Workforce Solutions Capital Area announces Hire Local plan, 1,000 job training scholarships
The plan will encourage employers to hire locally while helping train individuals for higher-skilled jobs.
New economic development plan in New Braunfels set to prioritize job creation, land use strategies
The strategic plan is expected to begin implementation in January 2023 and will continue over five years.
Report shows ACL contributed record high $369.16 million to Austin economy, 2022 lineup announced
Austin's public park system will also receive nearly $7 million for improvements as a result of the 2021 festival.
Howard Hughes Corp. to move headquarters to The Woodlands
The Howard Hughes Corp. announced Oct. 21 it will move its headquarters from Dallas to The Woodlands as part of its cost-saving Transformation Plan.
Local building supply company set to expand New Braunfels operation
More than $5 million in business development investments will create 38 new jobs in New Braunfels.
GSMP President Adriana Cruz named state executive director of economic development and tourism
Gov. Greg Abbott has named Adriana Cruz, currently president of the Greater San Marcos Partnership, as executive director of the Economic Development and Tourism Division within his office.
School district consulting firm moving from Austin to Cedar Park
MSB Consulting, a consulting firm for school districts, is moving its headquarters from Austin to Cedar Park.
Buda EDC names Traci Anderson as new executive director
The Buda Economic Development Corporation has named Traci Anderson as its new executive director.
Seven area chambers of commerce announce support for Williamson County roads and parks bond
Seven area chambers of commerce pledged support Oct. 22 for the proposed $447 million Williamson County roads and parks bond in front of the Williamson County Courthouse.
Cities of Leander, Cedar Park update budgets, adjust tax rates to manage growth
As Cedar Park and Leander continue to experience population growth, local leaders are adjusting budgets to meet demands.
Cities of Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto increase budgets, adjust tax rates to manage growth
As Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto experience rapid population growth, city staff and local leaders are adjusting budgets to meet resident demands.
Tourists spent $318M in Round Rock in 2018. What does that mean for locals?
Tourists visiting Round Rock accounted for $318 million in direct travel spending in 2018, according to data from the Travel Texas Economic Impact Report and the Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau.
City of Kyle announces 850-job economic incentive agreement with SmileDirectClub
An economic incentive agreement between the city of Kyle and SmileDirectClub’s Access Dental Lab will bring 850 jobs to the city of Kyle via the Hays Logistics Center, an industrial development near I-35.