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Summer Fun and the Great Outdoors in Royse City
Jul 18 2023With the arrival of summer, Royse City is ready for outdoor fun and recreation! Whether residents prefer to attend an outdoor festival, a music concert, or other family-friendly activities, they will find plenty to do throughout Royse City.
Royse City’s Parks and Recreation Department manages over 40 acres of...

With a new CTE campus and strategic plans in place, Royse City Independent School District (ISD) celebrates the start of another school year! Throughout the year, Royse City ISD will provide meaningful and innovative educational experiences for students across the growing district.Without increasing property tax rates, Royse City ISD advances...

An ongoing industrial revolution fueled by digitalization, decarbonization, and electrification has changed the conversation on energy and prompted a race to the grid in many parts of the country. Fast-tracked industrial projects are now the norm as project teams navigate increased construction costs, inflationary financing, supply chain challenges, and increased...

The automotive industry is on the cusp of its most massive transition in generations, as gasoline-powered vehicles make way for electric vehicles, or EVs. By the middle of the next decade, many if not most new cars produced will be electric, and that means a huge shift in the manufacturing...

EV and Semiconductor Projects Stand Out in States Receiving Area Development’s 18th Annual Shovel Awards
Aug 15 2023If there’s one thing that has been consistent with our Shovel Awards from year to year, it’s the fact that nothing gets in the way of progress and good news. Even amid challenging times such as the COVID pandemic, lots of positive developments move forward. The uncertainty we all felt...

It was the perfect storm for the semiconductor industry. The COVID-19 pandemic stirred up major trouble in supply chains in early 2020, including disruptions in chip manufacturing in such places as South Korea and Taiwan. Meanwhile, demand for semiconductors increased, in part because the pandemic had so many people working...

In 2023, Anvil Brewing officially opened its second location in Royse City. Since then, they’ve served up plenty of good food and brews to the Royse City community. However, excellent craft beer isn’t the only thing that brings customers through the doors of the renovated firehouse.
A regional family...

As the business world continues to move on from Covid-19, a range of trends and assumptions widespread during the height of the pandemic are being reassessed. Among them is the notion that "job-hopping" by younger workers is natural or even laudable.
Of course, job-hopping, especially by younger workers, isn't...

Rural areas offer unique opportunities for businesses to thrive, with lower operating costs, access to natural resources, and a strong sense of community. However, attracting businesses to rural areas can be a challenge for many economic developers. Here are some strategies to get you started.
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IT is at a fascinating inflection point. For years, they’ve been tasked with both running and modernizing the infrastructure that underpins businesses—a challenge not for the faint of heart. Whether they quickly embraced the cloud for its speed and agility, or followed a more measured path to modernization, they’ve likely...

The Impact of Social Media on Marketing & SEO Strategies for Economic Development Organizations
Jul 10 2023Social media has revolutionized how businesses market themselves, and economic development organizations are no exception. In today’s digital age, economic developers must leverage social media platforms to reach a wider audience and promote their region’s economic growth.
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Not all high school graduates continue their education at a two- or four-year college or university. Many choose to enter the job market or enlist in a military branch. Whichever path they choose, North Carolina intends for them to be not just successful, but in demand by employers or supervisors...

If you want to gain a competitive edge in the race to hire talent, you may want to consider doing what many American workers have already done: Move out of the big city.
What many thought was just a blip during the COVID-19 pandemic — people fleeing big cities...

Want to know what it takes to produce one of America’s Best Counties when it comes to economic development performance? Pat Boeshart, president and owner of LiteForm Technologies in South Sioux City, Nebraska, says it has as much to do with what government doesn’t do as what it does...

Do you have a great remote work culture? This is a topic that's top of mind for many leaders today as they work to respond to the coronavirus, and rightfully so. But is it simply a trend that will pass when the world goes “back to normal?”
I don’t...

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Abilene on Thursday, May 18. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start,...

Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant awards for a combined $944,203 to Austin Community College and Bastrop Independent School District (ISD) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs. These grants will help the schools purchase...

As Royse City Community Development Corporation (RCCDC) welcomes the month of May, we have a reason to celebrate; created by the IEDC, Economic Development Week is a chance to spotlight and reflect on the important connections between economic developers and our respective communities. In celebration of Economic Development Week, we’d...

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the significant role local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in creating jobs, advancing career development opportunities, and improving the quality of life in communities across Texas by proclaiming May 8-12, 2023 as Economic Development Week in Texas.
"This Economic Development Week, we...

Near the southern tip of South Padre Island, a little more than five miles from the launchpad, the cheers from the SpaceX employees started as soon as the tip of the rocket cleared the plume of dust. The Starship spacecraft and its Super Heavy booster were making their first flight...

Texans know the meaning of diversity. We live in a state that is populated by people of all races, nationalities, religions, and backgrounds. Such diversity lends itself to a greater marketplace of ideas, and these distinctive populations, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, have made great contributions in areas such...

Russian composer Igor Stravinsky reportedly did a 15-minute headstand each morning. Inventor Nikola Tesla performed 100 toe curls every night. Poet and author Maya Angelou only wrote in hotel rooms.
We may snicker at the quirks of famous creators, but we all have entrenched habits, whether we're aware of...

It’s Friday night and, judging from the dejected slump of a quartet of would-be diners outside of the legendary Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side, there are no tables to be had. Around the corner, a similar scene plays out at Nom Wah, the century-old dim sum restaurant...

One of my most satisfying, long-lasting business relationships began at a trade show organized by a new promoter. Year after year, we saw each other at the show and built an excellent relationship through good times and challenging periods. Today, we refer new business opportunities to each other all the...