Ben White, president and CEO, Taylor Economic Development Corp. For more than a decade, Ben White has been involved in Williamson County economic development efforts — first in Round Rock, then Cedar Park and now Taylor. If something big is about to happen to Williamson County’s economy, White probably has a hand in it. He’s helped […]
Dave Porter, executive director, Williamson County Economic Development Partnership Dave Porter oversees the development of one of the hottest suburban economies in the country. The region north of Austin continues to court new factories and large capital investments, and that’s showing no sign of slowing down, with new headquarters and manufacturing sites popping up routinely. […]
October 31, 2024 (Williamson County, Texas) — The 97-mile stretch of U.S. 79 between Round Rock, Texas and College Station, Texas is quickly becoming an advanced manufacturing and talent corridor. The Williamson County Economic Development Partnership (EDP) commissioned the Perryman Group to conduct an economic impact analysis on the following major Williamson County and Milam […]
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‘Seoyon E-hwa is the biggest automotive parts company in South Korea,’ exec says By Justin Sayers – Senior Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal Oct 28, 2024 Updated Oct 29, 2024 12:17am CDT A major Korean auto parts supplier with ties to some of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the world aims to be a catalyst for other Korean […]
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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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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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