Summary
Georgetown is scoring a massive win with a new Pegatron manufacturing plant coming to town. It’s a big deal for the local economy and means more job opportunities are opening up right in our own backyard.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Impact analysis
This project is expected to inject significant capital into the local economy through job creation and increased tax revenue.
Local job seekers and area businesses will see the biggest perks from this new influx of industry.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (17)
Southwestern starts work on 560-acre mixed-use development
Southwestern University broke ground October 23 on its 560-acre mixed-use development east of campus, a project planned to include office and retail space, housing, green space and a new City of Georgetown Customer Service Center. “Why are we doing this? Because if you build it, they will come,” SU President Laura Skandera Trombley said, ending her speech during the event with the famous quote from Field of Dreams.
Finnish tech companies visit Austin as cities forge new partnership
A Finnish technology delegation is visiting Central Texas as Austin and Tampere, Finland, launch a new partnership aimed at connecting businesses working in artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
Bastrop officials explore business links in South Korea
Mayor says local merchants, contractors remain city’s ‘backbone’BASTROP — A delegation of local officials made a recent trip to South Korea to encourage companies involved in healthcare, manufacturing
City seeks partners for future parking garage retail space
City seeks partners for future parking garage retail space Williamson County Sun
Taylor EDC helping businesses look better
Apply for grants before Sept. 30Businesses looking to spruce up their exteriors can apply to the Taylor Economic Development Corp. for beautification funding, officials said.With a $200,000 overall bu
WilCo Partners with Cedar Park to Create Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation
WilCo Partners with Cedar Park to Create Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation Williamson County (.gov)
Interest in Williamson County picks up – and shows no signs of slowing down
Interest in Williamson County picks up – and shows no signs of slowing down The Business Journals
Compal Electronics could create 900 new jobs in Taylor, 100 in Georgetown
Compal Electronics could create 900 new jobs in Taylor, 100 in Georgetown Austin American-Statesman
Delays at Samsung's $17B chip plant see Taylor amending incentive agreement
Delays at Samsung's $17B chip plant see Taylor amending incentive agreement Austin American-Statesman
PEGATRON Corporation announces first U.S. manufacturing site in Georgetown, Texas
PEGATRON Corporation announces first U.S. manufacturing site in Georgetown, Texas Williamson County (.gov)
WilCo Economic Development Partnership attracts $920M in capital investment
WilCo Economic Development Partnership attracts $920M in capital investment Community Impact Newspaper
Push is on to bring more business to Florence, Texas
Push is on to bring more business to Florence, Texas The Business Journals
South Korean ambassador names Texas as top destination for South Korean investment in the U.S. | Pflugerville - Hutto
South Korean ambassador names Texas as top destination for South Korean investment in the U.S. | Pflugerville - Hutto Community Impact Newspaper
Next billion-dollar Texas tech hub grows around Korean giant
Next billion-dollar Texas tech hub grows around Korean giant MySA
Georgetown, Williamson County see population grow by 22% from 2017-22
Georgetown, Williamson County see population grow by 22% from 2017-22 Community Impact Newspaper
Williamson County Commissioners approve development plan for Samsung semiconductor plant
Williamson County Commissioners approve development plan for Samsung semiconductor plant KVUE
$25 million in grants available to small businesses via new Wilco Forward program
$25 million in grants available to small businesses via new Wilco Forward program City of Round Rock (.gov)
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