Partners for progress, san marcos make front page of austin business journal, serious about growth
San Marcos, the Greater San Marcos Economic Development Corporation, and Grifols Inc., were recognized in last week's Austin Business Journal in an article showcasing the growth and investment occurring in the greater San Marcos area. The article showcased not only the recent developments in the San Marcos area, Grifols Inc., but the combined efforts of the Partners for Progress and their newly formed Greater San Marcos Economic Development Corporation. Read the full article HERE.
Texas State university receives $1.85 million grant for 20,000 square foot technology incubator
Texas State University has received a $1.85 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to build a 20,000 square foot research commercialization center in San Marcos. The building, known as the Science, Technology and Advanced Research, or STAR center, will act as an incubator for up-and-coming technology companies. Read the entire article from the Austin American-Statesman HERE.
San Marcos Sales Tax Revenues Up 9.91%
San Marcos sales tax collections moved ahead in July with a 9.91% increase in revenues, reflecting May 2010 retail sales compared to May 2009. “The increases that San Marcos and other cities are showing indicate continued improvement in the area economy,” said Mayor Susan Narvaiz. “However, we are closely monitoring revenues and expenditures as we face these uncertain times.” Read Press Release Here
Hays county ranked third in u.s. - "where the jobs are"
cnnmoney.com report shows hays county, texas has one of the highest job growth rates in the country
In a report released by CNNMoney.com, Hays County, Texas ranked third in the nation for job growth over the last decade. In the report titled “Where the Jobs Are”, Hays County reported a 56.4% growth in jobs between 2000 and 2009. The report noted that the City of San Marcos and Texas State University-San Marcos accounted for the majority of the growth. Read more about CNNMoney.com Report
Austin-round rock-san marcos Metro area ranks second
on the top 10 performing metro areas in Gross metropolitan product growth
Things are looking up for Austin- Round Rock- San Marcos metro area as it ranks second in the country where the economy is growing faster than before the recession. This is based on the change in gross metropolitan product (the value of the goods and services produced in a metropolitan area), according to the Washington, D.C.-based Brookings Institution... Read More
San Marcos joins Austin, Round Rock in name of metro area
March 29, 2010. By: John Egan
The federal Office of Management and Budget declared that the area’s name would be Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, based on the San Marcos’ newly defined status as a “principal city” within the region... Read More
Arizona-Based MicroPower Global partners with Texas State University to develop revolutionary "green energy" technology
"New material will convert heat into electricity"
Arizona-based MicroPower Global has partnered with Texas State University-San Marcos to develop a cutting-edge "green energy" technology and carry out a 12-month prototype development using Texas State's new Multifunctional Materials Laboratory. The prototype, a thermoelectric-chalcogenide chip, can convert heat directly into electricity with three times the efficiency of current materials. The partnership is expected to bring at least 28 jobs to Texas.
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Watch the video about MicroPower Global's partnership with Texas State
2010 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
"Good times, bad times - which is it?"
On February 26th, 2010, over 400 people gathered at the City of San Marcos Conference Center and Embassy Suites for the 2010 Economic Outlook, "Good Times, Bad Times - Which is it?".
Keynote speaker Dr. John Duca, Vice President and Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, along with three Texas State University economists Dr. Paul R. Gowens, Dr. James LeSage, and Dr. David Beckworth, discussed the current economic environment and the positive outlook for Texas in 2010.
If you weren't able to attend, or want to see it again, you can view the entire event in HIGH DEFINITION via free webcast! Follow the link below, select "Conference" from the menu on the left, and then select "San Marcos Economic Development Council (Feb. 26, 2010)".
2010 Economic Outlook HIGH DEFINITION WEBCAST
Presentation handouts from the 2010 Economic Outlook:
Dr. John Duca - Keynote Speaker <-- (Additional Links Only. To view Dr. Duca's presentation see HD webcast.)
Dr. David Beckworth
Dr. James LeSage
The Greater San Marcos Area Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan
"One of six resolutions passed in support of the Greater San Marcos Area Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan being launched on April 9th at the San Marcos Conference Center at 7:00am."
Pictured left to right: Commissioner Jeff Barton; Judge Elizabeth “Liz” Sumter; Commissioner Karen Ford; Commissioner Will Conley; Amy Madison, Executive Director Economic Development San Marcos; Robert Doerr; Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe.
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