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Jason Giulietti Wed, 06/23/2021 - 6:17pm
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
We’ve said often that economic development is a team sport. When it comes to showing off our region to major decision-makers, that absolutely is the case once again.
The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) recently hosted five of the best site selectors from around the country during our 2021 Texas Innovation Corridor Familiarization Tour. This tour, which is done annually, shows in-demand consultants why our footprint is a high-quality place to do business. It builds relationships that bring better projects and develops authenticity that becomes a resounding testament for companies looking to expand or relocate to our region.
One of the biggest challenges in securing expanding and relocating employers is having available and existing building facilities that allow employers to quickly move in and begin operations.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News, Features San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
This spring, the Chambers in Hays County and the Greater San Marcos Partnership teamed up to provide resources to our businesses as they reopen and plan for the future.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News, Features San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
Monday, May 24, 2021
A new $11 million, 135,000-square-foot speculative space facility will be constructed in San Marcos, the Greater San Marcos Partnership announced Monday.
Live Oak, a Texas-based real estate development and brokerage services firm, will construct the 135,000-square-foot industrial space for operations needing a newly constructed building.
“The corridor between Austin and San Antonio continues to see rapid growth in investment, infrastructure and workforce talent,” Live Oak Vice President Ryan Whalen said in a statement. “From a long-term investment perspective, we believe that San Marcos is a great place for us to plant our flag.”
The industrial facility, which will be called Barnes 35, will be located at 320 Barnes Road close to Wonder World Drive and Interstate 35. According to GSMP, the facility will consist of two buildings on 14 acres. Both spaces will be built as Class A Industrial/Flex space, GSMP said, adding that the facility will allow fo
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Jason Giulietti Wed, 05/12/2021 - 6:42pm
Business
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Happy Economic Development Week, everyone! This week, May 9-15, is nationally recognized by the International Economic Development Council as an opportunity for promoting local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve communities’ quality of life everywhere.
I am greatly pleased to share during this week that our region’s great partnerships and regional collaboration has put us on track for the best year ever for our region’s economic growth. The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) is about to close on its eighth company expansion or relocation this fiscal year. More details will be shared soon, but I want to take this moment to reflect on what this number of ann