Why Houston's EaDo Is An Ideal Location For Small Businesses
Choosing a business location involves deciding between multiple factors. Do you want an established office building, or do you want to create your own space? In either case, the area that your office sits in can significantly impact the business's success. For example, in Houston, we chose EaDo as our Headquarters location because it's small enough to be tight-knit and large enough to have everything we need. We're not alone in this choice.
Other businesses like Tiny Champions, The Secret Group, and 8th Wonder Brewery call EaDo home. It's an energetic, creative space that combines the passion of entrepreneurs with the energy of growth and change -and we want our renters to feel the same way about their working space!
The History of EaDo
The East End is a neighborhood of Houston, Texas. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city and has a history that dates back to the early 1900s.
In the early 1900s, immigration to Houston created a diverse culture that would later become the foundation for the vibrant community we know today. As such, this area was home to many new families seeking a better life than they had in their native countries.
By the 1920s, Houston was a melting pot of various ethnicities and cultures worldwide. The area's proximity to railroads made it an ideal location for factories and other industries.
By the 1950s, the East End had a vastly multicultural landscape of primarily African Americans, Asians, and Latinos. All ethnicities worked together, building their community into one that became known for its strong sense of pride and community spirit.
As industry boomed in the 1940s through 1970s, EaDo became known as "The Industrial Heartland," with several other large enterprises operating in the area that helped create jobs for many Houstonians.
The East End provided a wide array of industrialized work, including shipbuilding and steelwork factories, which helped build our country's infrastructure and economy. Sadly, service-based businesses replaced these industries in later decades as we moved towards an economy based on technology rather than manufacturing.
However, this period also saw the beginning of what would become known as "revitalization" in our city. Not only does it attract new residents from around the world, but it also creates a unique atmosphere for small businesses and residential neighborhoods.
EaDo Today
EaDo has a rich history of industrial development and is one of the most exciting places in Houston to be right now. It's home to several thriving businesses, many of which have significantly invested in their communities.
Local government and developers have brought life back into these once deserted structures in a bold move to revitalize the city. This has led to places like:
The Plant - A refurbished 1940s factory into spaces fit for restaurants and retail businesses
POST-Houston - A remodeled old post office to include event space, retail and restaurant, and the new 713 Music Hall
The Mill - A former lumber mill currently being renovated but already includes a drive-in theater
The character that makes up East Downtown an attractive place for growth, especially considering the rapid changes happening throughout the rest of the city.
Nowadays, this area is known for the old factories repurposed as event spaces and retail shops. The historic downtown buildings provide an ideal location for small businesses looking for affordable office space with plenty of character and charm. You'll also find most amenities within walking distance or a short drive away on foot or by car.
Why You Should Work Here
EaDo is a unique and creative community full of opportunities. In addition to the flourishing culinary scene, EaDo has seen an increase in tech companies choosing this area as their Headquarters location. This influx of new businesses has led to an increased growth rate for the neighborhood, making it the perfect place for small businesses trying to get started.
EaDo's creative culture centers around artisanship and passion, creating a strong sense of community between tenants within each building. We feel this energy will help foster collaboration among our tenants as they grow their businesses.
Takeaway
To close, EaDo is an excellent place for the small businesses that make up this ever-growing community. There's sublime energy in the air that you can't duplicate anywhere else in Houston. It's a culture of creativity and passion that extends from our small business owners to their customers. When you walk into our offices, you know you're part of something bigger than yourself or your business alone—you're part of the fabric that makes EaDo unique.
Schedule a tour with us to join this ever-growing community today!