North Pasadena Business Association

Chad Burke

President and CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region.

Came to the Economic Alliance in 2008 as Project Director in 2008 – with a specific focus on the San Jacinto Texas Historic District revitalization project. Previously Project Manager at the Technology & Economic Development Division of the Texas Engineering Extension Service in College Station, where duties focused on business development and project oversight. Worked with cities throughout the state to provide technical assistance for economic development and strategic regional planning.

Randy Drake owner of Drake Printing and formally of Pasadena Second Century Board gave a presentation of a proposed Farmers Market. Drake told the group that is was just in the very early stages. City of Pasadena Economic Development Officer Paul Davis said the City was looking into whether it was feasible and would draw enough interest.  Several locations were mentioned from Memorial Stadium, Pasadena Town Square and Shaw Street, but no location is set. Marilyn Wilkins, incoming President ” said the North Pasadena Business Association would assist in the project”.

Another topic discussed was the circular bus route that start at the first of the year, a one year trial will determine whether there is enough people willing to justify the cost of operations.