Economic development officials in Galveston are looking at various opportunities to shape the island's economic future. These opportunities include artificial intelligence in medicine and robotics on the waterfront. Advanced manufacturing and life sciences are also being considered as potential areas for growth.

Further areas of focus include increasingly ambitious hospitality projects. These projects, along with the others, are seen as key to reshaping the island's economy.

More information on these opportunities and how they may impact the local economy can be found through the Galveston County Daily News.