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Cedar Park Economic Development and Tourism Department Receives 2023 Silver Award for Economic Development Organization of the Year

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Cedar Park Economic Development and Tourism Department Receives 2023 Silver Award for Economic Development Organization of the Year  Cedar Park, Texas – The Cedar Park Economic Development and Tourism Department received a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work […]

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NFM to anchor $400M hotel, convention center complex in Cedar Park

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In what was called “a once-in-a-generation development,” a $400 million complex featuring a convention center, hotel and 500,000-square-foot NFM store is coming to Cedar Park. NFM, previously known as Nebraska Furniture Mart, will be the anchor of the 117-acre project located near the H-E-B Center on New Hope Drive between 183A Toll and US 183. […]

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The TODAY Show Named Round Rock, TX #1 Place to Live in the U.S.

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Round Rock, TX was named the #1 Top Place to Live in the U.S. by The Today Show in this morning’s Top 5 Booming Cities segment! From our proximity to Austin, to major employers and job security, to qualify of life, entertainment options and raising a family, Round Rock is the best place in America […]

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Round Rock Chamber Welcomes Delegation from Oman to Foster Economic Ties

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In efforts to enhance international trade and fostering economic cooperation, the Round Rock Chamber recently hosted a delegation of businesses from the country of Oman. The delegation, led by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion, in partnership with The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce, arrived […]

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Toppan Photomasks Selects Round Rock Location for Major $185M Expansion

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City approves economic development agreement for local semiconductor supplier Round Rock, Tx. (April 27, 2023) – Round Rock City Council approved an economic incentive agreement on Thursday, April 27, with Toppan Photomasks Round Rock, Inc. (Toppan) that will result in a minimum of $185,496,525 in new investment and at least 50 new jobs created. Toppan first […]

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Round Rock Chamber Announces Smarter Reality as First Recipient of Defense Innovation Fund

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Round Rock, Tx. (May 31, 2023) – The Round Rock Chamber announced today that Smarter Reality has been named the first recipient of its Defense Innovation Fund (DIF) grant program. The Chamber awarded Smarter Reality, a cutting-edge technology company that builds custom software for commercial and government clients, a $20,000 grant. The Round Rock Defense Innovation Fund was established to develop […]

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‘Once-in-a-generation’ project north of Austin nearing more milestones

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Developers move ahead with site development, subdivision improvement plans The 118-acre mixed-use Nebraska Furniture Mart project north of Austin appears to be nearing significant milestones as stakeholders work to bring the “once-in-a-generation” project to Cedar Park. CPM Development LLC — which is affiliated with the Warren Buffet-owned, Omaha-based Nebraska Furniture Mart — last week filed documents with the Texas […]

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WilCo EDP Leads Delegation to South Korea

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Williamson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles and Williamson County Economic Development Partnership (WilCo EDP) Executive Director Dave Porter led a delegation of 16 representatives from six Williamson County cities to South Korea from September 10 to 16.   The primary purpose of the trip was a half-day seminar on Doing Business in Williamson County, […]

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3 companies win incentives in Cedar Park, paving way for roughly 250 new jobs

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Compedia, Plug and Play Tech Center, PD Labs closer to planting roots in suburb. About two years ago, the Cedar Park City Council tasked its economic development team with marketing the fast-growing suburb northwest of Austin to international companies. Among the efforts included a trip to Israel 18 months ago, where City Manager Brenda Eivens […]

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Developers detail plans for first office building in 116-acre Northline project

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A 116-acre mixed-use project northwest of Austin that has been billed as a downtown-like destination for a booming suburb is about to reach another milestone: its first office building. The developers behind the Northline project and Baltimore-based St. John Properties Inc. are teaming up to build a four-story, 120,000-square-foot class A office building at 1157 Main St. […]

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