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Uniquely positioned for growth.

Home to globally leading industry, the Baytown-Chambers County region is also the place to build thriving enterprise success and flourishing personal satisfaction. Uniquely positioned for growth, the region is adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel and powers performance with the specialized skill of a large experienced workforce plus the dedicated support of a pro-business community. Here, businesses and families build on solid ground, in a robust and stable economy and in an affordable environment where authentic quality in education, culture and recreation assure a deeply satisfying work/life balance. 

35 minutes from Houston

3.5 hours from San Antonio

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September 26, 2025

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 721 MW Natural Gas Facility In Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 721 megawatt (MW) natural gas power...

September 23, 2025

Houston Wins Texas’ First Major Pharma Plant With $6.5B Investment

Eli Lilly and Company, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers, will invest $6.5 billion to build a 236-acre...

September 4, 2025

9-building spec industrial project underway in Baytown

A new project is being touted as one of the largest single-user spec industrial developments ever built in Baytown. Houston-based...

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Nation’s largest master-planned rail- and barge-served industrial park

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Workforce Training

The area’s aligned training ecosystem assures global performance, beginning with high-caliber academics and career tracks at top K-12 schools. Also driving quality is a leading community college focused on workforce needs and student development, and coordination by Workforce Solutions-Baytown. For qualified projects, custom training is also available at no or low cost through the Texas Skills Development Fund.

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Living Here

Offering exceptional affordability a short drive from Houston, Baytown-Chambers County is a haven for families. Here, world-class education is empowering futures; outdoor recreation opens year-round adventure, spectacular natural beauty and rich diversity, while arts and culture take center stage in a revitalizing downtown performing arts and culture district.

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