From KXAN, May 4, 2009...
A lunchtime view across Lake Marble Falls is a welcome break from the workday for Interim City Manager Ralph Hendricks. He hopes a plan beginning this week will entice others to follow suit.
Hendricks said, “Economic development plan will receive a plan for expanding our pavilion into an event center this week.”
Up the hill, he says downtown could use some help from what’s lapping below. But there’s no real connection between the historic Main Street and the water. Businesses sit about four blocks from the banks.
“The center of town, the center of activity in our town have moved,” said Hendricks. “So we need to move our Main Street to match that movement.”
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Showing posts with label Economic Development. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
San Marcos seeks economic identity through strategic plan
From Austin Business Journal, April 17, 2009...
Business and civic leaders in and around San Marcos hope to step out of Austin’s economic shadow by forging a growth strategy for the city.
San Marcos’ leaders have long touted the city’s strategic location on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio and the city’s assets — including a recently expanded hospital, university, new convention center and major retail presence. Yet its economic growth has lagged in the past, a trend the city’s leadership is trying to reverse by crafting the area’s first strategic plan for economic development.
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Business and civic leaders in and around San Marcos hope to step out of Austin’s economic shadow by forging a growth strategy for the city.
San Marcos’ leaders have long touted the city’s strategic location on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio and the city’s assets — including a recently expanded hospital, university, new convention center and major retail presence. Yet its economic growth has lagged in the past, a trend the city’s leadership is trying to reverse by crafting the area’s first strategic plan for economic development.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Todd: State could miss out on trade if rail relocation doesn’t push forward
From Austin Business Journal, January 28, 2009...
New concerns raised Wednesday by Bruce Todd, the former Austin mayor and current executive director of the Texas Rail Relocation and Improvement Association, suggest Texas could lose a chance to expand its role in foreign trade if funding for the state’s rail relocation initiative doesn’t come quicker.
A $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal, set for completion in 2014, could bring more cargo ships to Texas ports, Todd said in a statement. But, he said, that extra cargo could be paralyzed if the freight rail lines serving ports aren’t upgraded.
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New concerns raised Wednesday by Bruce Todd, the former Austin mayor and current executive director of the Texas Rail Relocation and Improvement Association, suggest Texas could lose a chance to expand its role in foreign trade if funding for the state’s rail relocation initiative doesn’t come quicker.
A $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal, set for completion in 2014, could bring more cargo ships to Texas ports, Todd said in a statement. But, he said, that extra cargo could be paralyzed if the freight rail lines serving ports aren’t upgraded.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
TxDOT Chair: $313B needed for Tex. transportation over 20 years
From Austin Business Journal, January 21, 2009...
Deirdre Delisi, chair of the Texas Department of Transportation, spoke to members of the Real Estate Council of Austin on Wednesday about TxDOT’s conversations with legislators and funding options for future mobility.
Delisi had a rapt audience, and acknowledged the need for effective transportation in continuing economic development. She touched on the TxDOT’s “Innovative Connectivity” plan, the department’s goals for working with local governments, recommendations from the state’s Sunset Commission and statewide funding needs.
The department’s 2030 Committee has finished a preliminary plan, Delisi said, that estimates the state will need $313 billion between 2009 and 2030 to adequately meet Texas’ transportation needs. The department has also identified $6 billion in shovel-ready transportation projects that could begin this year with adeqaute funding.
Where that money will come from, though, is not yet clear, she said.
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Deirdre Delisi, chair of the Texas Department of Transportation, spoke to members of the Real Estate Council of Austin on Wednesday about TxDOT’s conversations with legislators and funding options for future mobility.
Delisi had a rapt audience, and acknowledged the need for effective transportation in continuing economic development. She touched on the TxDOT’s “Innovative Connectivity” plan, the department’s goals for working with local governments, recommendations from the state’s Sunset Commission and statewide funding needs.
The department’s 2030 Committee has finished a preliminary plan, Delisi said, that estimates the state will need $313 billion between 2009 and 2030 to adequately meet Texas’ transportation needs. The department has also identified $6 billion in shovel-ready transportation projects that could begin this year with adeqaute funding.
Where that money will come from, though, is not yet clear, she said.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Round Rock aims to advance with downtown development
From News 8 Austin, January 12, 2009...
The City of Round Rock is trying to make its downtown a destination.
New development is in the works to expand and add retail, office space and restaurants to the area.
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The City of Round Rock is trying to make its downtown a destination.
New development is in the works to expand and add retail, office space and restaurants to the area.
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Friday, January 16, 2009
H-E-B helps expand economic growth in Hays County
From News 8 Austin, January 6, 2009...
It was another busy day as trucks moved in and out of H-E-B's General Merchandise Distribution Center in San Marcos.
Now, thanks to incentives offered by the City of San Marcos and Hays County, the center will nearly double in size over the next 20 years.
San Marcos' economic development director said the city is anxious for the project.
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It was another busy day as trucks moved in and out of H-E-B's General Merchandise Distribution Center in San Marcos.
Now, thanks to incentives offered by the City of San Marcos and Hays County, the center will nearly double in size over the next 20 years.
San Marcos' economic development director said the city is anxious for the project.
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Destination retail in the works for Georgetown
From News 8 Austin, December 31, 2008...
Down the Alley Bistro in Downtown Georgetown has been in business for five years.
Owner Ralph Acquaro said he's got a good customer base, but it could be better.
"During the day we do fairly well because we have all the businesses, banks and law offices," he said. "It's at night that we're really looking to have more of an attraction down here."
Hearing about the possibility of a winery coming to town piqued Acquaro's interest.
"Yeah, it's a compliment for us," he said. "It would be great."
Georgetown's Economic Development Director Mark Thomas said retail development is a goal of the city's.
"Part of the downtown master plan is to get as much destination retail down on the square," he said.
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Down the Alley Bistro in Downtown Georgetown has been in business for five years.
Owner Ralph Acquaro said he's got a good customer base, but it could be better.
"During the day we do fairly well because we have all the businesses, banks and law offices," he said. "It's at night that we're really looking to have more of an attraction down here."
Hearing about the possibility of a winery coming to town piqued Acquaro's interest.
"Yeah, it's a compliment for us," he said. "It would be great."
Georgetown's Economic Development Director Mark Thomas said retail development is a goal of the city's.
"Part of the downtown master plan is to get as much destination retail down on the square," he said.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Tax breaks convince HEB to expand in San Marcos
From Austin Business Journal, December 18, 2008...
HEB Grocery Co. plans to acquire 47 acres in San Marcos adjacent to its current 75-acre distribution warehouse tract at 2301 Hunter Road, and will expand the warehouse, adding approximately 320 new jobs over a 20-year period.
An official with HEB confirms that the company has put the property under contract.
The San Marcos City Council approved economic development incentives of $1.35 million over that 20-year period to support the expansion.
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HEB Grocery Co. plans to acquire 47 acres in San Marcos adjacent to its current 75-acre distribution warehouse tract at 2301 Hunter Road, and will expand the warehouse, adding approximately 320 new jobs over a 20-year period.
An official with HEB confirms that the company has put the property under contract.
The San Marcos City Council approved economic development incentives of $1.35 million over that 20-year period to support the expansion.
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Texas ties for 3rd in business location rankings
From Austin Business Journal, November 6, 2008...
Economic development publication Site Selection magazine has ranked Texas the third best state to operate a business in its latest list.
Texas tied for third with Alabama. The Lone Star State ranked third in 2007 as well.
North Carolina ranks No. 1 on the list for the fourth year in a row, followed by Tennessee at No. 2.
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Economic development publication Site Selection magazine has ranked Texas the third best state to operate a business in its latest list.
Texas tied for third with Alabama. The Lone Star State ranked third in 2007 as well.
North Carolina ranks No. 1 on the list for the fourth year in a row, followed by Tennessee at No. 2.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Hutto plots plan for future growth
From Austin Business Journal, October 29, 2008...
The city of Hutto — one of the fastest growing cities in the region — continues to negotiate the line between rapid growth and maintaining strong quality of life.
To keep pace, the city is beginning a new planning process, called “Gaining for Growth,” that will create a template for future expansion along with a unified development code.
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The city of Hutto — one of the fastest growing cities in the region — continues to negotiate the line between rapid growth and maintaining strong quality of life.
To keep pace, the city is beginning a new planning process, called “Gaining for Growth,” that will create a template for future expansion along with a unified development code.
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Dripping Springs development is booming
From News 8 Austin, October 5, 2008...
While banks are closing their doors nationally several are under construction in Dripping Springs.
Pioneer Bank opened its doors a little over one year ago and this month they'll move into their new corporate headquarters.
Pioneer Bank President Jeff Wilkinson said being a new bank alleviates them from the many issues larger banks are currently facing
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While banks are closing their doors nationally several are under construction in Dripping Springs.
Pioneer Bank opened its doors a little over one year ago and this month they'll move into their new corporate headquarters.
Pioneer Bank President Jeff Wilkinson said being a new bank alleviates them from the many issues larger banks are currently facing
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Renovation finished on Georgetown retail center
From Austin Business Journal, June 25, 2008...
The $500,000 renovation of a Georgetown retail shopping center is now complete.
The Austin office of Tuscon, Ariz.-based Bourn Partners LLC purchased the 106,000-square-foot Williamsburg Village in late 2006 and began the renovation project last year. The property originally built in 1986 is on the southeast corner of Williams Drive and Booty's Crossing, about one mile west of I-35.
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The $500,000 renovation of a Georgetown retail shopping center is now complete.
The Austin office of Tuscon, Ariz.-based Bourn Partners LLC purchased the 106,000-square-foot Williamsburg Village in late 2006 and began the renovation project last year. The property originally built in 1986 is on the southeast corner of Williams Drive and Booty's Crossing, about one mile west of I-35.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
State Launches New Web Site to Assist Economic Development
From Austin Business Journal, May 13, 2008...
A newly launched Web site aims to connect businesses, local governments and economic development officials with data and resources for expanding economic opportunity in Texas.
The site, operated through the Texas Comptrollers Office, is dubbed Texas Ahead. It offers a variety of economic data and analysis including snapshots of key Texas industries and economic sectors, detailed explanations of tools available to assist local governments in economic development initiatives and rankings of where Texas falls in comparison to other states in key arenas.
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A newly launched Web site aims to connect businesses, local governments and economic development officials with data and resources for expanding economic opportunity in Texas.
The site, operated through the Texas Comptrollers Office, is dubbed Texas Ahead. It offers a variety of economic data and analysis including snapshots of key Texas industries and economic sectors, detailed explanations of tools available to assist local governments in economic development initiatives and rankings of where Texas falls in comparison to other states in key arenas.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
New Economic Development Plan On Tap for Kyle
From Austin Business Journal February 7, 2008...
The city of Kyle will launch its new economic development plan on Feb. 7, kicking it off with a celebration at the Kyle city hall.
The city started working with TIP Strategies Inc. in April to develop the plan, which will focus on managing the city's growth by balancing employment, retail and residential development. Kyle's city council approved the plan in June.
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The city of Kyle will launch its new economic development plan on Feb. 7, kicking it off with a celebration at the Kyle city hall.
The city started working with TIP Strategies Inc. in April to develop the plan, which will focus on managing the city's growth by balancing employment, retail and residential development. Kyle's city council approved the plan in June.
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