Description

Monthly Membership Meeting 

Speakers: Chris DeMilliano & Jonathan Thomas with Walker County Economic Development Committee

Chris DeMilliano and Jonathan Thomas will be present to share the background of the new Walker County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC). The WCEDC is a newly formed entity designed to attract industry to Walker County, with a primary focus on providing jobs to the area and increasing the value of those jobs to benefit citizens. Chris deMilliano, president and CEO of Steely Lumber Company, represents existing industry in the county. Jonathan Thomas, a Sam Houston State University representative, serves as the vice president of the new corporation. The goal of this newly formed entity is to unify government, quasi-governmental organizations (such as SHSU and TDCJ), existing industry, and other stakeholders—including schools, hospitals, and utilities—in a good-faith effort to appeal to industries interested in investing in Walker County.

We will share the background of the corporation along with the steps taken to reach this point. We will also emphasize the benefits the WCEDC will bring to the real estate market in Walker County.

Sponsor: Hannah Wilkes, Lunar Mortgage Team 

Please register on or before Sunday, April 13, 2025.