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GEDP Ship Building Galveston

GEDP Ship Building Galveston

Exclusive Quote from Josh Owens of the GEDP '“Davie is announcing their first project milestone in the acquisition of Gulf Copper. It's going to be a long road to get them to the $1 billion investment because we need to help them as Texas to win the federal contract...

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Mayor Craig Brown Part 1 of 6: Galveston 2035: Foundations, Futures, and Fight for Resilience: A Candid Interview with Mayor Craig Brown

Mayor Craig Brown Part 1 of 6: Galveston 2035: Foundations, Futures, and Fight for Resilience: A Candid Interview with Mayor Craig Brown

In Part 1 of our exclusive six-part series, The 1839 founder David Landriault sits down with Mayor Craig Brown for an unfiltered conversation about Galveston’s next decade. From bold economic growth and cultural diversity to the harsh realities of flooding and infrastructure costs, Mayor Brown offers both hope and hard truths. This is not just a plan—it’s a call to action for every resident who believes in Galveston’s future.

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The Rhythm of the Island: How Galveston Businesses (and Locals) Can Thrive Year-Round

The Rhythm of the Island: How Galveston Businesses (and Locals) Can Thrive Year-Round

There’s a rhythm to life on Galveston Island. If you live here long enough, you can feel it.

Once you’re in sync, everything changes. In The Rhythm of the Island, I reflect on how embracing this unique flow has helped me—and the business owners I work with—not just survive the off-season, but thrive in it.

Written By: Teresa Wagonseller, CPA, Fractional CFO, and proud member of The 39ers.

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