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Aqualand Development Wants Big Splash

2010-05-06T00:00:00-04:00

Aqualand Development LLC plans to build a $17 million upscale student apartment complex in walking distance from Texas State University in San Marcos, where there’s a high demand for student housing.

Sales tax rebates show healthy gain: San Marcos, Klye shine

2010-04-09T00:00:00-04:00

Both San Marcos and Kyle saw a healthy gain in sales tax rebates issued by the state comptroller's office this week; yet other Hays County communities took hits.

According to figures released by Comptroller Susan Combs on Wednesday, San Marcos' April allocation was up 4.39 percent over last year. And for the first time in 2010, the year-to-date total is also a positive number

Economic Development plan waits on funding

2010-03-30T00:00:00-04:00

A group of local leaders in the public and private sectors recently unveiled the latest phase of the Greater San Marcos Plan, a five-year plan to fight poverty, raise local wages, and provide affordable housing while promoting environmental stewardship in the Greater San Marcos Area.

GSMP Hires New Marketing & Communications Manager

2011-10-19T00:00:00-04:00

Gary Gannon hired as new GSMP marketing and communications manager.

CFAN Expanding and Adding Jobs

2011-10-23T00:00:00-04:00

Demand for engine keeps jobs coming at CFAN plant in San Marcos, TX.

Madison to Serve on State Economic Council

2011-10-26T00:00:00-04:00

First from greater San Marcos to serve on board.

GSMP Team Wins SMABOR Chili Cook-Off

2011-10-23T00:00:00-04:00

GSMP Team Wins First Annual SMABOR Chili Cook-Off

Redbird Skyport Gears Up at Airport

2011-10-28T00:00:00-04:00

Single largest economic impact transaction in the history of the San Marcos airport.

Texas State University to offer new doctoral program

2011-11-06T00:00:00-04:00

New Texas State doctoral program aims to teach combine science, engineering with business outlook

GSMP Releases 2011 Property Tour Video

2011-11-17T00:00:00-05:00

The Greater San Marcos Partnership releases their new 2011 Property Tour Video.

Groups work together to enhance economic climate in San Marcos

2011-11-30T00:00:00-05:00

Plan includes targeting four key industries, supporting city's existing businesses

2011 Property Tour Books Now Available!

2011-12-06T00:00:00-05:00

The 2011 Greater San Marcos Property Tour Books are now available for purchase!

Berry Aviation to supply Twin Air with larger aircraft

2011-12-12T00:00:00-05:00

Twin Air Calypso Limited Inc. forms alliance with San Marcos-based Berry Aviation Inc.

San Marcos has assets

2011-12-04T00:00:00-05:00

The San Marcos 2011 Economic Summit was held at Redbird Skyport Friday.

Dr. Denise Trauth named one of Austin's 30 most influential

2011-12-23T00:00:00-05:00

Makes Austin Business Journal's top 30

Texas No. 1 in U.S. for biggest 5-year job gains

2011-12-27T00:00:00-05:00

Texas added far more jobs than any other state in the country in the past five years.

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Texas best for job growth

2010-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

Texas State gets Defense Department grant

2011-12-15T00:00:00-05:00

Texas State University’s Department of Computer Science has been awarded a three-year, $488,576 grant from the Department of Defense.

Health care availablity expanding in Kyle

2012-01-18T00:00:00-05:00

Medical office space filling up, more expected this year.

Texas State University, a Step Closer to the Top Tier, Keeps a Focus on the Future

2012-01-20T00:00:00-05:00

I-35: Going South

2012-01-18T00:00:00-05:00

Recipe for I-35 Success

2012-01-26T00:00:00-05:00

Forum to lure those with money to invest

2012-01-26T00:00:00-05:00

Conley elected board chair of CAMPO

2012-01-17T00:00:00-05:00

‘A new era’

2012-01-14T00:00:00-05:00

Texas Manufacturers Summit: February gathering will feature statewide speakers, industry tours

2012-01-13T00:00:00-05:00

Economic Summit

2011-12-05T00:00:00-05:00

Economic possibilities: Friday summit to focus on San Marcos and its future

2011-11-29T00:00:00-05:00

Materials science, engineering and commercialization doctorate to be offered at TxSt

2011-10-30T00:00:00-04:00

Gary Job Corps important contributor to San Marcos

2011-10-25T00:00:00-04:00

Texas State deserves latest accolade

2012-01-17T00:00:00-05:00

Texas State reclassified as Emerging Research University

2012-01-12T00:00:00-05:00

Berry Aviation flies where few dare

2012-01-13T00:00:00-05:00

Berry Aviation CEO: 2 Live Crew a joy

2012-01-13T00:00:00-05:00

Central Texas is a growing hub for health care

2011-12-12T00:00:00-05:00

Texas State to offer new doctoral degree

2011-10-27T00:00:00-04:00

Locals compete for investment dollars at Feb. 7 forum

2012-01-30T00:00:00-05:00

Manufacturers to meet in San Marcos for first-ever summit

2012-01-26T00:00:00-05:00

Madison appointed to state economic development board

2011-10-26T00:00:00-04:00

San Marcos creates TIRZ for downtown

2012-02-06T00:00:00-05:00

Tax increment reinvestment zone created for 244-acre site.

Greater San Marcos Partnership co-sponsors manufacturers summit

2012-02-06T00:00:00-05:00

The Greater San Marcos Partnership will co-sponsor the first annual Texas Manufacturers Summit.

Thermon Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

2012-02-09T00:00:00-05:00

Company Announces Record Revenue of $69 Million, Record Orders of $84 Million, Record Backlog of $102 Million, EPS Growth of 100% and Return on Equity of 42%

Texas companies - like San Marcos-based CFAN - look to keep focus on manufacturing

2012-02-12T00:00:00-05:00

Any Central Texan flying on a Boeing jet is probably relying on a crucial piece of equipment manufactured here.

Manufacturers to meet

2012-02-13T00:00:00-05:00

Summit in San Marcos will focus on strategies for innovation, job growth

GSMP receives Wayne Becak, issues annual report

2012-02-16T00:00:00-05:00

The San Marcos City Council recently appointed council member Wayne Becak to the board of the Greater San Marcos Partnership.

San Marcos Airport dreams big with new tower, terminal

2012-02-20T00:00:00-05:00

It's a small airport by most standards, but everyone there has big dreams. Last September, the San Marcos Airport opened its new control tower.

Traffic on the rise at San Marcos Municipal Airport

2012-02-20T00:00:00-05:00

Another good sign for the Central Texas economy can be found in San Marcos.

Kyle considering half-cent economic development tax: Voters must approve the rate increase

2012-02-16T00:00:00-05:00

Wooing businesses to locate or expand in Kyle takes something City Manager Lanny Lambert said he doesn’t have: cash.

Gary Job Corps honored in Washington, DC

2012-02-20T00:00:00-05:00

The Gary Job Corps Center has been recognized by the National Job Corps Association as a Gold Star Recipient of the 125 Job Corps Centers in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Sac-N-Pac Opening Eight Schlotzsky's Delis

2012-02-23T00:00:00-05:00

Retailer looking beyond fuel, c-store products to foodservice for revenue

Texas Realtors Celebrate Annual Achievements in the Real Estate Industry

2012-02-28T00:00:00-05:00

Amy DuBose of the San Marcos Area Board or Realtors received one of the most esteemed leadership recognitions, the Tom D. Morton Award for top association executive in Texas.

PERRYMAN: Tourism a crucial contribution to the Texas economy

2012-03-03T00:00:00-05:00

Outlet Malls and Hill Country cited as top tourist attractions in the state.

Brownsville joins South Texas economic development alliance

2012-03-04T00:00:00-05:00

Joins San Marcos and others in recruitment of corporate international business to South Texas.

Philips Integrates LED Lighting With Urban Furniture in SoleCity

2012-03-06T00:00:00-05:00

New Suite of Outdoor LED Lighting Solutions From Philips Lumec Helps Cities Enhance Identity and Security While Offering Freedom and Sustainability of Design for Uniform Look

Texas State program helps local business go green

2012-03-08T00:00:00-05:00

Greater San Marcos Partnership and San Marcos Chamber of Commerce partner with Texas State Net Impact.

Chamber and GSMP pitch in to support ‘Net Impact 2012’

2012-03-08T00:00:00-05:00

The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) and the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce are lending support to the Texas State University Net Impact Program’s 2012 Green Impact Campaign.

San Marcos calls for MOBs

2012-03-09T00:00:00-05:00

Tax breaks may be in the cards for takers

Kyle sets forum for visioning

2012-03-13T00:00:00-04:00

Kyle city officials eye the public’s help in determining the next steps toward the future.

New alliance takes aim at international recruitment

2012-03-14T00:00:00-04:00

“Think globally, act locally” is taking on new meaning in South Texas with the development of the newly formed Texas South International Alliance, which includes participation from the city of San Marcos and the Greater San Marcos Partnership.

County’s buildings aim for green standards

2012-02-24T00:00:00-05:00

Government center, U.S. Foods facility in Buda incorporate sustainable features

CTMC names new chief financial officer

2012-02-27T00:00:00-05:00

Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos has named a new vice president/chief financial officer.

Texas ranks No. 3 for income growth, led by mining

2012-03-28T00:00:00-04:00

Texas ranked No. 3 for percent change in total state personal income in 2011, with an increase of 6.54 percent, new data from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows.

Sun 'n Fun: Redbird Flies

2012-03-29T00:00:00-04:00

At the Piper booth Wednesday morning, Jerry Gregoire of Redbird Simulation took delivery of a new Seminole painted in the company’s swirling red livery. As you’ve probably read, Red Bird has an intriguing project underway in San Marcos, Texas to basically re-invent flight training by basing it heavily on flight simulation.

Fitch Rates Hays County, TX Limited Tax Bonds 'AA'; Outlook Stable

2012-03-30T00:00:00-04:00

Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA' rating to the following Hays County, Texas (the county) bonds:

Redbird Expands Skyport Program

2012-03-30T00:00:00-04:00

Business at the Redbird Skyport, which opened its doors in San Marcos, Texas, last November, is booming, prompting the company to expand its flight-training program.

Texas economy gains jobs in February

2012-04-02T00:00:00-04:00

The Texas economy continued its upward climb in February, gaining 27,900 jobs while the unemployment rate dropped slightly, from 7.3 percent to 7.1 percent.

Formula 1 track will impact much of Central Texas area

2012-04-02T00:00:00-04:00

The numbers are staggering.

More than 750 construction workers laboring 20 hours a day, six days a week. Among other things, it will feature six helipads when completed and operational.

Unemployment rate in Austin area declines

2012-04-01T00:00:00-04:00

The unemployment rate in Austin metro* dipped to 6.1 percent in February, as most industry sectors increased their hiring.

Proof Is in: Public Universities Are Economic Powerhouses for States

2012-04-08T00:00:00-04:00

For two centuries, public research universities such as Indiana University have helped shape the fortunes of the United States. They are economic and intellectual growth engines that give back far beyond what they receive in taxpayer support and knit together the residents of a state in a way that is uniquely American.

Texas needs thousands of new health-information technology workers

2012-04-04T00:00:00-04:00

A new study shows that Texas will need far more health information technology (HIT) workers in the near future than previously expected.

Census: Austin is fast-growing US area

2012-04-05T00:00:00-04:00

Austin the second fastest-growing area in the country, according new U.S. Census Bureau data.

Top 10 Metro Areas for Economic Growth Since the Recession

2011-10-07T00:00:00-04:00

The economies of U.S. metropolitan areas turned around last year, with metro gross domestic products (GDPs) increasing a combined 2.5 percent after declining 2.5 percent in 2009, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. With this 2010 improvement, some metro areas—in particular, several on the East Coast—are beginning to distance themselves from the pack in their economic recovery from the recession.

Kyle jobless rate plummets in February

2012-04-02T00:00:00-04:00

After slashing jobs in January, Kyle employers went on a hiring spree in February. The city’s unemployment rate plummeted to 4.8 percent for the month — matching December for the lowest rate in nearly three years.

Kyle’s jobless rate plunges to 5%, lowest since ’09

2012-01-26T00:00:00-05:00

Kyle employers added nearly 50 jobs in December 2011, and the city’s unemployment rate plunged to 5 percent.

Jobless rate falls as more find work

2011-12-21T00:00:00-05:00

Kyle officials have said they’re trying to create more job opportunities in town for residents who’d prefer not to commute to Austin or San Antonio.

U.S. Metropolitan Area Employment Report for February

2012-04-10T00:00:00-04:00

Over the year, nonfarm employment rose in 35 of the 37 metropolitan areas with annual average employment levels above 750,000 in 2011. The largest over-the-year percentage increase in employment in these large metropolitan areas was posted in Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, Texas (+3.7 percent), followed by Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Texas (+3.3 percent), and San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif. (+3.1 percent).

Central Texas Medical Center and Specialists On Call Deliver Neurologists Directly to Stroke Patients

2012-04-11T00:00:00-04:00

Partnership Ensures Stroke Patients Receive Immediate Expert Care Day or Night

ACC Hays Campus construction bonds issued

2012-04-10T00:00:00-04:00

The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees has approved the issuance of lease revenue bonds for Hays Campus.

Progress vs. Challenges: Texas State University making significant strides, Trauth says

2011-08-24T00:00:00-04:00

Texas State University-San Marcos is showing signs of remarkable progress in spite of difficult economic times, University President Denise Trauth said Tuesday.

‘A remarkable 17 percent increase’

2012-04-12T00:00:00-04:00

“A remarkable 17 percent increase compared to the previous year,” is how the San Marcos CISD was described in opening comments by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce during presentation of its seventh annual Education Progress Report.

USAF returning to San Marcos

2012-04-13T00:00:00-04:00

For some it will be a bit of nostalgia, for others it will be an indicator of future economic dollars flowing into the area.

McDonald plans Wonder World Drive developments

2012-04-13T00:00:00-04:00

Austin developer Robert McDonald plans to break ground within a month or so on more than 72,000 square feet of Class A retail and office space spread between two developments in San Marcos’ Wonder World Drive medical district.

San Marcos, Buda and Kyle development highlights

2012-04-20T00:00:00-04:00

Kyle’s first outpatient surgery center set to open in December

Grifols Opens New, State of the Art Plasma Testing Laboratory in San Marcos

2012-04-18T00:00:00-04:00

Grifols, a global healthcare company based in Barcelona, Spain, today announced the opening and commencement of operations at its new plasma testing laboratory in San Marcos, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility will analyze millions of samples of human plasma prior to its approval and release for manufacturing into life-saving plasma medicines for patients with rare diseases.

Texas State to launch tech startup incubator

2012-04-20T00:00:00-04:00

Texas State University has hired a consultant to help it with the launch of STAR Park, an incubator and research center.

San Marcos works to attract more medical real estate developments

2012-04-20T00:00:00-04:00

A recent request for projects by the Greater San Marcos Partnership brought more than a dozen responses from developers and others interested in locating their medical real estate development projects in the city.

Texas State seeks startups

2012-04-20T00:00:00-04:00

Texas State University is preparing to market its soon-to-be finished incubator for technology startups.

Sales tax receipts up double digits in San Marcos, Kyle

2012-04-18T00:00:00-04:00

Retail sales in February fueled a monthly increase in sales tax receipts over the previous year’s collections by 17.65 percent, generating $1,514,592 for the city of San Marcos’s coffers.

Grifols opens new lab

2012-04-23T00:00:00-04:00

Grifols, a global healthcare company based in Barcelona, Spain, has announced the opening of its new plasma testing laboratory in San Marcos.

Texas Economy Expands In February, Reports The Comerica Bank Texas Economic Activity Index

2012-04-24T00:00:00-04:00

Comerica Bank's Texas Economic Activity Index rose two points in February, to a level of 96. February's reading is 24 points, or 33 percent, above the index cyclical low of 72. February marks the highest index reading since October 2008. Year-to-date the index is up five points from the 2011 full-year average of 90.

CTMC buys $2 million robot to help perform surgeries

2012-04-25T00:00:00-04:00

Central Texas Medical Center announced earlier today that it is moving forward with the purchase of a da Vinci Robotic Suite, making it the first OR suite outfitted with the robotics equipment along the I-35 Corridor between Austin and San Antonio. This $2 million investment will bring state-of-the-art surgery procedures to Hays County as early as next month. Area residents will have a chance to get a sneak peek and actually test drive the device themselves at CTMC’s annual HealthCheck Screening and Health Fair tomorrow, April 26 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, San Marcos.

Universities partnering with entrepreneurs touted at legislative hearing

2012-04-25T00:00:00-04:00

Universities could partner with outside entrepreneurs more often to bring new technology to market if the state provided some seed funding, researchers and business people told legislators Wednesday.

Economic Outlook: San Marcos GSMP sets June conference

2012-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

With the theme of “Start Me Up,” The Greater San Marcos Economic Outlook is scheduled for Thursday, June 28.

Another Triumph for Texas: Best/Worst States for Business 2012

2012-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

In Chief Executive’s eighth annual survey of CEO opinion of Best and Worst States in which to do business, Texas easily clinched the No. 1 rank, the eighth successive time it has done so. California earns the dubious honor of being ranked dead last for the eighth consecutive year.

Two GSMP programs win statewide recognition

2012-05-03T00:00:00-04:00

The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) and staff received statewide recognition for two programs at the Texas Economic Development Council’s (TEDC) spring meeting in Rockwall.

Hays County gained nearly 1,000 jobs in first quarter

2012-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

The Hays County economy added 970 jobs in the first quarter of the calendar year and watched its unemployment rate drop to 5.8 percent in March, the lowest since April 2009.

San Marcos has bright business future, economic development official says

2012-05-05T00:00:00-04:00

Amy Madison is chasing jobs.

Bringing new employment opportunities to the area is Madison's key mission as president and CEO of the Greater San Marcos Partnership, an organization aimed at steering and encouraging economic development in Hays and Caldwell counties.

Tourism bringing in billions annually to Texas

2012-05-06T00:00:00-04:00

Tourism in Texas brings in more than $60 billion a year in direct spending and $150 billion in indirect spending, according to David Teel, president/CEO of the Texas Travel Industry Association.

HEB plans 15,000 square foot expansion in San Marcos

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

HEB is planning to expand the larger of its two San Marcos stores by 15,000 square feet and remodel the interior to include more space for perishable foods like produce, dairy and bakery.