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Registered Apprenticeship Helping Employers Address Talent Needs Three Counties Three Cities The Best of Southeast Texas Energy Grows Here Founded in 2003 the Katy Area Economic Development Councils Katy Area EDC mission is to lead the economic development efforts of the Katy area to recruit retain and expand new high quality high impact companies jobs and talent to improve the quality of life and place of Katy area residents. Since its inception the Katy Area EDC has grown to over 200 members has a budget of 800000 and has assisted in the creation of thousands of jobs and billions in capital investment. Katy Area EDC is a fullservice private nonprofit 501 c 6 economic development corporation. The Greater Katy Area People and Goods Move with Ease A premier location in Texas just 30 miles west of downtown Houston maintains a comfortable and safe familyoriented community with easy access to the opportunities of a metro region.