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Mixed-use development complex may be coming to downtown Leander’s walkable district

Posted on September 29, 2017

Leander’s developing downtown could gain offices, a parking garage, apartment complexes, townhomes, retail shops, and a hotel with conference rooms if the city of Leander and a developer partner on a mixed-use district. Alex Tynberg, principal developer for Tynberg LLC, is working with the city of Leander to create an economic development agreement for a […]

How a former NFL player lined up a $225 million development in fast-growing Georgetown

Posted on September 29, 2017

The Summit at Rivery Park has been more than six years in the making for Jeff Novak. But the $225 million mixed-use development, the first of its scale in Georgetown, is also a harbinger for the fast-growing city about 30 miles north of downtown Austin that was mostly rural farm and ranch land a couple […]

Georgetown wins 2017 Workforce Excellence Award

Posted on June 15, 2017

The Georgetown Workforce Development Alliance, which includes the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, and Georgetown Independent School District, was awarded the Texas Economic Development Council’s 2017 Workforce Excellence Award for population 40,001 to 100,000 today. The alliance is a collaborative community effort to align quality education with workforce development needs and was started […]

Hutto announces business and industrial park deal

Posted on April 25, 2017

Hutto Innovation Business Park will be built in Hutto, with more than 800,000 square feet of industrial and business space in six buildings. It’s the first time Hutto has had a “spec” building to offer companies that are considering the move to Central Texas. The 72 acres of land, referred to as the Schneider family […]

Holiday Inn coming to north Taylor

Posted on February 16, 2017

After two start-and-stop years of planning, Taylor will get a new hotel. “It’s been a long process but we’re very excited we can make this announcement,” said Nimesh Patel with SAYDA, Inc. late Tuesday afternoon. His announcement was that his company will build a Holiday Inn Express and Suites, with at least 65 rooms, on […]

These 10 stories garnered the most Georgetown readers in 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016

1. Construction on Mays Street will soon connect Georgetown and Round Rock (Aug. 11) Construction to build Mays Street from Teravista Parkway at Bass Pro Drive in Round Rock to the intersection of Westinghouse and Rabbit Hill roads in Georgetown was slated to begin by the end of August. Construction is expected to be completed […]

Round Rock expects Kalahari to spend $350 million, create 700 jobs

Posted on December 27, 2016

The following FAQ was provided by the city of Round Rock regarding the Kalahari Resorts & Convention project. Several agreements are up for vote at a city council meeting at 5 p.m. Dec. 15. 1. What are the terms of the incentive? The agreements provide for Kalahari to employ a minimum of 700 and invest […]

Governor’s Small Business Forum Held Dec. 1

Posted on October 14, 2016

A Governor’s Small Business Forum is being held in Williamson County on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the United Heritage Center and Intel Club, 3400 E. Palm Valley Boulevard, in Round Rock. The forum, sponsored by the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership (WilCo EDP), is designed […]

Water park, hotel and conference center slated for Round Rock

Posted on June 15, 2016

The city of Round Rock announced June 15 it is working with a company to bring a destination hotel, conference center and water park to the city in a move that city leaders are saying could turn Round Rock into a tourist destination. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is a family resort company. The Round Rock […]

Cedar Park and Round Rock Among Best Cities to Start a Restaurant

Posted on February 24, 2016

Opening a new restaurant can be a risky business. Owners need a solid business plan, an efficient yet friendly staff, delicious food and a little bit of luck. Location is also key to the success of a new eatery. Entering a market that’s oversaturated with dining options or where the population is on the decline […]

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