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Great Place to Call Home!

North Channel has much to offer business and industry, as well as to residents. Within it’s approximately
158 square miles, over 200,000 of the greater Houston area’s three million plus residents live. Continued growth
is projected for the next five years and beyond. The area offers a suburban setting where major industry, com-
mercial concerns, retail establishments and bedroom communities flourish. Due to its close proximity to the
Port of Houston and the exceptional rail, highway, water and air transportation, the area offers business a smooth
connection to local, regional and international markets.

Businesses range from manufacturing firms, chemical processing and refining entities, specialty valve
manufacturers, major health care facilities, small business concerns and major retail operations. Plentiful labor
in all skill levels and specialties is available. Pro-business governments and a supportive population enhance
business growth.

The Chamber boundaries include land available for industrial and commercial development. Many sites
are in unincorporated areas and offer lower tax rates. Within city limits, business-friendly governments seek to
work with existing business and industry, and to provide an atmosphere to encourage new business start-ups or
relocations. Families find housing in every price range and quality schools staffed by competent, caring profession-
al educators. Entertainment opportunities include excellent dining, 2 multiplex cinemas, an 18-hole golf courses,
parks and water sports. Excellent facilities and leagues exist for youth sports including soccer, football, baseball,
softball and basketball. The 230-acre Gene Green Park boasts an amphitheater, ball courts and fields, BMX bike
trail and Skate Park.A quality YMCA program also serves the area. Harris County Precinct 2 provides the area
with community centers that offer a wide range of events for youth, senior citizens and residents. The North Shore
Rotary Pavilion offers an open-air, covered facility for up to 5,000. The North Channel area is truly A Great Place
to Live and Work!

IT’S GOOD TO BELONG

Join the Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA
We offer something for everyone!
Adult Wellness Classes
Personal Training • Day Camp
Swim Lessons • Youth Sports
After School Child Care
15055 Wallisville Rd., Houston, TX 77049 YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian
281-458-7777 ymcahouston.org/wendel-d-ley principles into practice through programs
that build healthy spirit, mind and body for
all. Everyone is welcome.
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