2019 Newcomer Guide + Business Directory 2019LCRCCDirectory | Page 18

BUSINESS
BOOMING
BUSINESS
TOP
EMPLOYERS
Clear Creek Independent
School District: 5,336
American National
Insurance: 750
H-E-B: 637
UTMB: 599
City of League City: 583
INEOS: 325
Walmart: 322
B
usiness growth in League City
is booming, with a total of
2,541 businesses employing
24,726 people, and that number
is continuing to grow. In 2018, 50 new
businesses opened in League City.
The city is home to a unique variety
of business and commercial operations,
with major industries such as retail,
education, health care services, advanced
manufacturing, specialty chemical,
aerospace aviation, tourism and maritime.
League City’s diverse economic base
offers an opportunity for all types of
businesses to thrive, from the smallest home
business to the largest big box retailer.
Devereux: 219 There are many current hot spots of
business development throughout the city,
including:
Harbor View Care Center:
220 Marketplace at Ninety-six: This 36-
acre development is anchored by the
Kroger: 280
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123,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace.
Phase II of the development was
completed in 2018.
Pinnacle Park: This 100-acre mixed-use
development is home to the only Cabela’s
in the Houston area. Recent additions to the
Pinnacle Park area include Abuelo’s Mexican
Food Restaurant, Little Bella Mia, CoCo
Crepes, Redwing Shoes and Salata. Kabuki
Japanese Grill & Sush Bar recently opened
as well.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
opened in 2018 next to the development.
League City Towne Center: This
194,736-square-foot retail center at the
intersection of I-45 and FM 646 recently saw
the opening of a new First Watch Restaurant
location. Both Walmart and H-E-B
redesigned its store layouts and frontage
during the summer.