2017 Williamson County Growth Summit: 7 game-changing projects north of Austin

More than 500 people attended the 2017 Williamson County Growth Summit on Thursday at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center to talk about the massive opportunities — and challenges — for developing this nascent market. Want to know what’s on the horizon in the rapidly growing county north of Austin? Check out the […]

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$200M mixed-use development slated for Round Rock

A real estate firm that owns properties in the La Frontera district has plans to further expand its footprint in Round Rock with a $200 million, 1 million-square-foot mixed-use development. The Round Rock Chamber announced California-based Mark IV Capital is developing The District on 65 acres east of the Round Rock Crossing shopping center at […]

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

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 […]

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Water park, hotel and conference center slated for Round Rock

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 […]

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

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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Education content provider relocating regional office to Round Rock

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is relocating its Texas regional office to Round Rock. The project will bring over 270 positions, with an average salary of at least $70,000 including benefits, to a new 100,000-square-foot Class A office building that will be developed by Live Oak-Gottesman. The relocation is estimated to be complete in July 2016. […]

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Monolith Semiconductor Relocates Headquarters to Round Rock

Monolith Semi announced in June a strategic manufacturing partnership with X-FAB Texas in Lubbock to manufacture their SiC switches in X-FAB’s high-volume 150mm silicon production line. With this new partnership, Monolith Semi sought to relocate its headquarters from Ithaca, NY to a Texas community. According to Monolith Semi CEO Sujit Banerjee, PhD, “Round Rock was […]

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RRISD Freeport Tax Exemption Supported by Round Rock Chamber

ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Partnership today announced that it is supportive of the Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) Board of Trustees voting to exempt the freeport tax liability of area businesses. The freeport tax is a property tax on goods and materials used in the […]

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