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Cedar Park Tariff Impact & Outlook Survey 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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
