GAF Energy announces second U.S. solar roof manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas

New facility will create hundreds of jobs producing the world’s first nailable solar shingle GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has signed a lease and begun construction on a 450,000 square-foot facility in Georgetown, Texas. The manufacturing facility will be located on the southeast corner … Continue reading “GAF Energy announces second U.S. solar roof manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas”

Public Notice of Tax Abatement Agreement at 02/22/22 Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas will consider the approval of a tax abatement agreement with CelLink Corp at their regular public meeting commencing at 6 p.m. on February 22, 2022 in the City Council Chambers located at 510 W 9th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626. The name of the applicant for tax … Continue reading “Public Notice of Tax Abatement Agreement at 02/22/22 Council Meeting”

City hosts Economic Development Symposium on Aug. 30

The City of Georgetown is hosting the fifth annual Economic Development Symposium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center, 1101 Woodlawn Ave. The symposium will feature a lunch and keynote presentation by real estate economist Mark G. Dotzour on the economic outlook for investors and … Continue reading “City hosts Economic Development Symposium on Aug. 30”

Shop Small Business Saturday and support local businesses

[UPDATE: For information about the Labor Day weekend sidewalk sales, visit click here.] Shoppers are invited to Shop Small, Shop Local with local merchants during the annual Small Business Saturday event on Saturday, Nov. 28. Celebrate the season and support a small business by shopping local this holiday season. Participating retailers and restaurants will have … Continue reading “Shop Small Business Saturday and support local businesses”

Breakfast Bites: Building Community Through Arts and Culture

The Breakfast Bites meeting on Dec. 3 will feature Amanda Still, City of Georgetown Arts and Culture coordinator, and Jane Estes, the City’s Arts and Culture Board chair, presenting on “Building Community Through Arts and Culture.” The informal meeting opens at 8:15 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Council & Court building, 510 W. … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: Building Community Through Arts and Culture”

NorthPark35 development under construction at I-35 and SH130

Titan Development Real Estate and the City of Georgetown broke ground on the first phase of the 146-acre NorthPark35 Class A industrial development at I-35 and SH 130 today. Phase one of the project includes two buildings totaling more than 330,000 square feet, as well as the extension of Aviation Drive to intersect with SH … Continue reading “NorthPark35 development under construction at I-35 and SH130”

Breakfast Bites: PoppyStrong in a Pandemic

The Breakfast Bites meeting Sept. 17 will feature Georgetown City Manager David Morgan and Economic Development Director Michaela Dollar presenting on “PoppyStrong in a Pandemic: How the City of Georgetown is staying resilient in a crisis.” The informal meeting opens at 8:15 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Council & Court building, 510 W. … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: PoppyStrong in a Pandemic”

Champion Site Prep to relocate to Georgetown

Champion Site Prep plans to begin construction on a new headquarters for its more than 200 employees near I-35 and CR 143 in 2020. After a temporary relocation to Jarrell, Champion Site Prep plans to invest more than $17 million in an 18-acre headquarters facility. The company performs site development and excavation services for schools, … Continue reading “Champion Site Prep to relocate to Georgetown”

Texas Speed and Performance expanding in Georgetown

Georgetown-based Texas Speed and Performance, a high-performance aftermarket automotive parts retailer, is expanding its operations in Georgetown. Founders Trevor Doelling and Jason Mangum have plans to construct two buildings through their real estate company Motion Commercial Properties LLC. Motion Commercial Properties purchased 157 acres next to the Georgetown Municipal Airport and will build two commercial … Continue reading “Texas Speed and Performance expanding in Georgetown”

Three Georgetown projects, businesses selected as finalists in TDA awards

Two City of Georgetown initiatives and one Georgetown business were recently named finalists in the achievement categories for the Texas Downtown Association’s 2019 President’s Awards Program. The City’s Red Poppy Festival, which celebrated its 20th year in 2019, was selected as a finalist for Best Promotional Event. Georgetown’s City Center project, which consolidated City offices … Continue reading “Three Georgetown projects, businesses selected as finalists in TDA awards”

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