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Boom Town 2024: Austin thought leaders weigh in on what’s ahead for Texas’ capital — Table of Experts
Austin is ready for its close-up. Hailed as a top contender in the contest for America’s Biggest Boomtown, the Texas capital is having a moment that will go down in history as the time that defined its character as a major player in American business.
Lowe’s to open its first store in America’s fastest-growing city
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. plans to open a store in Georgetown. The home improvement center will build its first location in the suburb north of Austin at 2301 I-35, across the highway from CelLink Corp.’s manufacturing facility and just north of Costco Wholesale Corp.
H-E-B to build a new store in Georgetown
Another H-E-B is coming to fast-growing Georgetown.The retail bellwether’s latest store will anchor Barshop and Oles Co.’s planned 31-acre shopping center, Parmer Ranch Marketplace, according to planning documents and Barshop and Oles partner Milo Burdette.
New shopping center under construction in Georgetown
A new shopping center will be developed in Georgetown that will add 120,000 square feet to the suburb’s retail market. The Cedar Breaks West Shopping Center, which will be anchored by a 23,000-square-foot Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store, will rise on the northwest corner of Williams and Wildwood drives.
Business parks, industrial developments attracted to Georgetown highways spurring jobs, the economy
Industrial developments in the works along I-35 and SH 130 are transforming the city into a booming manufacturing hub.
1,500-job factory planned for Georgetown
A New Jersey-based company that builds equipment used for cloud computing and artificial intelligence systems has acquired a 435,000-square-foot building in Georgetown, where it plans to open a manufacturing plant that would employ at least 1,500 people by the end of the next year.
Taking Flight in Georgetown
Cutter Aviation is a renowned FBO and aviation service company that recently established a new branch at the Georgetown Municipal Airport. Cutter, along with Southwest Aerospace Technologies, have brought a unique industry to Georgetown and shown that Georgetown is perfect for all kinds of businesses.
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GAF energy to Build 2nd U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Georgetown
GAF Energy, an innovative solar roofing company, has signed a lease and begun construction on a 450,000 square-foot manufacturing facility. The company is the first to create nailable solar shingles.
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CelLink Opening Facility at Gateway35 Commerce Center
CelLink Corporation is opening a manufacturing facility at the Gateway35 Commerce Center. The company produces flexible circuits used in electric vehicles and battery storage units.
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Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sales
Enjoy specials and deals from downtown businesses the entire Labor Day weekend! Sales will begin Friday, September 2nd and continue through Monday, September 5th. Stay up to date with participating merchants through the Downtown Georgetown Facebook page.
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Georgetown ISD Manufacturing Day
The City of Georgetown and Georgetown ISD will be celebrating Manufacturing Day on October 4th! High school students in the Career and Technical Education program will have the opportunity to tour local manufacturing facilities and learn about modern manufacturing.
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October Month of the Arts
Join us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Georgetown Main Street Program from Oct 20-22nd! Festivities will include the Georgetown Autumn Art Stroll and the inaugural South Main Arts Festival.
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Small Business Saturday
Shoppers are invited to Shop Small, Shop Local at Georgetown businesses on November 26th. Participating merchants will have specials and unique items that are perfect for holiday gifts.
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Q1 2022
Ubiquity to build open-access fiber-optic infrastructure across Georgetown
The company plans to invest $75 million to construct an open-access fiber network that will serve 95% of the City’s businesses and 80% of its residents within three years.
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Georgetown approves economic agreements to fund improvements, multiuse development
This development will feature 388 units of multifamily housing, 1.7 million square feet of industrial development and 392,000 square feet of commercial space.
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Business Spotlight: August Beverage Company
August Beverage Company is a welcomed addition on Williams Dr. with a drive thru offer a unique menu of beverages…
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Enroll Your Business to Participate in the Virtual Veterans Job Fair
Please join us for this veterans-only virtual job fair where you can meet local employer and learn more about their job openings!
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Honoring The Past & Innovating The Future Mural Project Expansion
“Traditions to the Future” mural by Mila Sketch is newest installment in downtown Georgetown.
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Downtown Georgetown Annual Report
Download the 2021 Downtown Annual Report from the Georgetown Economic Development department…
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Economic Indicators | January 2022
Download the January 2022 Economic Indicators from the Georgetown Economic Development department…
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Q2 2021
Loram Technologies to build rail R&D center in Georgetown
A global rail maintenance and rail services company plans to start construction later this year in Georgetown…
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Georgetown Small Business Week
The week-long celebrations included educational workshops, held daily, designed to help business owners and managers with a variety of different topics relevant to small businesses…
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Skills Development Fund
PATHS (Pursuit of Advanced Training in High-Demand Skills) for Texas, is a statewide initiative funded by the Walmart Foundation aimed at upskilling…
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Georgetown High School Mural Collaboration in Downtown
Students at Georgetown High School plan to install a mural on the downtown building at 101 E. Seventh St. Now home to Tejas Meat Supply, the building formerly housed Georgetown Municipal Court…
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Q1 2021
NorthPark35 Breaks Ground
Titan Development Real Estate and the City of Georgetown broke ground on the first phase of the 146-acre NorthPark35 Class A industrial development at I-35 and SH 130 today…
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Artist Selected for Georgetown Animal Shelter Mural
Artist and muralist Jason Tetlak was selected to design and install the upcoming mural at the shelter…
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Hydrate opens in Downtown Georgetown
Hydrate will open a second location in Georgetown, at 711 S. Main Street later this month. When Chad Sitzmann started Hydrate in 2012, it had humble beginnings as a water store…
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Business Spotlight: KJ Scientific
KJ Scientific is a woman led company and one of the original jewels of the Texas Life Science Collaboration Center (TLCC) located in Georgetown. Headed by CEO, Karla Johanning…
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Business Climate Survey Results
Thank you to all who responded to the first Economic Development Business Climate Survey. The survey was conducted from January 14, 2021 to February 12, 2021 to gather feedback from Georgetown businesses…
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