pearland Recreation Center, located at 4141 Bailey Road, Pearland, TX 77581. This event will facilitate connections between local employers actively seeking new hires and job seekers. Industry partners from manufacturing, healthcare, construction, administration, hospitality, retail, and more will be in attendance.

The hiring event is organized in collaboration with PEDC (Pearland Economic Development Corporation), the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and Workforce Solutions Pearland Career Office.

MILLAR, INC. DEBUTS HEADQUARTERS AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN PEARLAND’S LOWER KIRBY

On August 15, Millar Inc. opened its new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pearland’s Lower Kirby. The state-of-the-art 56,000-square-foot facility is located on a five-acre site on N. Spectrum Boulevard. It is home to approximately 140 employees and houses Millar's research and development and manufacturing capabilities.

Millar, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of pressure sensor-enabled devices that partners with global leaders in technology, manufacturing, and healthcare to turn breakthrough technologies into life-saving medical innovations. Founded in 1969, Millar, Inc. pioneered the development of pressure sensor technology, directing its design and manufacturing expertise toward integrating that technology into catheters for life sciences and clinical applications.

The move to Pearland was made possible through a partnership with the PEDC and Pearland city officials, who began recruiting Millar in 2017 to relocate to Pearland. The site Millar selected for its facility was part of a tract owned by PEDC, which was sold to Millar.

“Even before we built this new headquarters, everyone in Pearland made us feel welcome,” said Millar Board Member and Core Technology Engineer Russell Millar. “We looked at multiple areas and Pearland was the best fit for our needs, but we would not be here without the foresight of the local community leaders. We are poised for expansion and excited about the next phase.”

PEARLAND EDC PARTNERS WITH ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND LONZA ON NEW BIOTECH TRAINING PROGRAM

Pearland is a regional destination for the biotechnology industry. To help meet the growing need for a better equipped workforce, PEDC partnered with Alvin Community College and Lonza to create a two-level Biotechnology Certificate Course.

The program, which launched on August 21, offers two levels: (1) Biotech: Material Handler and (2) Biotech: Lab Technician Each level consists of 64 contact hours, including lectures and labs. The program will be delivered through a hybrid schedule, with on-site labs and assessments. The program development aligns with the “Guidelines for the Development, Recognition, and Usage of Skill Standards Texas’ Framework for Skill Standards.”

The next cohort will begin January 28, 2024.

288 MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS NEAR COMPLETION

The final phase of the State Highway 288 Master Plan Improvements are nearly completed, with full completion expected by the end of 2023. These improvements included landscape elements, irrigation, lighting, water fountains, pear sculptures, sidewalks, and gateway markers, stretching from Beltway 8 to Magnolia Parkway.

Over the past twenty-five years, the SH 288 corridor has transformed from a rural area to a major commercial center with millions of square feet of retail, office, two new hospitals and high-quality residential development. Recognizing the importance of the corridor, in 2014 the City, PEDC and businesses in the corridor jointly developed a master plan that identified improvements to enhance the appearance and infrastructure of the corridor and complement the nearly $1 billion investment in the corridor from the 288 managed toll lane project.

The implementation of the 288 Master Improvements Plan is a key focus area in the Pearland Prosperity Community Strategic Plan and is being implemented through a partnership between the City, PEDC, PMMD2.

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PEARLAND INNOVATION HUB OPEN HOUSE

The Pearland Innovation Hub is getting a new home. Join them September 27, from 6-8 p.m. at 2880 Broadway Bend Dr. Pearland, TX 77584 for the Grand Opening and to tour the new space.

PEARLAND: INNOVATION LIVES HERE!

What happens when an entire city focuses on championing innovation and entrepreneurship? You have Pearland, Texas.

Kemlon: A multi-discipline manufacturing company Kemlon creates high-quality electrical connectors, sensors, probes and related components for hostile environments. After moving its headquarter in 1997, Pearland gave Kemlon access to major thoroughfares, a strong and educated workforce, a pro-business community and excellent existing infrastructure.

To learn about other employers and innovators that call Pearland home, visit pearlandedc.com/innovation.

SALES TAX AND UNEMPLOYMENT UPDATE

Current period sales tax collections for Pearland in July and August were up 4% over the same months in 2022.

Unemployment is remaining steady in the City as well. In July 2023, Pearland's unemployment rate was 4.5%.