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Dave Porter, Executive Director of the Williamson County Economic Development partnership, shares the growth in local tax revenue during the July 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dave Porter, Executive Director of the Williamson County Economic Development partnership, shares the growth in local tax revenue during the July 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Economic growth adds $24 million in new county tax revenue

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The opening of the Samsung Semiconductor site in 2026 is expected to trigger a chain reaction of economic growth in Williamson County, and the county expects to generate more than $920 million in capital investments from future economic development.
Jarrell City Council discusses the tax abatement agreement for Labatt Food Services to begin operations during the July 1 council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell City Council discusses the tax abatement agreement for Labatt Food Services to begin operations during the July 1 council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Hungry for more: Food distribution company gets tax incentives to build $45 million project in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A new food service distributor is coming to Jarrell. During the July 1 City Council meeting, officials unanimously approved the contract and the dates for Labatt Food Services to begin the process to set up shop within the city.

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Cedar Park scores biomedical company

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
Cedar Park will be the new home of Zeteo Biomedical, an Ausin-based biopharmaceutical drug company. “We are delighted to welcome Zeteo Biomedical to Cedar Park,” said Arthur Jackson, the city’s chief economic development officer.
Allison Stubbs is the franchisee of Jeremiah's Italian

Allison Stubbs is the franchisee of Jeremiah's Italian

Cool down at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has brought its signature cold treats and soft serve ice cream to Georgetown, and opened a new location at West University Avenue on August 20. “I thought Georgetown was the perfect place to open a [Jeremiah’s Italian Ice.]” Franchisee Allison Stubbs said.
Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County EDP shares industry projects, employment standing

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Williamson County is expected to get seven new multi-million dollar businesses from four different industries in the coming years. Executive Director Dave Porter of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership said Wilco is the “pacesetter” for economic growth in the area.
Jasmin Sky Peña is the owner of Pan Tostado Café and Decor with Amor.

Jasmin Sky Peña is the owner of Pan Tostado Café and Decor with Amor.

Interior design boutique and café calls South Main Street home

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
“Do all things with love, with amor.” That’s the business model for Jasmin Sky Peña, who opened interior design store Decor with Amor and Pan Tostado Café with her husband, Mario Esquivel. “You have to do all things with love because that will reflect on your work,” she said.
Tommy McCormick (left) and Cody Hirt sit at the counter in Gold Burger Diner, which will open on the Square later this month.

Tommy McCormick (left) and Cody Hirt sit at the counter in Gold Burger Diner, which will open on the Square later this month.

Gold Burger Diner ready for service on the Square

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Burgers, boozy milkshakes, all-day breakfast and a jukebox that plays old tunes are now on the Square.Gold Burger Diner could open as early as next week on Seventh Street in the building that housed Gold’s Department store from 1936 to 1996.
Wayback Burgers opened a new franchise location in Cedar Park off of Whitestone Boulevard, near Walton Way. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Wayback Burgers opened a new franchise location in Cedar Park off of Whitestone Boulevard, near Walton Way. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New burger restaurant opens in Cedar Park, gives back to community

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Connecticut-based hamburger franchise Wayback Burgers held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their newest location in Cedar Park. Festivities for the grand opening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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