Historic Tax Credit Workshop March 17
The City of Georgetown is holding a Historic Tax Credit Workshop for commercial properties on March 17 at 5:30 p.m. The workshop will be in the training room at the Georgetown Communications and Technology building at 510 W. Ninth Street. Learn about tax credits that provide a preservation incentive for the rehabilitation of commercial properties. … Continue reading “Historic Tax Credit Workshop March 17”
Downtown Parking Study Public Meeting on March 11
The City of Georgetown will hold a public meeting to gather input on downtown parking on March 11. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. in the Friends meeting room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth Street. Parking and engineering consultant Carl Walker, Inc. has been hired by the City of Georgetown to assess … Continue reading “Downtown Parking Study Public Meeting on March 11”
Sheraton Hotel at Rivery Breaks Ground Feb. 19
Construction kicks off Thursday for a 224-room Sheraton hotel and conference center in Georgetown. Novak Brothers and Hines host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Starwood-operated hotel at 2 p.m. on February 19. The event is at Rivery Boulevard and Wolf Ranch Parkway at the Summit at the Rivery Park development. Starwood Hotels and Resorts … Continue reading “Sheraton Hotel at Rivery Breaks Ground Feb. 19”
Survey on Downtown Parking
The City of Georgetown has hired consultant Carl Walker, Inc. to assess the available parking in downtown and provide options for future parking needs. Take this quick online survey to help to the City understand public use patterns and perceptions about downtown parking. The survey deadline is March 3. Your responses will help the City … Continue reading “Survey on Downtown Parking”
Breakfast Bites on Feb. 11: Show Me the Money
The Breakfast Bites panel on February 11 will discuss crowd-funding strategies for small businesses. Breakfast Bites is a quarterly business development event by the Georgetown Main Street Program. The February 11 panel will include three professionals, each with a unique perspective on crowd-funding for small businesses. Mark Thomas, economic development director for the City of … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites on Feb. 11: Show Me the Money”
Downtown Low-Down Meeting January 21
We are still in the first month of 2015, but a lot has already happened in downtown Georgetown and the projects for the year are just beginning! To find out about upcoming City projects and event updates, plan to come to the next quarterly Downtown Low-Down meeting on Wednesday, January 21. The informal meeting starts … Continue reading “Downtown Low-Down Meeting January 21”
Main Street Façade and Sign Grants Fall 2014
The Georgetown Main Street program has presented a number checks this year to businesses for Façade and Sign Grants. The Main Street Façade and Sign Fund is a matching grant program for commercial buildings in the historic downtown area. (Click on photos to see larger versions.) The Escape Fine Crafts and Gifts at 713 S. … Continue reading “Main Street Façade and Sign Grants Fall 2014”
Art Center and Marketing Campaign Receive Awards
The Georgetown Art Center and the City of Georgetown’s Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas marketing campaign were winners of statewide awards last month from the Texas Downtown Association. The two Georgetown winners were named in the Presidents Awards Program at the TDA annual meeting in Granbury. The awards for Georgetown were in the category … Continue reading “Art Center and Marketing Campaign Receive Awards”
Collectible Ornament of Old Williamson County Jail
A limited-edition collectible brass Christmas ornament featuring the old historic Williamson County Jail goes on sale November 8. The cost of the ornament is $20, tax included. The eighth annual ornament sale is a project of the Georgetown Main Street Program. The old Williamson County Jail at 312 Main Street was built of native limestone … Continue reading “Collectible Ornament of Old Williamson County Jail”
Main Street Façade and Sign Grants for Downtown Businesses
The Georgetown Main Street program has presented a number checks this year to businesses for Façade and Sign Grants. The Main Street Façade and Sign Fund is a matching grant program for commercial buildings in the historic downtown area. (Click on photos to see a larger version.) ThunderCloud Subs at 814 S. Main Street received … Continue reading “Main Street Façade and Sign Grants for Downtown Businesses”
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