Manvel Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

Supporting jobs, investment, and a vibrant “City on the Rise.”

About MEDC

Manvel is a fast-growing community in northern Brazoria County, minutes from Houston and certainly is a City on the Rise. MEDC partners with businesses to expand the tax base, grow jobs, and enhance quality of life.

Location Advantage
Immediate access to the Houston metro, regional ports, airports, and workforce, paired with small-town character.

Manvel 2045 Strategic Plan

The Manvel 2045 Strategic Plan defines long-range priorities for growth, infrastructure, mobility, and services. MEDC aligns its investments with this vision to support a resilient local economy.

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The City is also updating its Comprehensive Plan and Thoroughfare Plan. MEDC will align future projects with those updates.

Brazoria County Economic Indicators

Quarterly economic reports from the Brazosport College Economic Forecasting Center provide insight into broader regional trends.

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MEDC Board of Directors

Appointed by City Council; terms shown below.

Place Name Title Term Ends
1Kris Durrett IIVice-President03/20/2026
2Martina McNickles03/20/2026
3Donald Atkinson03/20/2026
4Carolynn Waites03/17/2027
5Jason BlackPresident03/17/2027
6Derek DalmolinSecretary03/17/2027
7Ty Watkins03/17/2027