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Cedar Park Tariff Impact & Outlook Survey 2025
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Cedar Park Tariff Impact & Outlook Survey 2025
The City of Cedar Park Economic Devel...
Monday, May 05, 2025
The City of Cedar Park Economic Development Named Award Winner

Business Facilities, a leading source of news and trends for site selection decision-makers, has announced its 2025 class of Economic Development Organization (EDO) Awards. Now in its third year, the Business Facilities EDO Awards program shines a spotlight on innovative and impactful economic development programs and initiatives. From broad industry support to focused small business programs, the awards represent an array of solutions across locations and industries. “The 2025 EDO Awards provide a look at

Governor Abbott Announces Cedar Park ...
Monday, April 28, 2025
Governor Abbott Announces Cedar Park Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Cedar Park has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities. “Congratulations to the City of Cedar Park on earning the Music Friendly Texas Certified

Celebrate Earth Day with the Cedar Park Community at Lakeline Park
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day with the Cedar Park Community at Lakeline Park

WHO: The Parks and Trails Foundation of Cedar Park (PTFCP), local families, small businesses, sponsors including Nebraska Furniture Mart, Me and The Bees Lemonade, and over 30 other environmentally focused organizations.WHAT: The annual Earth Day Celebration is a free, family-friendly event designed to inspire environmental awareness, community connection, and outdoor appreciation. The event will feature a live drum circle, hands-on educational booths, sustainability-focused vendors, food trucks, and

TXDOT to add free frontage roads between Whitestone, Avery Ranch in Cedar Park
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
TXDOT to add free frontage roads between Whitestone, Avery Ranch in Cedar Park

By Steve Guntli | Community Impact The Texas Department of Transportation will soon begin a project to help alleviate traffic along the 183A Toll corridor in Cedar Park. This summer, TXDOT will begin construction on non-tolled frontage roads to connect Whitestone Boulevard and Avery Ranch Boulevard. The approximately 3-mile project is slated to begin this summer, with an estimated completion date of 2028, according to TXDOT.The details The project will require the construction of two grade-separated

Texas House OKs bill to raise tax exemption for local businesses
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Texas House OKs bill to raise tax exemption for local businesses

By Aubrey Vogel | Community Impact A bill which would lessen the tax burden for business owners was approved by the Texas House on April 3. House Bill 9, authored by Rep. Morgan Meyer, R-University Park, would expand the exemption for tangible personal property from $2,500 to $250,000 of the appraised value. Personal property includes equipment, furniture and vehicles.A closer look Meyer said the bill would not only save taxpayers money but also eliminate exemption paperwork for businesses who are

Uncertainty
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Uncertainty

Dr. M. Ray Perryman | Published in syndication April 02, 2025 We've recently seen a rapid increase in uncertainty in the US (and, in fact, the global) economy. Policies related to tariffs are a major source of concern, with a large number of announcements, pauses, shifts, and exemptions causing confusion. Consumers as well as companies are trying to figure out what is going to happen and how they should prepare. In a similar vein, the major shifts in agency funding and missions and frequent backtracking

Growing America's Future
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Growing America's Future

Competitive, pro-growth tax policy is essential to grow the economy, raise wages for workers, and improve the standard of living for all Americans.   Smart tax policy is crucial for America’s future.   In 2025, lawmakers can advance growth-oriented tax policies and avoid the largest tax increase in American history, set to occur when key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire.   The U.S. Chamber’s Growing America’s Future campaign advocates for maintaining a pro-growth tax code to

City officials break ground on high-end shopping destination on Bell Blvd.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
City officials break ground on high-end shopping destination on Bell Blvd.

By Steve Guntli | Community ImpactWhat’s happening Council members, business representatives and other community leaders came out to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Shoppes at Bell Blvd., a mixed-use development at 1804 N. Bell Blvd. The facility is zoned for restaurant, retail and office space, and is located along the Bell District in Cedar Park. Mohan Marchetty, principal developer with Fruition Partners, has been overseeing the project for two years. He said the development received a major “shot

Texas Tariffs
Monday, March 17, 2025
Texas Tariffs

Dr. M. Ray Perryman | Published in syndication March 12, 2025 | The Perryman Group The recent barrage of tariffs involves very high economic costs. We estimate that the US economy could lose millions of jobs if the tariffs are sustained, and with each new levy du jour these consequences are escalating. I've also been getting a lot of questions lately about the effects on Texas. The short answer is that the fallout will be substantial. As a large economy and leading trading region, Texas bears a substantial

Cedar Park unveils design for new hotel, convention center
Friday, March 14, 2025
Cedar Park unveils design for new hotel, convention center

By Steve Guntli | Community Impact Cedar Park recently revealed the design for a new hotel and convention center coming to the city.The details On March 10, Great Lakes Capitol, an Indiana-based investment firm, and Nebraska Furniture Mart announced they have signed an agreement with the city to build a luxury Marriott hotel with an attached convention center at 750 E. New Hope Drive. The new development will be at the heart of CedarView, an ambitious mixed-use development that will be anchored by NFM’s

Cedar Park businesses see expansion, new city data shows
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Cedar Park businesses see expansion, new city data shows

By Chloe Young | Community Impact A vast majority of Cedar Park businesses have been expanding their operations, according to new data from the city of Cedar Park. The city launched a tracking software to further its business retention and expansion efforts in July, said Daniel Sousa, the city's community affairs assistant director.The overview The city held business retention meetings with 75 companies during fiscal year 2024. From July to September, the city began collecting data from 24 of these

Traffic changes underway for New Hope Drive expansion, innovative intersection in Cedar Park
Friday, February 28, 2025
Traffic changes underway for New Hope Drive expansion, innovative intersection in Cedar Park

By Chloe Young | Community Impact Cedar Park drivers should be prepared for new traffic patterns starting this week along 183A Toll and New Hope Drive. The traffic changes come as the city is working to expand New Hope Drive from four to six lanes and open an innovative intersection design at New Hope Drive and 183A Toll.What you need to know Beginning this week, the outside lane will be closed along 183A Toll southbound next to the intersection of New Hope Drive. A new south-to-north u-turn will replace

The Cigar Rollers of Red's Smoke Shop is Coming to Harker Heights, TX!
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Cigar Rollers of Red's Smoke Shop is Coming to Harker Heights, TX!

Rib Tips BBQ & Catering is hosting a cigar rolling class at the VFW Post 3892! We are honored to the be instructors! Currently, there are 2 classes being offered on March 8, 2025.1 pm - 3 pm4 pm - 6 pmCall 254-350-8194 to purchase your tickets! Class fills up fast! Call today! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the VFW's Student Scholarship Program

Cedar Park aerospace firm earns Space Force contract | Firefly to launch new mission for military
Friday, February 21, 2025
Cedar Park aerospace firm earns Space Force contract | Firefly to launch new mission for military

By Karoline Leonard | Austin American-Statesman | USA TODAY NETWORK A Cedar Park-based aerospace company was awarded a $21.81 million contract to launch a U.S. Space Force mission, the company has announced. Firefly Aerospace will launch Space Force’s Space Systems Command’s newest tactically responsive space mission, named VICTUS SOL. An 'early operational capability,' VICTUS SOL is intended to aid in response to on-orbit needs and flexibility for commanders, according to a release Friday from

Making space: Major tech companies are bringing innovation and jobs to Cedar Park
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Making space: Major tech companies are bringing innovation and jobs to Cedar Park

By Sam Schaffer with Community Impact Cedar Park has become a tech and aerospace hub for Central Texas over the past decade. A range of companies, creating everything from superconductors to lunar landers, have made Cedar Park their home, helping the city forge an identity as more than just an Austin bedroom community. One of the latest companies to follow this trend is ElementUSA, a mineral extraction and refining company that aims to produce metals used in electronics, which is preparing to set up a new

CEDAR PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EARNED 2025 BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS CERTIFICATION
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
CEDAR PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EARNED 2025 BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS CERTIFICATION

In recognition of their commitment to supporting working parents through their family-friendly policies and practices, the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce has earned the 2025 Best Places for Working Parents® Business Designation.

AtWork begins providing staffing, recruiting services for businesses in Cedar Park
Monday, February 10, 2025
AtWork begins providing staffing, recruiting services for businesses in Cedar Park

By Chloe Young - Community Impact National staffing franchise AtWork opened a storefront in Cedar Park in early February. The business help companies recruit for accounting and finance, administrative, light-industrial, IT, hospitality and management-level positions. AtWork assists around 40,000 people in finding work in these industries each year, according to company information. The Cedar Park franchise is owned by Steve and Tracy Koehler. The couple are set to open another storefront in the greater

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Start of a Premier Mixed-Use Development in Cedar Park
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Start of a Premier Mixed-Use Development in Cedar Park

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Start of a Premier Mixed-Use Development in Cedar Park.Cedar Park, TX – A new era of upscale commercial development is coming to Cedar Park as Fruition Developments break ground on an exciting 37,000-square-foot mixed-use project on US 183/North Bell Blvd. Strategically positioned near major projects like Nebraska Furniture Mart and Bell District, this development is poised to elevate the local business landscape while catering to the growing needs of Cedar Park’s thriving

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Message from Leander ISD Superintendent on Budget Deficit
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Message from Leander ISD Superintendent on Budget Deficit

Important Update on Budget and Staffing for 2025-26 | Leander ISD News   Important Update on Budget and Staffing for 2025-26 Feb 5, 2025 | News & AnnouncementsVideo Message Dear Leander ISD Families, As we plan for the 2025-26 school year, we want to share important updates regarding our budget planning and staffing decisions.  The State of Texas has not increased school funding since 2019 – despite rising operational costs. Like many school districts, not only Leander ISD, but our families, likewise,

Cedar Park cuts ribbon on Brushy Creek North Fork Trail
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Cedar Park cuts ribbon on Brushy Creek North Fork Trail

By Sam Schaffer The Brushy Creek North Fork Trail in Cedar Park is now open. The approximately three mile trail starts near the intersection of West Parmer Lane and East Whitestone Boulevard, according to a press release from the city.Two-minute impact The trail is a concrete shared-use path that is between 8-10 feet wide, and it runs along the north fork of Brushy Creek Road, according to the release. To the south, the trail connects to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail near Brushy Creek Road and

2024 Recap for Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
2024 Recap for Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce

Throughout 2024, the 4 Star Accredited Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce remained bustling with activity. Our calendar brimmed with successful events such as Cedar Fest, the Golf Tournament, and Taste of Cedar Park. Engaging in legislative advocacy, we spearheaded Cedar Park Legislative Day at the Capitol, organized the Elected Officials Reception, and issued Advocacy Alerts on pertinent matters. Welcoming 141 new members and orchestrating 36 distinctive ribbon-cutting ceremonies were among our many

Leading Thriving Cities podcast with Chad Wright & Tony Moline
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Leading Thriving Cities podcast with Chad Wright & Tony Moline

New Episode! Join us on the Leading Thriving Cities podcast withTony Moline,President of the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce!Discover how they work to support local businesses while maintaining political neutrality, and hear Tony's insights on community engagement and leadership during challenging times.Listen now on our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform!

Texas Chamber Execs Announce 2025 Leadership
Friday, December 20, 2024
Texas Chamber Execs Announce 2025 Leadership

Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives 2025 Board Leadership and Board of Directors Announced AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Board of Directors for the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives – the largest chamber executives’ organization of all U.S. states – has elected Doug Peters, CEO of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, to serve a one-year term as the 2025 Chair of the Board. Peters, who has served on the TCCE board since 2016, previously served as Chair-Elect and Treasurer. Active in Chambers of Commerce in four

Cedar Park breaks ground on the new Public Safety Joint Training Facility
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Cedar Park breaks ground on the new Public Safety Joint Training Facility

Cedar Park breaks ground on the new Public Safety Joint Training FacilityFunded by the voter-approved 2022 Bond Program Cedar Park is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new Public Safety Joint Training Facility that will serve as the premier training site for police, fire, and emergency management personnel. This project, funded by Cedar Park residents through the 2022 voter-approved bond program, demonstrates the importance of safety and preparedness in our community. This facility will foster a

Hill Country News | Cedar Park Chamber | October Article
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Hill Country News | Cedar Park Chamber | October Article
Secrets and Strategies to Keeping You...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Secrets and Strategies to Keeping Your LLC Flourishing and Compliant

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, where opportunity and risk dance a delicate balance, ensuring your Limited Liability Company (LLC) thrives requires more than just passion—it demands meticulous attention to detail. While the allure of being your own boss is undeniable, sustaining success hinges on strategic practices that keep your business agile, compliant, and credible. This article is your guide to navigating the intricate paths that lead to maintaining a robust and resilient LLC.Timing is

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Next-Level Hustle: How Women Entrepre...
Friday, October 18, 2024
Next-Level Hustle: How Women Entrepreneurs Supercharge Success with Adobe Acrobat

As we celebrate Women's Small Business Month this October, it’s important to highlight the innovative tools that help women entrepreneurs streamline their operations and drive growth. Adobe Acrobat offers a powerful suite of features designed to increase efficiency, simplify document handling, improve team collaboration, and streamline key business tasks. For women business owners looking to save time and focus on scaling their ventures, these solutions can be a game-changer in today’s fast-moving

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Williamson County Names Rebecca Clemons as First County Manager
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Williamson County Names Rebecca Clemons as First County Manager

Oct. 1, 2024 (Williamson County, Texas) – Rebecca Clemons has been named Williamson County’s first county manager. The Commissioners Court announced their selection today after interviews with the finalists. This new position was approved in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. She will start in the position effective Oct.1, 2024. The county manager reports directly to the Commissioners Court and is responsible for providing leadership and executing direct supervision over certain management, professional and

Cedar Park Chamber Boosts Local Business with Vision 2030 Strategic Plan
Monday, July 29, 2024
Cedar Park Chamber Boosts Local Business with Vision 2030 Strategic Plan
The Value of Trust in Your Organization
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Value of Trust in Your Organization
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You H...
Monday, April 29, 2024
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool

Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features:   Data Insights: Making data-driven decisions is essential for entrepreneurial success. The AI Assistant can analyze data within your documents and

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How Small Enterprises Revitalize Comm...
Monday, January 29, 2024
How Small Enterprises Revitalize Community Health

A dynamic network of small businesses is at the core of every vibrant community, serving as the backbone of local economies and social structures. These enterprises do much more than merely provide goods and services; they’re pivotal in sculpting the health and well-being of their communities.  Their impact transcends mere commerce to deeply influence residents' daily lives and nurture a shared sense of wellness and community spirit. Through their unique contributions, small businesses are fundamental in

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Cedar Park Chamber Named Best Place for Working Parents
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Cedar Park Chamber Named Best Place for Working Parents

Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Voted Best Place for Working Parents 2024The Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce its prestigious recognition as the "Best Place for Working Parents 2024." This accolade reflects the Chamber's unwavering commitment to fostering a community that prioritizes the well-being and professional success of working parents. The award recognizes the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce as an exemplary advocate for the needs and aspirations of working parents in our vibrant

Zero to Hero: Launching a Business wi...
Monday, January 08, 2024
Zero to Hero: Launching a Business with Minimal Capital

Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey can be intimidating, especially when startup capital is limited. But a lean budget should not impede your aspiration to start a business. In fact, resourcefulness and grit can be your greatest allies, nurturing a resilient and profitable venture from the ground up. This guide sheds light on how to bootstrap your business, maximize available resources, and kick-start your enterprise with little to no capital.Grants: Free Money for Your Business Dream A good start

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