Join GEDP

We are a member-supported public-private partnership with a mission to grow Galveston’s economy. 

The GEDP promotes Galveston as a location for business and is actively marketing its locational benefit to prospects. 

We also provide technical assistance to its members and other businesses in the community seeking to expand or remain in Galveston. 


We are grateful for your membership; it is crucial to our work to enhance Galveston’s economic future.


Member Benefits

All Memberships Include:

  • One year GEDP Membership
  • High-impact networking with leaders from Galveston’s public and private sectors
  • Participation in business development discussions and collaborative initiatives that are crucial to growth
  • Access to technical assistance, strategic research, and expert economic analysis
  • Access to events, such as Member Blenders and the Construction Consortium, and other great forums for networking and business to business development
  • Listing in online member directory

Sustaining- $1,000

Unlock your access to Galveston’s economic development network

  • Economic Development Summit- One registration 
  • Digital membership spotlight

Entrepreneur- $3,000

Step up as a recognized investor in Galveston

  • All Sustaining benefits plus-
  • Enhanced visibility and annual marketing
  • Economic Development Summit- One summit table (eight seats, seven additional registrations), one EXPO booth, ½ page program ad, two invites to Summit VIP event

Accelerator- $5,000

Accelerate your impact and reach in developing Galveston’s economy

  • All Sustaining benefits plus-
  • Premium visibility and annual marketing
  • Economic Development Summit- One summit table (eight seats, seven additional registrations), one EXPO booth, full page program ad, two invites to Summit VIP event

Innovator- $10,000

Be a key driver of innovation for Galveston’s economy

  • All Sustaining benefits plus-
  • Economic Development Summit- One summit table (eight seats, seven additional registrations), one EXPO booth, two-page spread program ad, six invites to Summit VIP event.
  • Premium digital membership spotlight

Pioneer- $20,000

Lead the way in shaping Galveston’s future

  • All Sustaining benefits plus-
  • Economic Development Summit- One summit table (eight seats, seven additional registrations), one EXPO booth, two-page spread program ad, additional full size ad, eight invites to Summit VIP event.
  • Premier digital membership spotlight

Beyond their contribution to Galveston’s economic growth, GEDP Members have access to:


Data Resources & Research Capabilities

Economic Development Events

Workshops

Member Blenders

Construction Consortium

Task Forces and Committees

We look forward to working with you over the coming year to make investing in Galveston easier than ever. 

GEDP Team