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The growing availability of homesites is expected
to take Tomball’s population from around
12,000 to more than 20,000 by 2030.
Including the area immediately surrounding
Tomball, population is expected to crest above
100,000 within five years.
The demographics of Texas and the Houston
region is represented in the growing population
in and around Tomball and stands to benefit
Tomball businesses. Working to cultivate
the new residents are Tomball’s educational
partners, Tomball Independent School District
and Lone Star College-Tomball.
site detention, and is mere minutes from The Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) program Ranked among the highest-rated school districts
Tomball’s major highways. Master-planned is designed specifically for Tomball’s cultural in the State of Texas, Tomball Independent
and deed-restricted with a light industrial hub, Old Town Tomball. Offering matching School District received an “A” grade from
zoning classification, the Park utilizes flexible grant funds to assist significant renovations in Texas Education Agency in its most recent
lot sizes and competitive pricing to attract new the Old Town Business District, the Tomball accountability ratings.
and expanding businesses. EDC reimburses eligible participants 50 Part of the Lone Star College system, the

The success of the Tomball Business & percent of their investment, up to $50,000, second largest community college system in
Technology Park helped propel the Tomball for restoration and revitalization of building Texas, Lone Star College-Tomball educates
EDC to purchase South Live Oak Industrial structures that complement a significant overall thousands of students at three campuses, with
Park in 2020. Located directly off Main Street façade enhancement. degrees and certificates that directly translate
near downtown Tomball, the 6.2-acre property As indicated by the FIG program, maintaining into the labor force.
is home to two industrial warehouses totaling the unique culture of Tomball is important to the As Tomball continues to excel, local leadership
more than 41,000 square-feet. The Tomball City and its residents. Lively and diverse, mixed is determined to grow Tomball with a priority
EDC has a vision to make South Live Oak with small-town charm, Tomball welcomes on building a diverse City that is inclusive for
and adjacent properties a master-planned, thousands of visitors every year to enjoy festivals, all residents, businesses, and visitors. Find
mixed-use development. The central location parades, art galleries, culinary creations, and out why Tomball’s prime location, business-
will be desirable for businesses wanting access other entertainment options. friendly principles, and unique culture are
to Tomball’s amenities.
Tomball’s heritage has a heavy German perfect for economic investment at https://
Available business incentives create interest influence with roots back to early 19th century tomballtxedc.org/.
for companies to invest in Tomball. The City when Tomball was settled by German families.
of Tomball has a popular tax abatement The fun and unique German heritage is
program, while the Tomball EDC helps fund celebrated throughout the year in Tomball.
infrastructure costs for eligible projects and The Tomball German Heritage Festival is held
provides financial assistance in the form of cash every March and the annual Tomball German
grants for projects that create or retain jobs. Christmas Market occurs in December. Each
The State of Texas incentivizes new business welcome more than 50,000 visitors per year. '
investment through the Texas Enterprise Zone Home to more than 20 annual festivals and CECD, PCED, AICP
Program and the Texas Enterprise Fund. For parades and a weekly farmer’s market, Old Town EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
details on incentives available in Tomball, visit Tomball attracts visitors from all backgrounds
https://tomballtxedc.org/business-incentives. to enjoy the displays of culture. Visitors often F

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of the community, provide a more welcoming people continue to move to Tomball. Earlier in

business environment, and increase commercial 2020, the City of Tomball announced nearly tomballtxedc.org
property values.
2,000 new homes are planned for construction.

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