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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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July 14, 2025

Barbers Hill ISD branch campus set to blossom

Barbers Hill ISD and Lee College estimate it will take about $154 million over the next 25 years to run Lee College...

July 11, 2025

Houston American Energy Secures $5 Million in Strategic Financing to Acquire Texas Gulf Coast Development Site

Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) (“HUSA” or the “Company”) today announced it has secured...

July 9, 2025

Partnerships abound among Mont Belvieu industries

This is the second part of a three-part story on the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce’s State...

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

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

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Labor shed; high concentration of skilled workers

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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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