Woodlands Trick or Treat Trail 2010

BBVA Compass has signed on as the anchor sponsor for the Trick or Treat Trail at Waterway Square on October 10, 2010.

The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau is introducing this new event as part of the Waterway Square Programming. This is the first year for this company to be the presenting sponsor of a Woodlands event.

“BBVA Compass is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for the 2010 Trick or Treat Trail at Waterway Square. We look forward to seeing the community get involved and show off their Halloween Best at this year's event,” said Amos McDonald, Senior Vice President and District Retail Executive for BBVA Compass.

Trick or Treat Trail is scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Waterway Square. This free event will have fun for the entire family and attendees are encouraged to dress in their Halloween best and “Trick or Treat” from booth to booth. This is an opportunity to have a safe Halloween for your children. There are other events such as that in Panther Creek to help bring Halloween in safely for our little goblins. 

Other Trick or Treat Trail sponsors at the event include Flaherty’s Flooring America, The Woodlands Development Company, Ace Parking, Munday Chevrolet, Kyle Sherburne – State Farm Insurance, University of Phoenix, Moon Water, and Berripop.

Free parking is available at the Waterway Square Parking Garage located between Fountain Plaza and Woodloch Court.

Located along Waterway Avenue, Waterway Square is a one-acre public plaza with unique water features and green spaces that serve as the “centerpiece” of The Woodlands Town Center.

Come experience the excitement of earth, wind and water in a synchronized choreography of motion and sound. For more information on the event and Waterway Square, visit www.TheFountainsAtWaterwaySquare.com or call 281-363-2447. Also, follow us on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/VisitTheWoodlands

Elected Officials honored by Economic Development Partnership

The South Montgomery County Woodlands Economic Development Partnership (EDP) held its 12th annual Elected Officials Reception at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center on February 16th. For the past 12 years, the EDP has taken great pride in expressing their appreciation to elected officials at the local, county, state and federal levels. “We are excited to have an opportunity to personally thank our elected officials for their dedication to making our area prosper. Our officials are pro-business and work towards making a strong economic environment for our area by encouraging job growth for our local businesses,” said Gil Staley, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership.  Photograph left to right are 

Representative Rob Eissler, Texas House of Representatives, Marsha Williams, Senator Tommy Williams’ Office, Congressman Kevin Brady, United States House of Representatives, Dr. Ed Robb, The Woodlands Township Board of Directors, and Bruce Tough, The Woodlands Township Board of Directors.

This year the EDP Platinum Level Sponsors, Petroleum Wholesale, The Woodlands Development Company, The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center, and The Woodlands Township thanked the elected officials for their assistance and support in helping make local businesses and organizations successful.

Several elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels were in attendance at the reception.

Special thanks go to the sponsors of this event, who made hosting this reception possible.

The Economic Development Partnership generally promotes the economic development of South Montgomery County through supporting existing businesses and the recruitment of new businesses that can bring job opportunities and capital investment to the area.

The EDP is a public and private partnership with 42 funding partners active in the organization. For further information on the EDP and information about the local business community, visit www.edpartnership.net or call 281 363-8130.