Crown Cork & Seal, in partnership with the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo, has taken recycling to new heights in Conroe. As a manufacturer of 100% recyclable aluminum cans - Crown Conroe manufactures 2.4 billion cans annually - it’s natural that the company would have big ideas around recycling. Sustainability is at the core of Crown after all, represented by an "every can counts" mantra and a global initiative called Twentyby30.

Taking the “every can counts” approach led Crown Conroe to the idea of enhancing recycling at the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo, one of the area’s largest events. Piloted at the 2022 event, Crown Cork & Seal saw room for growth at the 2023 event, which they achieved with an astounding 650% increase! Tune in to hear Brent Jones, Quality Process Engineer, and Darwin Canales, Quality Assurance Manager, tell you how they achieved such success and more about plans for sustainable growth moving forward.

A strong parks system is not only critical in helping residents and visitors maintain a healthy lifestyle, but it also helps Conroe position itself as a desirable location for new development. Companies continue to invest more in their employees, which means locating in places where their teams can enjoy a strong quality of life. It's another reason why Conroe is a premier destination for you and your business!

 

July is National Park and Recreation Month and the perfect time to get outside yet stay cool in Conroe. On this episode, staff members from the City of Conroe's Parks and Recreation Department join us to chat about the over 25 park and recreation centers, many with pools and splash pads perfect for family fun, and all the current and upcoming activities and programs they offer. Summer Fun is Made Here!

Businesses worldwide are accountable to key stakeholders from customers to employees to community partners. Dependability, or lack thereof, often dictates how companies are viewed. For Conroe-based Sapphire Gas Solutions, dependability is paramount, a message that stretches throughout the organization. Join us as we chat with Sapphire Gas Solutions CEO Sam Thigpen to find out the reasons why his growing company truly showcases that, in Conroe, Dependability is Made Here.

Now hiring at Conroe Machine! Ever wonder what working in a 65,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art machining facility in beautiful Conroe Park North would be like? We've brought in an expert to help talk about the future of the company, its culture, benefits offered, and jobs available: Conroe Machine President Jessica Echegaray.

On this episode, "Transit Nerd" De’Andre Guin, Mobility Planner for the City of Conroe, joins us to chat about how Conroe’s steady growth has been met with strategic decisions to deliver opportunity for the increasing number of residents, visitors, and businesses. Improvements to mobility, including expanding Conroe public transit, is driving commerce and connectivity throughout the city. Safe, reliable, and convenient transit added to new transportation infrastructure in Conroe helps explain why Driving Force is Made Here!

What makes Makeup Junkie Bags the most luxurious leak resistant, lay-flat cosmetic and travel bags with the best warranty in the biz? Tune in to find out! MJ joins us to share a little about her entrepreneurial journey in Conroe and tips for helping your small business succeed. You'll also get to hear about some of the newest products in her line!

Now hiring! Ever wondered what working at Protect Controls, Inc. in Conroe would be like? We've brought in an expert to help talk about company culture, benefits offered, and jobs available: PCI's Director of Human Resources & Safety Melodie Marra Knight.

On this episode we're chatting with Rhonda Ellisor, Director of the Sam Houston State University Small Business Development Center, about all the amazing FREE and low-cost resources available through the SBDC for starting and growing a small business.

Welcome to our new podcast! This episode is the brief history of the Conroe EDC and economic development in Conroe as told by our department's resident historian, Associate Director Jennifer Matthews.

Welcome to our new podcast! This episode is a brief introduction to the Conroe EDC staff (minus Deputy Director Laura Lea Palmer) and includes coverage of these topics: