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EDC summarizes Fabtech trip: 31 leads collected, networking with Encore and Team Texas
Summary
EDC staff reported attending Fabtech with Encore and Think Big Think Texas, collecting 31 leads (over half rated A) and establishing regional EDC contacts, and proposed follow‑up attendance at other trade shows.
At the Sept. 18 meeting, EDC staff described attending the Fabtech trade show in Chicago with Encore and the Think Big Think Texas team. Staff said the booth used a device to capture contact information and that the combined team collected 31 leads, with more than half rated as high‑quality (A). Staff said most leads sought larger industrial space than Whitehouse can currently offer, but one attendee expressed interest in a smaller industrial space with internal and yard needs; staff will follow up. The report highlighted networking with about 15 Texas EDC professionals and introductions to Team Texas, which staff said invited possible future cooperation subject to a membership fee. Staff proposed considering future trade‑show attendance — including a medical plastics show in Anaheim in February — and recommended continuing participation in tenant/industry shows to generate prospects beyond cold calling. The board discussed funding booth costs and swag and emphasized the importance of active follow‑up on leads from conventions.
