As a public service, public health stories are free to Central Texans during the coronavirus crisis. Please support our local journalists by subscribing today. Call 512-392-2458. Jason Giulieitti Wed, 04/28/2021 - 6:14pm Business Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Last week, the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) participated in two groundbreakings for innovative companies — Parallel and Iron Ox — who picked the Texas Innovation Corridor as their new home. As disruptive agricultural cultivators, these companies are bringing tens of millions of dollars in capital investment and hundreds of new, locally sourced jobs. Notably though, both companies chose Hays and Caldwell counties (respectively) because of the talented, high-skill workforce that resides there.