Manvel is one of the fastest growing cities in Brazoria County. Manvel is located 20 miles due south of downtown Houston at the intersection of State Highway 288 and State Highway 6. Because of the excellent location, proximity to Hobby Airport and the rail line, the Manvel Economic Development Corporation is committed to supporting residential and commercial growth. 

The Manvel Economic Development Corporation's (MEDC) Board of Directors represents key decision-makers in our community and come from a cross-section of industries. The Manvel City Council adopted Resolution 2000-R-01, authorizing the creation of the Manvel Economic Development Corporation on January 19, 2000. The current board consists of a chairperson and six directors. Meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 P.M. at the Manvel City Hall.

KEY OBJECTIVES:
To recruit  new businesses, creating jobs and increasing the current tax base. Priority is given to the development of primary jobs.

To retain and expand existing businesses by assisting them with new job development and workforce development improvements. 

MEDC initiates contact with companies within Targeted Industries.

MEDC responds to industrial and manufacturing inquiries about the Manvel Market.

MEDC markets Manvel to prospective companies via brochures in cooperation of the Brazoria County Economic Development Alliance and the Alvin Economic Development Cooperation.

MEDC responds to inquiries from all business sectors. Therefore, MEDC interacts to some degree with most new businesses locating to Manvel and with all existing businesses interested in local expansions.