A new 1.5 million-square-foot Lowe’s distribution center opened in mid-September in the East Montgomery County Improvement District's Industrial Park, located at 18777 E. Industrial Parkway, New Caney. The facility is the largest industrial building in the county, according to EMCID Chief Communications Officer Kelley Mattlage, and it employs around 200 people. 281-354-4419. www.emctx.com