City of Converse, Texas

The EDC was organized for the purpose of expanding the local tax base and to benefit the Citizens of Converse.

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In July 1999, Link New Tech was established in Costa Mesa, California. Owner Adam Awad is an inventor and has worked in the automotive industry for over 25 years. This motivated and inspired him to invent the brand name Quick Draw, the latest technology in automotive service equipment. Link New Tech is the manufacturer of automotive service equipment and it is the only company that holds patent rights to certain automotive service equipment nationwide.

The City of Converse, Texas

The City of Converse is located next to Randolph Air Force Base on Loop 1604, halfway between IH-25 and IH-10. This prime location provides easy access to San Antonio as well as other major markets while maintaining the small-town atmosphere.

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In 1999, Col. Henry H. McKee started the business to provide a safe, humane and affordable disposition of the family pet after its passing. The company is a family business and has always been staffed by at least two family members (including drivers, cremation technician and office staff). They are the largest, fully permitted and licensed crematory in San Antonio and surrounding areas. As a service to the community, they cremate seeing-eye/hearing dogs, members of the K-9 Corps and other certified animals affiliated with law enforcement and the military.

The City of Converse, Texas

The City of Converse has a thriving business community with variety ranging from small mom-and-pop shops to large manufacturing firms that serve national markets.

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Converse Quick Facts

  • Converse is home to more than 6,200 families and approximately 235 businesses.
  • From 1990 to 2010, the population of Converse has increased 199 percent.
  • The current population of Converse is 18,198 according to 2010 Census Data.

Demographics

Converse is an ideal location for new businesses and existing corporations looking to expand.
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Latest News

Welcome to the ninth edition of the Converse EDC Newsletter! May will be come and gone before we know it and it will be very busy between now and then! Please be sure to check out our website and Facebook page for upcoming events. If you are interested in getting to know your EDC staff, please contact us at (210) 659-9163 so that we can set up a time to meet. …read more
Please join us on Friday, May 11th at 8:00 am for our monthly Business Development Breakfast. This month's topic will be "How to Save Your Green $$$$ by Going Green" with guest speaker Roy Schauffele of Division 7 Solutions. …read more
This informational talk will propose the expansion of water conservation and especially the increased use of rainwater harvesting systems. Rainwater harvesting is not new. In fact, the current increase in potable rainwater systems is a re-introduction and refinement of water management practice that was very common as recent as two or three generations ago. Even considering the regions occasional and sometimes severe drought conditions, potable rainwater harvesting systems are still viable and dependable as well as affordable. Any remaining difficulty in their acceptance is due to misunderstandings that remain regarding rainwater harvesting systems. …read more

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