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Leander economic development director discusses city’s full-service community goal

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By Sam Schaffer | 2:02 PM Oct 18, 2024 CDTUpdated 2:01 PM Oct 18, 2024 CDT Leander Economic Development Director Randall Malik stands by planning documents at Leander City Hall. (Sam Schaffer/Community Impact) Leander hopes to be a place where people can work, live and enjoy themselves without having to go to other cities in Central Texas, said Randall […]

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Another Samsung supplier gets green light on tax abatement

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By Tony Cantù Special to the Press GEORGETOWN – The Williamson County Commissioners Court this week approved a partial tax abatement to a South Korean supplier of the developing Samsung semiconductor plant near Taylor in anticipation of a $600 million development. Soulbrain Holdings Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of phosphoric acid key in the making of […]

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Williamson County signs agreement with South Korean city that also has Samsung factory

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Claire Osborn Austin American-Statesman Williamson County and Yongin City in South Korea, both sites of Samsung factories, have formed a partnership, officials said. “The agreement, approved by the Commissioners Court on July 2, will establish a relationship for stronger, friendly cooperation and mutual prosperity between the two communities,” according to a news release from Williamson […]

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 RADIO STATION COMING TO TAYLOR, TEXAS 

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Project is proof of exploding economy in Taylor   Taylor, Texas, October 2024 – The Taylor Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) reached an agreement with the Cowboy Broadcasting Network, LLC, to relocate 98.5FM KRXT Radio Station in Taylor.  The agreement is in accordance with Cowboy Broadcasting Network’s commitment to relocate 98.5 FM KRXT to Taylor and the […]

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Williamson County, Texas, Forges Sister City Alliance with Yong-In Special City, South Korea to Boost Education, Culture, and Tech

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By Sophie Leclerc Published on October 03, 2024 In a move aimed at promoting international cooperation and economic opportunity, Williamson County, Texas, has entered into a sister city agreement with Yong-In Special City, South Korea. This alliance focuses on fostering advancement in education, culture, and technological sectors. As reported by Williamson County’s official website, the county’s Judge Bill […]

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Women in Business Awards 2024 Finalist: Jordan Robinson

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President and CEO, Round Rock Chamber As Austin’s largest suburb, Round Rock has emerged as its own economy, largely driven by the global headquarters of Dell Technologies Inc. But as its population continues to swell and its business ecosystem continues to mature, Jordan Robinson has been in charge of fostering new economic growth while taking […]

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Another industrial park is rising near Taylor, and it’s not just aimed at Samsung suppliers.

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The first building is slated to be finished in August 2025 By Justin Sayers – Senior Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal Oct 2, 2024 Another industrial park is headed to Taylor, with the aim of not only catering to Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. suppliers but also to homegrown businesses intent on taking advantage of the city’s boom. SGRE Capital […]

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South Korean, U.S. ambassadors to make stop in Williamson County as part of three-state trip

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Central Texas has become a magnet for South Korean companies By Justin Sayers – Senior Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal Sep 10, 2024 The South Korean ambassador to the United States and U.S. ambassador to South Korea will be in Williamson County on Sept. 11 as part of a tri-state tour to reaffirm the economic relationship between […]

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iMarket move

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EDIE ZUVANICH Special to the Press 07/27/2024 06:00 AM New development targets Samsung suppliers A planned compound being developed by a major industrial supplier from Korea will provide space for other suppliers looking to locate in the burgeoning Taylor industrial hub. ImarketAmerica, the United States subsidiary of iMarket-Korea, presented the Taylor City Council with designs for […]

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Samsung supplier wins incentives to build Taylor plant that could be a $575M investment

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It’s the latest example of the chipmaker’s impact on the region By Justin Sayers – Senior Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal Jul 26, 2024 Updated Jul 26, 2024 8:48am CDT A key South Korean supplier to Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has moved a step closer to building a $575 million phosphoric acid plant on 85 acres it purchased at the […]

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