https://www.discovermctx.com City of Missouri City - Economic Development Department News Feed Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:50:37 +0000 en-US https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66449/workforce-leaders-convene-in-fort-bend-to-align-growth-talent-and-economic-mobility https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66449/workforce-leaders-convene-in-fort-bend-to-align-growth-talent-and-economic-mobility Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Local and regional leaders gathered on Tuesday, January 27, for a Workforce Convening hosted at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, bringing together stakeholders across education, workforce, and industry to discuss the future of economic growth in Fort Bend County.The event featured Commissioner Andy Meyers and Juliet K. Stipeche, Executive... https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66367/7-businesses-now-open-in-sugar-landmissouri-city https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66367/7-businesses-now-open-in-sugar-landmissouri-city Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Check out some businesses in the Sugar Land-Missouri City area that have recently opened, as reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive.Grain & BerryThe eatery offers acai bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, handmade juices, specialty toasts as well as plant-based flatbreads and quesadillas.Opened Nov. 159010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Ste... https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66453/the-185acre-compound-that-put-missouri-city-on-the-map-for-fitness https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66453/the-185acre-compound-that-put-missouri-city-on-the-map-for-fitness Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Christian Guzman said he founded his fitness empire on two words: become more.In 2012, Guzman began documenting his own fitness journey on YouTube. He said the videos were organic and fun, but that he had no idea a career was going to come out of it.Fast forward to today, Guzman... https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66451/officials-cut-ribbon-at-missouri-citys-edison-cultural-arts-center https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66451/officials-cut-ribbon-at-missouri-citys-edison-cultural-arts-center Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 In front of over 200 community members, developers and elected officials cut the ribbon on the second phase of the Edison Cultural Arts Center in Missouri City Jan. 5.Phase 2 of the project broke ground in September 2023 with the partial demolition of a former retail center at Fuqua Street... https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66452/filings-amazon-to-continue-houstonarea-upgrades-with-137ksquarefoot-missouri-city-project https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66452/filings-amazon-to-continue-houstonarea-upgrades-with-137ksquarefoot-missouri-city-project Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 The e-commerce giant has filed projects with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation disclosing upgrades at multiple Houston centers. Amazon has 49 fulfillment and distribution centers across the state.Click here to read the full article (subscription required). https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66454/governor-abbott-announces-new-eli-lilly-manufacturing-investment-in-harris-county https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66454/governor-abbott-announces-new-eli-lilly-manufacturing-investment-in-harris-county Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Governor Greg Abbott announced Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) will construct an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility, totaling around 1 million square feet in Harris County during a press conference at Generation Park.Lilly will invest more than $6.5 billion and create more than 600 new jobs. A Texas Enterprise... https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66450/missouri-city-plans-new-mixeduse-district-to-revitalize-its-downtown https://www.discovermctx.com/news-and-media/p/item/66450/missouri-city-plans-new-mixeduse-district-to-revitalize-its-downtown Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Missouri City has been working on development plans with Fort Bend County and Houston Community College for the past three years, according to a resolution passed by the county’s Commissioner Court.Click here to read the full article (subscription required).