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SeguinToday.com: City makes way for new housing development in Seguin

Friday, January 24, 2020

(Seguin) — The Seguin City Council has officially taken action that helps to clear the way for a new residential development that will eventually bring 400 new homes to the city of Seguin. The council on Tuesday approved two items related to the Lily Springs subdivision, a Pulte Homes community along Highway 46 that will be built just north of Cordova Road. The first item called for the council to approve the a parkland agreement with the developer. City Parks Director Jack Jones says the neighborhood did a great job putting together its plans for the neighborhood’s park space. “The difference with thi...

Seguin Gazette: Couple hopes to convert old fire house to distillery

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Joe Martin The Seguin Gazette Johnny Pickles Distillery, a new whiskey manufacturing company, is looking to make its way to Seguin. At the helm of the project are entrepreneurs and Austin residents Jen and Nate Forman. “We’ve been putting together the concept of this business for a couple of years now,” Nate said. “We are really excited. We have been saving up and planning and doing other things professionally while we chased our whiskey enthusiasm. Our vision, our excitement and our dream is to bring craft spirits, infused liqueur and cocktail bitters to the community.” The couple has their eyes fixed on the 40-year-old firehous...

Seguin Economic Development Corporation Prepares to Host Winter Job Fair

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Seguin, TX – Searching for a new job or looking to advance your career in the New Year? Job fairs are a great way to meet multiple, potential employers all in one place and have on-the-spot interviews-all while practicing your career skills. The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is set to host the 2020 Winter Job Fair on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Texas Lutheran University’s Jackson Park Student Activity Center located at 824 Fleming Dr., Seguin, TX 78155. Seguin area employers will be hiring for entry, intermediate and advanced-level positions. Participating companies include Alamo Group, Caterpillar...

Seguin Texas Economic Development Corporation Launches Dynamic Website to Enhance Business Growth

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Seguin, TX - The city of Seguin, Texas is growing and thriving as a regional manufacturing, healthcare and retail hub. To capitalize on this growth, the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) recently launched a new website to attract more businesses and workers to the area. The website is a resource that businesses can use in a variety of ways such as searching for available properties to purchase or lease. It also provides overviews of the region’s top industries including average annual wages and the total number of employees in each industry. To design, build and launch the online business resource, SEDC partnere...

The Texas: Texas Continues to Lead Nation in Economic Growth, Report Shows

Monday, January 13, 2020

New data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows Texas once again led the nation in economic growth during the third quarter of 2019. With a 4.0 percent growth rate, Texas was 0.8 points ahead of the next-closest state: Utah. This growth is down from its Q1 and Q2 rates of 5.3 percent and 4.7 percent, respectively. Texas economic growth amounted to 8.8 percent of the entire economic growth in the United States during the quarter and represented 74 percent of the Southwest region (AZ, NM, OK, and TX). In total, the Lone Star state posted nearly $1.9 trillion in GDP. In terms of current-dolla...

Dallas Fed: TEXAS IS BUSINESS FACILITIES’ 2019 STATE OF THE YEAR

Friday, January 03, 2020

TINTON FALLS, NJ – Texas has been named Business Facilities’ 2019 State of the Year, becoming the firststate to win BF’s top honor for the fourth time. The Lone Star State won the magazine’s inaugural SOTY designation in 2007; Texas also was BF’s State of the Year winner in 2012 and 2016. The top five Texas projects in terms of capital investment last year brought a tidal wave of more than $30 billion in capex to TX, while the top five job-creating projects netted nearly 15,000 direct new jobs. “As we ring in 2020, it’s time to acknowledge that Texas has by far bee...

Dallas Fed: Texas Economic Indicators

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The Texas economy continues to grow at a healthy pace. Job growth ticked up in November, and the October growth rate was revised up. The unemployment rate remained at a record low, indicating continued tightness in the labor market. The Texas Business-Cycle Index rose, and firms responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey reported increased production on net. Texas crude oil production grew through mid-December, while Texas exports fell in October. Read full article.

Seguin Gazette: NISD gifted large tech machinery, funds to store it

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Joe Martin The Seguin Gazette Through an anonymous donation, Navarro High School is slated to receive high-tech machinery that will broaden the horizons of its engineering and manufacturing students. The Navarro Independent School District’s board of trustees unanimously accepted the donation of an Odysseus saw and an Atlas Robot along with $24,000 for storage rent of the equipment during Monday’s regular board meeting. The motion was made by trustee Hank Dietert and seconded by trustee Tracy Large. Navarro ISD Superintendent Dee Carter advocated for the acquisition of the equipment. However, she admitted that many factors come with its procurement. “There’s so much planning involved,” sh...

SeguinToday.com: Downtown businesses to get a facelift

Monday, December 16, 2019

Darren Dunn, Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today (Seguin) — The Seguin Main Street Advisory Board and Seguin City Council recently approved seven FIX-IT Façade grants for repairs and rehabilitations to seven downtown properties. The FIX-IT Façade grant has been one of the most effective tools for downtown revitalization. “So many of the downtown buildings have been revitalized using the FIX-IT façade grants,” said Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director, “Small projects like repairing windows to large projects like removal of slip covers have all been funded in part by FIX-IT Façade grants. The grant program’s flexibility allows it to mee...

Seguin Gazette: Business bootcamp aims at building up women entrepreneurs

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Management at Workforce Solutions Alamo is looking for a few good women. The regional branch of the statewide service agency plans to host a series of seminars aimed at women who have already started their own businesses or are looking to began one. Sparked by a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission, the seminars will be grouped together as a “Women’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp” and comprise a virtual participation aspect for people in different areas to attend, said Tiffany Harris, Workforce Solutions Alamo business engagement manager. “It’s basically to help these women take that step, decide if they wan...

A Housing Boom in Seguin

Thursday, December 05, 2019

Seguin, TX is experiencing a housing boom. Over the last two years, the entire region has seen tremendous growth, resulting in a housing development explosion around the city. To put it in perspective, four years ago there were just two active residential projects under construction in Seguin; today, there are 27 housing development projects in the pipeline that are under construction or in development scattered throughout the city, and nine sub-divisions under construction within the Seguin city limits. “The city has never experienced this much growth at the same time,” said Josh Schneuker, Executive Director of Seguin Economic Development Corporation. “Th...

United Alloy Inc. to Build New $35 Million Manufacturing Facility in Seguin, Texas

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

SEGUIN, TEXAS – The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the City of Seguin announced today that United Alloy, Inc will build its new 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Seguin, Texas. United Alloy will build on a 27-acre site situated between 8th Street and Guadalupe Street, just south of Interstate 10. The project will represent a total capital investment of at least $35 million and will result in the creation of at least 100 new jobs over a three year ramp up period.

SABJ: Executive Q&A: Seguin economic development director on manufacturing

Thursday, November 21, 2019

By Jessica Corso – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal Alamo Group isn't the only manufacturer in Seguin to make headlines this year. In April, Niagara Bottling LLC announced that it was adding a production line to its area plant and hiring 30 workers. And in September, the city announced that Continental Structural Plastics Inc. was building a plant on the proposed site for a Cerealto Siro Foods bakery, which never materialized. Josh Schneuker, who leads the Seguin Economic Development Corp., was in Tokyo with Gov. Greg Abbott when the plastics factory deal was announced. Schneuker sat with the Business Journal to discuss the past year for Seguin's manufacturing industry an...

Looking for employees to fill open positions? Look no further!

Monday, November 04, 2019

Seguin has a workforce is dedicated and hardworking workforce, which is an asset to those organizations that do business here. Our strategic location and ability to pull workers from the city and the surrounding six counties has made it easier for businesses to locate here and grow, regardless of their industry. In addition to manufacturing growth, Seguin has also seen a steady increase in the healthcare, education and retail industries. To support continued workforce development, the SEDC is focused on working closely with existing and new businesses to determine what their needs are. One such resource is a jobs board, wher...

Dallas Fed: Pace of Texas Manufacturing Expansion Slows, but Outlook Improves

Monday, October 28, 2019

October 28, 2019 For this month’s survey, Texas business executives were asked supplemental questions on borrowing conditions and credit availability. Results for these questions from the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey, Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey and Texas Retail Outlook Survey have been released together. Read the special questions results. Texas factory activity continued to expand in October, albeit at a markedly slower pace, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey. The production index, a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, fell nine points to 4.5, suggesting a moderation in output growth in October.

SABJ: Seguin tractor maker closes $352M acquisition; expands into new product line

Monday, October 28, 2019

By Jessica Corso – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal Oct 28, 2019, 8:56am CDT Updated Oct 28, 2019, 10:35am EDT Alamo Group Inc. has finalized the $352 million purchase of Michigan-based Morbark LLC, which moves the heavy equipment manufacturer into the forest management business. The Seguin company recently notified investors that it closed on the deal, which was announced in September. The purchase adds new factories for Alamo [NYSE: ALG] in Ohio and Quebec and gives the company its first factory in Michigan. "As is our general practice, we intend to maintain the Morbark brands in the market place and are glad that Dave Herr, president of Morbark, will continue in that rol...

Seguin’s strong economy is good for a variety of industries

Monday, October 28, 2019

Seguin is a pro-business community poised for growth in many industries including manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, healthcare, scientific research and development services and retail trade. It’s strategic location, solid infrastructure and wide range of affordable and flexible real estate options, make it a prime location for companies to build or expand. The area remains positioned to continue to compete well for future projects with ample developable property, excellent access to major thoroughfares of I-10 and SH130, a competitive tax environment, and a strong available workforce. Find in-depth information and resources regarding Seguin's key industries here.

Seguin Gazette: Parker selected for city manager position

Friday, October 25, 2019

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Oct 25, 2019 The search is over and Seguin has selected its next city manager. Steve Parker was announced as the city’s next top administrator in a statement released Thursday from city hall. “After reviewing approximately 40 applicants for the job, Steve Parker immediately rose to the top,” Mayor Don Keil said. “Along with his proven expertise in managing all aspects of city management, he has an enthusiasm and a personality that will go well with the rapid growth and development of our city.” The selection ends a five-month search to replace City Manager Doug Faseler, who earlier this yea...

Dallas Fed: San Antonio Economic Indicators

Thursday, October 24, 2019

October 24, 2019 San Antonio’s economy expanded at a robust pace in September. The San Antonio Business-Cycle Index expanded at its fastest rate since 2016, and recent job growth surged despite tight labor markets. Wages rose in September, and office space demand was steady in the second quarter. Read full article.

SABJ: UTSA lands $1.2M grant to support trade for manufacturers

Thursday, October 24, 2019

By Jeannette Garcia – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal Oct 24, 2019, 3:21pm EDT The University of Texas at San Antonio was granted $1.2 million by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to support its Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center. The center assists manufacturing and service companies that have experienced a decline in sales and employment due to foreign competition, specifically imports. If a company meets certain the center's criteria — which includes a decline in sales or production over the last 12 months compared to the prior 12 months, or be able to demonstrate declines in a product line if it accounts for at least 25% of the total sale...

Seguin Gazette: Showcase puts CTE classes in spotlight

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Joe Martin - The Seguin Gazette The halls of the Seguin Coliseum were filled with the sounds of bustling business owners and local educators Monday evening as the first-ever Career and Technical Education Showcase took place. The showcase was the result of a joint effort between Seguin ISD, Marion ISD, Navarro ISD and the Seguin Chamber of Commerce, which kicked off with an open floor for attendees to visit with representatives of each school district who had tables showcasing their programs. The booths varied in Career and Technical Education programs geared toward teaching students skills in various fields including health science, graphic desig...

Manufacturing is the heart of Seguin

Monday, October 21, 2019

Many manufacturers and Fortune 500 manufacturing companies have established major operations in Seguin, including Continental Automotive Group, Commercial Metals Corporation (CMC), Tyson Foods, Inc., Caterpillar, Inc., The Interplast Group – Minigrip, Alamo Group, Georgia Pacific and Hexcel. To match the employment needs of these companies, the Seguin area has over 4,000 manufacturing jobs, which is more than three times the national average, and 30% of Seguin’s workforce is employed in the manufacturing industry. The SEDC proudly honors the contributions Seguin's advanced manufacturing companies provide to our community including quality jobs, a diversified tax base and community service initiatives. Find out more abou...

Dallas Fed: Texas Adds 7,400 Jobs in September; State Employment Forecast Decreases to 2.1 Percent Growth in 2019

Friday, October 18, 2019

For Immediate Release: October 18, 2019 DALLAS—Texas added 7,400 jobs in September, according to seasonally adjusted and benchmarked payroll employment numbers released today by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The state added a revised 19,500 jobs in August. Year-to-date annualized job growth stands at 2.1 percent compared to annual growth of 2.4 percent in 2018. Incorporating September job growth of 0.7 percent and a decrease in the September leading index, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 2.1 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.7 to 2.5 percent. Based on the forecast, 263,700 jobs will be adde...

Seguin Gazette: HISTORIC SETTING A new venue is set to open downtown for weddings, parties, more

Friday, October 18, 2019

Felicia Frazar The Seguin Gazette A historic building in downtown Seguin is preparing to be opened as a new venue in the heart of the city. Freddie Leos, owner of the buildings that house Traveling Gypsy and the Warehouse, has renovated the back half of the antiques store into a venue for gatherings, parties, weddings and more. Along with his partner Denise Marie, the pair created Soel Venue, 112 W. Dongean St. “When we redid this section of the building, I always pictured something like that here,” Leos said. “It is a big space. The only other thing that I saw it being wa...

Seguin Gazette: EXPANDING CARE Hospital plans to add doctors, facilities to accommodate area growth

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Joe Martin Seguin Gazette The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center will soon open an urgent care center to further expand its reach and help more patients in an expanding community. Robert Haynes, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center chief operating officer, announced the coming changes Tuesday night during a regular meeting of the Seguin City Council. The publicly-owned hospital will add a new facility to GRMC’s holdings, Haynes said during a presentation of the hospital’s 2020 fiscal year budget. “We got the opportunity to partner with a family practice physician from the New Braunfels area that has a very busy practice, and he’s coming to wor...

Let Seguin surprise you with all there is to do

Monday, October 14, 2019

LIfe in Seguin is good with a growing population, strong economy, and plenty to do. As a regional cultural hub, it offers entertainment and sporting options for families, couples, singles and retirees, from live music and theater to art festivals and museums, golfing, fishing, swimming and so much more. The downtown area is the heart and soul of the community with 27 square blocks housing businesses, delicious restaurants, eclectic coffee shops, trendy boutiques, art galleries and the state’s oldest bar. The residents enjoy a quiet lifestyle, low cost of living and all the amenities of a bigger city. Click here t...

Seguin, TX has the talent to fill your jobs

Monday, October 07, 2019

The talent pool available to the businesses in and around Seguin is large, diverse and skilled. Data shows that most workers are local and live within a 30-minute drive of Interstate 10 and Austin Street in Seguin, with an estimated 23,000+ people who work in the Seguin Region. And, data shows that those who live further away are willing to drive into the area for work - 13.5% of Seguin’s workforce have a commute longer than 30 minutes It’s clear that a strong work ethic is synonymous with the people of Seguin. Curious about Seguin’s labor force by area, education an...

Which Has The Bigger Economy: Texas Or Russia?

Monday, October 07, 2019

You’ve no doubt heard that everything’s bigger in Texas. That’s more than just a trite expression, and I’m not just saying that because Texas is home to U.S. Global Investors. Want to know how big Texas really is? Let’s compare its economy with that of Russia, the world’s largest country by area. As you probably know, Russia’s been in the news a lot lately, so the timing of this comparison makes sense. The U.S. just levied fresh sanctions against the Eastern European country for its alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election, and early last week President Donald Trump warned Russi...

Start a Business in Texas

Friday, October 04, 2019

In Texas, small businesses continue to thrive due to a variety of factors including our excellent geographic location, highly skilled workforce, low tax burden, reasonable cost of living, predictable regulatory environment and our legacy of having a business friendly climate. While there are simply no guarantees in business or a way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting a business, there is a way to improve your chances of success with good planning preparation and insight. Some basic steps to starting a business include selecting a location, deciding on a business structure and obtaining the necessary licenses and permits. Additionally...

Texas Produces Five Times The Wind Power As California At Almost Half The Price -- Blame Regulation

Thursday, October 03, 2019

The electricity markets in the two most-populous states couldn’t be more different. California government heavily regulates electricity while Texas allows free market competition in most of the state. Yet, Texas produced about five times the amount of wind power as did California in 2017 while it generated about 29 percent more non-hydroelectric renewable power (California's strict renewable power rules excludes the power from large dams as being considered renewable), such as solar, biomass and geothermal than California while California’s retail electric rates were 89 percent higher than Texas’ in 2017. Read full article.

GOLDEN SHOVELS $65 million plastics plant breaks ground in Seguin

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Several local and state officials stood side-by-side with members of Continental Structural Plastics donning white hard hats, wielding golden shovels. With a couple of quick turns, the group officially broke ground on Continental Structural Plastics new 200,000 square-foot manufacturing facility on Tuesday at Eighth Street near the Interstate 10 access road. The ceremony marked the start of construction on CSP’s 19th facility globally, Steven Rooney, chief executive officer of Continental Structural Plastics, said. “The last seven to 10 years CSP has started to expand into China, throughout North America and also into Europe,” he said. “Today marks a milestone for CSP. It i...

New development bringing medical, retail center

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

A San Antonio developer is bringing a new retail center to Seguin. Tom Rohde, of Rohde, Ottmers & Siegel Realty, in partnership with the Red McCombs family, announced the development of the 24-acre lot located near the southwest side of Interstate 10 and State Highway 46. The property starts at C.H. Matthis Drive near the IH 10 off-ramp on the west side of SH 46, stretches to the traffic signal and then continues south to the lot just south of Best Drive. “We’ve been looking at Seguin for quite a while,” Rohde said. “I’m real familiar with Seguin. I’ve been watching Seguin an...

Seguin adopts tax rate, budget for fiscal year

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

The city of Seguin’s 2019 tax rate was officially set Wednesday night. Seguin City Council officially adopted the city’s 2019-20 tax rate and budget Wednesday night at a regular board meeting. Council members heard the second reading of the order levying a tax rate of $.5412 per $100 valuation during the brief council meeting. The rate is a continuation of last year’s mirroring numbers. The council unanimously adopted the spending plan. Additionally, four amendments to the 2019-2020 fiscal year budget also came before council. They heard an amendment to the general fund budget, which passed unanimously following a motion by council member Mark Herbold an...

TEXAS RANKED NO. 1 FOR 14TH STRAIGHT YEAR IN CHIEF EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL CEO RANKING OF BEST & WORST STATES FOR BUSINESS

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Rated No. 4 in Workforce Quality and No. 3 in Taxes & Regulation Categories Texas was ranked as the No. 1 state for business for the 14th straight year in Chief Executive magazine’s 14th annual Best & Worst States for Business survey. The Chief Executive rankings reflect CEO perceptions of best and worst states based on a range of key measures. Texas has held the No. 1 spot for each of the 14 years since the inception of the Chief Executive survey, thanks to its extremely business-friendly environment, high-quality workforce and attractive living opportunities. Florida (No. 2), North Carolina and South Carolina (tied at No...

Texas Adds 32,000 Nonfarm Positions in March

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

Original article is from April 20, 2018 State has experienced 21 consecutive months of employment growth AUSTIN ? The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.0 percent in March and remains below the U.S. unemployment rate of 4.1 percent. The Texas economy added 32,000 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in March, which marked 21 consecutive months of employment growth. Over the year, Texas added 294,100 jobs for an annual employment growth rate of 2.4 percent in March. Read full article.

TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND ACCENTURE JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE TEXAS AS A DESTINATION FOR INNOVATION

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) and Accenture announced a partnership to position Texas as the business destination of choice for innovation. The collaboration is a three-year commitment to advance the economic vision for Texas, particularly as it relates to the role of innovation and digital technologies. “As the world and Texas rapidly change and transform in this digital age, innovation is becoming an increasingly critical indicator for economic success,” said Robert Allen, President and CEO, TxEDC. “Already home to more than 17,600 technology companies and 50 Fortune 500 headquarters, Texas is on the rise as a destination for cutting-edge corporations...

Advance your education with workforce training

Monday, September 30, 2019

It’s easy to advance your education in the Seguin area. As part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), we have local colleges and quick access to all the universities in San Antonio. And, if you wish to earn college credits in your own backyard, you easily can remain within Seguin area and attend the Alamo Colleges Central Texas Technology Center (CTTC), Texas Lutheran University (TLU), or Texas State University. These institutions are all within a 30 minute drive from Downtown Seguin. Get detailed information on your education options and check out all of your opportunities by clicking here.

Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new year of leadership, hands out tops awards for this year

Monday, September 30, 2019

(Seguin) — The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce has handed out its top awards for 2019. Two Business Excellence Awards were presented this year. The Small Business of the Year Award went to Bryant PC Solutions while Walmart was recognized with this year’s Large Business of the Year Award. A pair of Community Service Awards were also presented. Honored for their volunteerism throughout the years were Karen Wallock, and couple, Dean and Terry Webb. Other honorees included the Texas Lutheran University Community Music Academy which was the recipient of this year’s Education Service Award and Jo Ann Maples who was recognized wit...

Abbott announces new manufacturing facility in Seguin

Friday, September 27, 2019

TOYKO — A new plastics manufacturing facility with connections to Tokyo is slated to create 200 jobs in Seguin and $65 million in capital investment. During a mission trip to Japan, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Continental Structural Plastics, Inc. is building a new composites manufacturing facility just off Interstate 10 near the Niagara facility, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Not to be mistaken for Continental Automotive, Continental Structural Plastics, Inc. is headquartered out of Auburn, Mich and its parent company, Teijin Group Company, is based out of Tokyo, Josh Schneuker, Executive Director of the Seguin Economic Development Corporation...

Governor Abbott Announces New Continental Structural Plastics Facility in Seguin

Friday, September 27, 2019

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Continental Structural Plastics, Inc. (“CSP”) will establish a new composites manufacturing facility in Seguin, Texas. CSP, a Teijin Group Company, is a world leader in lightweight composite technologies, including glass and carbon fibers, thermoplastics, and thermosets. The project will create 200 new jobs and more than $65 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $783,750 has been extended to Continental Structural Plastics, Inc. The Governor joined Teijin and CSP executives in Tokyo, Japan for the announcement. "I am proud to welcome Continental Structural Plastics to the Lone Star State...

The Programs That Help Maintain a Strong Business Community in Seguin

Monday, September 23, 2019

We have a strong business community in Seguin, and the SeguinEconomic Development Corporation (SEDC) is working to ensure it stays that way. As a business owner you not only will work with knowledgeable professionals who make the development and permitting process seamless, but also they will point you toward a variety of incentive programs, based on your needs and business, from several local partners, all of which are designed to promote economic development in the community. We care about economic vitality and our access to resources and programs is just one way we demonstrate our commitment to the business community. T...

Whether by plane, train or automobile, Seguin has a prime location.

Monday, September 16, 2019

Seguin’s location is just one reason it is strategically positioned for growth. Located along Interstate 10 and nestled along the banks of the Guadalupe River, Seguin offers immediate access not only to Interstate 10, but to State Highway 130, the safe, fast and reliable alternative to congested Interstate 35 in Central Texas. What’s more, Seguin is in close proximity to Union Pacific's San Antonio Intermodal Terminal (SAIT), a $100 million state-of-the-art facility designed to support the growing intermodal volume in southern Texas. In addition, Seguin is located within 60-minutes of two international airports (San Antonio International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport...

SEDC hands out awards at 7th Annual Business Appreciation and Economic Outlook Luncheon

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Some of Seguin’s largest and smallest businesses received top honors from the Seguin Economic Development Corporation for their contributions to the city. Six different businesses from both the manufacturing and healthcare industry were honored with different awards at the Seventh Annual Business Appreciation and Economic Outlook Luncheon on Thursday at the Texas Theatre. “We put this on an annual basis just to really show our appreciation within our community, specifically the primary industries like manufacturing and healthcare,” Seguin Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Josh Schneuker said. “They contribute greatly to our economy. They put a lot of good folks to work. It’...

TLU Chosen as a “Best in the West” College by The Princeton Review

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Texas Lutheran University is a “Best in the West” selection in The Princeton Review’s “2020 Best Colleges: Region by Region” web feature. With 656 colleges represented in five zones—Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, and International—TLU is among just 127 Western colleges considered to be academically outstanding and well worth consideration in a college search. Using numerical scores on a scale of 60–99, the ratings are reported in several categories, including Academics, Admissions, Financial Aid, Campus Life, and Safety. These results are primarily based upon surveys of university administrators at schools who provide The Princeton Review with institutional data. Student survey responses are also take...

Subscribe to the Seguin EDC Newsletter

Monday, September 09, 2019

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Texans Can Finally Buy Beer Directly From Breweries

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

The Beer-to-Go law went into effect September 1 after a long, protracted legislative battle. On Sunday, September 1, just in time for Labor Day, breweries across the state toasted to a long-awaited landmark moment: The Beer-to-Go law finally went into effect, allowing Texas craft brewers to sell beer directly to customers. Before Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1545 in June, breweries had the right to sell on-site but were prohibited from selling beer to go. (Wineries and distilleries have long been allowed to sell on-site.) With Abbot’s signature, Texas became the 50th state to legalize the arrangement for breweries, shifting th...

Stay up-to-date on the news in Seguin

Monday, September 02, 2019

Want to what’s newsworthy in Seguin? Check out our news page to stay current on the various programs, projects, and events that are happening in and around the community. We curate content and share pertinent and news-worhty articles from the Seguin Gazette, Seguin Daily News and more. We know it’s important to you to know what’s happening in the community and we want to make it easy for you to find out. Our news page is the place to be to know what’s happening in Seguin. Check it out here and stay in the know any time and from any place.

Downtown Seguin open for entrepreneurs

Sunday, September 01, 2019

(Seguin) — One of the great things about downtowns is their unique business mix of mom and pop retailers, restaurants, salons, office, small scale manufacturing and financial institutions. And more importantly are the people you find behind the cash registers and desks that are a part of the team leading the way for a healthy and thriving downtown. That is exactly what downtown is – a team of dedicated individuals working to a common purpose of a fully occupied and revitalized downtown historic district. No where else in the community will you find this team effort of entrepreneurs across al...

Why are so many startups heading to Texas?

Sunday, September 01, 2019

Everything's bigger in Texas, especially small businesses! WalletHub recently released 2019's Best & Worst States To Start A Business report that compares all 50 states to determine which ones are best for starting a business in the United States. If the opening sentence didn't already tip you off, Texas earned the top spot as the overall best state to start a business. Methodology for the report examined conditions that make for ideal business creation. Some of these factors were capital access, available talent in the workforce and affordable office space. Texas narrowly edged out Utah with a total score of 61.05 and earne...

Find out what makes the community of Seguin, TX so special

Monday, August 26, 2019

Seguin is strategically positioned located just 30 minutes from San Antonio and 60 minutes from Austin. It’s a growing and thriving community in the retail, manufacturing and healthcare industries, and a place where more than 30,000 people call home. The diverse and relatively young population - the median age is 37 years old - is educated and the residents appreciate all of the cultural amenities the area offers for any age. Seguin is well-positioned for years of economic growth for many years. Click here to get a glimpse of the community of Seguin and what makes it so special.

We proudly act a resource for small businesses

Monday, August 19, 2019

Since our conception, the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has been a small business advocate. We provide support to local business owners through various outlets such as providing free small business advising, allocating marketing and advertising dollars for small businesses and serving as members of both local Chambers of Commerce. We also publish a Small Business Resource Guide full of information to help small businesses at any stage of their development. Our goal is, as always, to help small businesses thrive. Find out more about the SEDC and all we have to offer here.

Find available properties in Seguin

Monday, August 12, 2019

What kind of property do you need for your business? Do you want to buy or lease? You have many options in Seguin and the surrounding area. Whether you are looking for commercial, industrial, office, retail or warehouse/distribution, you will find the building your business needs. You can see what your options are at any time on our website and search by keyword, area or specifics such as square footage, minimum number of parking spots needed, minimum ceiling pak and more. Updated regularly, this is a much-used and a much-loved resource. See it here.

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Monday, August 05, 2019

The SEDC woks hard to attract primary employers that will add new investment and new jobs to the City of Seguin. Over the past 10 years, efforts have resulted in thousands of new jobs and major recruitment and expansion projects enabling Caterpillar, Niagara Bottling, Tractor Supply Company and Continental Automotive Systems to call Seguin home. Our goal is to help YOU see why Seguin is a great place to build or expand your business and make doing business in the are easy attractive. The Site Selector Toolbox is one way we do this. From demographic information to location advantages, available properties an...

Beer and more, Seguin Brewing pouring even more big plans into Downtown Seguin

Saturday, August 03, 2019

(Seguin) — Seguin Brewing Company is a favorite among the community, hosting trivia nights, live music, sports game showings, and just a fun time paired with quality hand crafted beer. Reviews rave about their beers, their staff, laid back and friendly environment, and just general hospitality. However, if you have passed by or visited recently you may have noticed some construction next door at 109 West Gonzales. Said construction is Seguin Brewing’s pizza kitchen expansion project. Yes, you heard correctly, a pizza kitchen is coming to downtown Seguin! There is not a set open date yet, but the community ca...

Chief eyes ways to better SPD for community

Friday, August 02, 2019

Chief Terry Nichols knew even before he took over as the head of the Seguin Police Department that he was inheriting a good force already responsible for doing good things in the community. Of course, Nichols said recently, things could be better. And it is his job to facilitate that progress. He is up for the task but doesn’t expect to need to change much, Nichols said. “We will keep doing what we’re doing,” he said. “I was told that before I got here. (Interim Chief Russell ‘Rusty’ Pancoast) said, ‘You’ve got a great staff.’ That’s absolutely true.” Fresh start Nichols was hired as th...

City Seeking Public Input for Parks Master Plan

Friday, August 02, 2019

(Seguin) — The City of Seguin is looking to residents for help with incorporating their thoughts and ideas about the local park system into a 10-year Parks Master Plan. Parks and Recreation Director Jack Jones said, “When complete, the plan will provide a vision to guide the future growth, development, operations, and programs of the City’s parks and facilities, recreation and event programs, open spaces, and trail system. Input from our citizens is crucial in helping us create a comprehensive parks master plan that includes the most desired services for our community,” he said. In June 2019, the Seguin City Council unanimously approved th...

Developer Gets $100K Loan from City; Money Will Be Used to Restore Old Hugo Starcke Building on North Austin Street

Friday, August 02, 2019

(Seguin) — The city is working on another economic development deal. This one would help to rehabilitate an old building on North Austin Street near the railroad tracks. Developer Jason Howell wants to rehab the Hugo Starcke Building located in the 1400 block of North Austin Street.. The council agreed on Tuesday to loan Howell $100,000. The money comes from the city’s downtown loan pool. Seguin Main Street Director Kyle Kramm explained the project and the loan request during Tuesday’s Seguin City Council meeting. “We have about $100,000 left in our loan pool, plus $17,000 that’s been paid back from the on...

Guadalupe Clinic offering primary care services to community

Friday, August 02, 2019

(Seguin) — The Guadalupe Clinic for Chronic Disease wants to make sure that everyone has access to quality to medical care. The clinic, located on the campus of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, provides primary care for patients who qualify. Mandy Wright is a family nurse practitioner at the Guadalupe Clinic. She says the clinic is there to meet the needs of patients, who can’t afford to see a doctor. “The clinic provides primary health care to individuals, who are uninsured or who are low-income individuals within Guadalupe County. We treat individuals who are 18 years or over here in Guadalupe County,” sai...

Ribbon Cutting Held to Mark Completion of Strempel Road Project

Friday, August 02, 2019

(Seguin) — The city of Seguin is again making progress on some of its road projects. Seguin Public Information Officer Jennifer Sourdellia says a ribbon cutting ceremony was held this week to mark the completion of the Strempel Road re-construction project. The 18-month project was designed by TRC and completed by Cox Commercial Construction in July 2019. “Strempel Road is a major connector between State Highway 123 and Business 123. With our Utilities Center and Rave Gears nearby, Strempel Road sees a large amount of heavy truck usage,” said Sourdellia. “Traffic utilizing the roadway is only expected to increase due to futur...

Seguin City Council encouraging residents to make the switch from septic to sanitary sewer system

Friday, August 02, 2019

(Seguin) — If you live in the Sunrise Acres or Deerwood Circle subdivisions, the city of Seguin wants to make sure you’re taking advantage of the sanitary sewer services that are available in that area. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday took action that effectively incentivizes switching from septic systems over to the city’s sewer system. The city extended sewer services to that area after it was annexed into the city. City Engineer Dave Rabago says homeowners in that area were initially given a window of opportunity to pay a lower rate to connect to the system, but not all homeowners di...

Texas tops the U.S. for real estate development spending and jobs

Friday, August 02, 2019

For the second year in a row, Texas topped the nation in real estate development activity in 2018. With almost $26 billion in direct spending on real estate projects, the Texas building sector contributed more than $62 billion to the state's economy last year, according to a report from the NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. The development sector supported more than 400,000 jobs in the state last year, the industry trade group said in its annual economic impact report. Read full article.

TLU awarded grant to inspire non-STEM majors University granted almost $300K for program focusing on quantitative studies

Friday, August 02, 2019

Texas Lutheran University is seeing the support for the second time this year from the National Science Foundation. The National Science Foundation awarded the local university a $298,542 grant to help empower non-STEM majors, according to a TLU news release. The grant is expected to go toward supporting the Mathematical and Statistical Projects Across the Curriculum: Empowering Non-STEM Students to Appreciate and Use Quantitative Modeling program. The project, led by Information Systems Department Chair Reza Abbasian and math professor John Sieben, is meant to “improve attitudes, awareness, and use of quantitative modeling among students in the social sciences, applied sciences, arts, humanities an...

TLU, SISD program builds bridges, offers cultural education

Friday, August 02, 2019

A group of incoming high school seniors is getting a taste of what college is all about while learning about the importance of identity and culture. The students from Seguin High School are spending a part of their summer at Texas Lutheran University as part of ¡Sí Más!: Building Bridges, a program designed to create a pipeline between TLU and the local students. The program — as created by Jennifer Mata the director of TLU’s Center for American Studies through a grant provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities Common Good Initiative — allows students interested in Mexican-American Studies the opportunit...

2019’s Best & Worst States to Start a Business

Thursday, August 01, 2019

Starting a business is never easy. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, about a fifth of all startups typically don’t survive past year one of operation, and nearly half never make it to their fifth anniversary. But startups fail for different reasons, a “bad location” among the most common. Choosing the right state for a business is therefore crucial to its success. A state that provides the ideal conditions for business creation — access to cash, skilled workers and affordable office space, for instance — can help new ventures not only take off but also thrive. Read full article.

Beer and more, Seguin Brewing pouring even more big plans into Downtown Seguin

Thursday, August 01, 2019

Healthgrades Recognizes Guadalupe Regional Medical Center as 5-Star Recipient for vaginal delivery care

Thursday, August 01, 2019

(Seguin) — Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) today announced that it is a 5-star recipient for Vaginal Delivery for the fifth year in a row as recognized by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star rating indicates that GRMC’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected for Vaginal Delivery. “Our Birthing Center is dedicated to providing new mothers and families with the highest quality and compassionate care throughout all phases of pregnancy; and we believe that starts with our highly skilled team,” says Janelle Tharp, Executive Director of Women’s Services, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center...

NISD bringing virtual teachers into the classrooms

Thursday, August 01, 2019

Navarro ISD is virtually bringing in new teachers from across the country to help instruct their students, without the educators having to step foot on the Geronimo-based campuses. The district is looking to fill some vacant science positions by working with an Austin-based company that sets up school districts with certified virtual teachers. The NISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to purchase services from Proximity Learning for $99,800 through an interlocal agreement with Education Service Center Region during the regular school board meeting Monday night. “This is our proposed solution to our inability to find a chemistry teacher at this time. Proximity (Learning...

Survey identifies historical place around the City

Thursday, August 01, 2019

The city of Seguin is chock full of history and historical buildings. So much more than city officials knew until a recent historical survey discovered more than 50 buildings that are eligible for historical designations. For the past several months, historians from Cox McLain Environmental Consulting began to survey Seguin to determine the eligibility of properties for local, state and national historic designation within downtown and its surrounding areas. After a year of waiting — and 40 years since the city’s last survey — they returned to share their results with city officials. “Seguin currently has six local landmarks in the reconnaissanc...

Follow and Like Seguin EDC on social media

Monday, July 29, 2019

Want to know what’s going on in Seguin, TX? We don’t blame you; there’s so much happening in and around the area! It’s easy to stay up to date on what’s happening in Seguin. Simply “like” the Seguin Economic Development Corporation’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or connect with us on LinkedIn. However you do social, we do social! Our goal is to keep our followers connected to what we are doing and to the community at large. There’s so much to do in Seguin, whether you live, work or play here! Keep up with it all on the social medi...

SEDC Blog - Construction of New Residential Subdivisions in Seguin Progressing

Monday, July 22, 2019

Seguin’s housing market is booming. There are currently over 7,000 residential lots that are either tied to a development that is under construction, or tied to a development with plans in review by the City of Seguin. Currently, there are nine subdivisions under construction within the City of Seguin and more expected to break ground in the near future. Many questions have been asked about the status of these new residential subdivisions. Due to a wetter than normal fall and winter in South Texas, subdivisions such as Arroyo Ranch and Navarro Oaks have experienced delays with construction. With that being said...

Seguin Gazette: SEDC borrows $2M from city for land purchase

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Valerie Bustamante, The Seguin Gazette Seguin, TX -A $2 million loan between the city of Seguin and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation could bring a new partnership between the SEDC and city utilities along with future growth. Seguin City Council unanimously approved a promissory note between the city and the SEDC for $2 million for the purchase of 60.142 acres of an industrial greenfield site from the Blumberg Family Investment Partnership during a regular meeting on Tuesday. “Staff has negotiated a purchase rate for the property of $31,500 per acre. The final purchase price will be determined on the completion of a surve...

Dallas Fed: Texas Adds 21,900 Jobs in May; State Employment Forecast Calls for 2.3 Percent Growth in 2019

Friday, June 21, 2019

For Immediate Release: June 21, 2019 Texas added 21,900 jobs in May, according to seasonally adjusted and benchmarked payroll employment numbers released today by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The state added a revised 32,800 jobs in April. Year-to-date annualized job growth stands at 2.3 percent compared to annual growth of 2.3 percent in 2018. Incorporating May job growth of 2.1 percent and a moderate decrease in the leading index, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 2.3 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.4 to 3.2 percent. The forecast is unchanged from last month’s release. Based on the forecast, 292,10...

Seguin Daily News: Work set to begin on new public parks master plan in Seguin

Friday, June 21, 2019

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today, Darren Dunn The city of Seguin is ready to get started with its plans to create a new parks and recreation master plan for the community. The city council on Tuesday approved a $100,000 contract with Stantec Consulting Services, which will handle the development of the plan. Parks Director Jack Jones introduced Stantec Consulting to the council during a meeting earlier this month, when the firm was chosen as the top candidate for the work. Jones says they were quickly able to hammer out the details of the contract, which is good news for the city...

Seguin Gazette: Road work on SH 130 completed

Friday, June 21, 2019

Dalondo Moultrie, The Seguin Gazette Seguin, TX - The county’s fastest highway, which connects Seguin to Austin, is once again open with an 85 mph speed limit and smooth sailing after nearly two years of intermittent slow downs, temporary lane closures and about $90 million spent. SH 130 Concession Company announced completion of a construction project on portions of the 41-mile southern stretch of State Highway 130 the company operates. The announcement came Tuesday morning in a statement the company released. “This project was a major undertaking, and we sincerely appreciate the patience of all of our customers while we worked to repai...

Seguin Gazette: City sewer line to extend north of Geronimo, Sanitary sewer line replaces need for wastewater facility in proposed development off FM 758 and SH 123

Thursday, June 20, 2019

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Seguin Daily News: GRMC recognized on the Best Places to work in Healthcare list

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Seguin,TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — GRMC is reportedly one of the best places to work. A national healthcare publication is recognizing the local hospital for being one of the best places to earn a living. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center has been ranked by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2019. Fay Bennett, GRMC vice president of employee services, says the results are based on anonymous surveys submitted by employees. The surveys were accepted by those who worked in a healthcare facility and not just at a hospital. Bennett says a special supplement to Moder...

Seguin Gazette: New eatery brings a little bit of everything to the table

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Joe Martin The Seguin Gazette, Seguin, TX From farmers market to brick and mortar, a local restaurant is looking to diversify Seguin palettes with tastes from around the world. Mise Co. is a new addition to the Warehouse, located at 108 S. Austin St., serving up a diverse menu with a side of passion. The restaurant is operated by husband and wife team Lionel Guerra and Veronica Fox, who wish to breathe new life into the Seguin food scene. “We are a family driven business revolving around farm to table sustainability,” Guerra said. “Our thing is about trying to help the people and th...

Seguin Gazette: WOMEN IN STEM TLU hosts event for students interested in science, technology, engineering, math

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Valerie Bustamante, The Seguin Gazette Seguin, TX - A sense of empowerment and appreciation for the STEM field is what many female high school students gained after spending Monday at Texas Lutheran University for the second STEM@TLU: A Day For Aspiring Young Women. Dedicated to encouraging the future chemists, doctors, nurses and coders of the world, the event hosted more than 100 students from around the state to learn about the opportunities available for them in the STEM world. During the event, the young women had the opportunity to take part in several hands-on labs and experiments including designing code from scratch, extracting thei...

City's IT Department Wins Statewide Technology Award for Excellence

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

SEGUIN, Texas – The City of Seguin Information Technology (IT) Department has been honored as an Excellence Award winner by the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM). Excellence Award recipients demonstrate outstanding innovation and application of leading- edge computing or communication technologies. Candidates for Excellence Awards are nominated by TAGITM members. Winners are chosen by a committee of peers who judge nominated projects based on their impact on improving internal operations, providing exceptional customer service or enhancing communications. City of Seguin IT Director Shane McDaniel and IT Operations Manager Justin Ramirez received the award during the TAGITM Annual Conference fo...

GRMC Achieves Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center announced that it achieved the Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes Guadalupe Regional Medical Center as being among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. Healthgrades evaluated 3,449 hospitals that submitted at least 100 patient experience surveys to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), covering admissions from January 2017 through December 2017, to identify hospital performance. Of those hospitals evaluated, 434 hospitals outperformed their peers—based on their patients’ responses—to achieve this distinction. “Receiving this national recognition from Healthgrades for th...

Seguin Gazette: Food trailers given green light from city

Sunday, June 09, 2019

Valerie Bustamante, The Seguin Gazette Seguin, TX - The opportunity to expand the eats in Seguin received city council’s blessing. An amendment allowing food trailers to operate within the city limits was made to the city’s current food truck ordinance — which until recently only allowed food trucks — was unanimously approved by city council during the meeting on June 4. “Some of the requests or inquiries over the last years has been to extend the food truck ordinance to allow food trailers,” Director of Planning and Codes Pamela Centeno said. “The main difference between the two is that a food trailer i...

Ready for work; Seguin High School helps prepare grads for new careers

Friday, May 31, 2019

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre May 31, 2019 12:45 am Seguin High School Principal Dr. Hector Esquivel watches as seniors, bottom left to right, Christine Syring and Jasmine Venegas sign the necessary paperwork to begin their new jobs with Zenith Healthcare Solutions. The local medical billing company offered the pair of jobs to the students following their mastery of the medical billing and coding exam. Zenith representatives who helped inspired the business, school partnership are top right, Kristal Wessels and Michelle SiFuentes. (Seguin) — Seguin High School has not only prepared kids for the real world, it’s also helped at leas...

Seguin Gazette: Hiring Day Offers Graduating Seniors Job Opportunities

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Felicia Frazar, The Seguin Gazette Seguin, Texas- Seguin High School seniors trickled into the Student Activity Center at the high school and made their way from one table to the next. Representatives from about 20 area businesses were on hand to talk with the students during a hiring-style event called Seguin Career Day. The event that was held last week was a joint venture between the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation. The seniors had the opportunity to visit with local businesses and see what jobs were available in the community for after they walk the stage. “We have abou...

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Texas Lutheran claims NCAA Division III softball title

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Mike McBride May 28, 2019 08:22 am (Tyler) – The Texas Lutheran Bulldogs won the 2019 NCAA Division III Softball Championship on Monday afternoon with 12-4 and 6-1 wins over the Emory (Ga.) Eagles at Suddenlink Field and captured a DIII national team championship for the first time in school history. TLU rolled through the NCAA Division III regional, super regional, and national championship finals rounds with a 10-1 record. The Bulldogs (40-8) stormed through the D3 College Softball World Series in Tyler with a perfect 5-0 mark. Emory and TLU each entered the championship finals best 2-of-3 series wit...

Website Illustrates Seguin's Business Advantages

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Seguin, TX – The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) just released a new website that will serve as a valuable tool to promote its economic development mission to support area businesses and families while attracting new ones. “The Seguin EDC is excited to launch our very own standalone website to help strengthen our overall economic development efforts,” said Executive Director Josh Schneuker. Previously, the Seguin EDC had a subpage within the city’s website. Now the organization has its own sophisticated online portal to enhance its online brand while marketing to businesses and prospective residents. The online portal organizes and presents information through specifi...

Niagara Bottling, LLC Announce Expansion of Seguin, Texas Facility

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

SEGUIN, Texas – Niagara Bottling, LLC has announced plans to expand operations at their Seguin, Texas manufacturing facility. The expansion will add a fourth production line to the plant. In an effort to successfully recruit the new investment to Seguin, the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an amendment to the existing tax abatement agreement with Niagara Bottling. As a result, Niagara will commit to creating 30 new jobs and invest $21 million in new equipment at the facility. “We are very excited that Niagara Bottling has chosen to grow their footprint in the City of Seguin and in Guadalupe County...

Seguin Gazette: The Daytripper, in Seguin to shoot for popular tv show

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The smorgasbord menu at Guero’s Backyard and the eerie hallways of The Magnolia Hotel are just some of Seguin’s treasures that the crew of the PBS television show, “The Daytripper,” explored last week. Host Chet Garner and his crew arrived Thursday to start the filming of the Seguin episode slated to air May 25. “Seguin is great. I love Seguin. It has a beautiful river and beautiful downtown. I’ve come and scouted it a few times,” Garner said. “Seguin has been one of those that I’ve known was going to be a show for a long time, but it was just ...

TLU nursing program ranks 15th in state

Friday, March 22, 2019

Texas Lutheran University recently received top recognition for its nursing program. RegisteredNursing.org ranked TLU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program 15th out of 50 in the state of Texas as part of its 3rd Annual State RN Program Rankings. “This ranking from registerednursing.org speaks to the quality of education and preparedness TLU Nursing students receive,” TLU Director of Marketing and Communications Ashlie Ford said. “NCLEX scores are a direct reflection of a nursing program’s success and overall faculty efforts. As this program continues to grow, we know that students who pursue nursing at TLU are being taught by an exemplary group o...

Seguin Gazette: Area resident to nurse historic home into educational events center

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Seguin, TX - Nurses are usually known for preserving lives, but a McQueeney nurse is interested in preserving a piece of Guadalupe County history and sharing it with others. Teata Scott recently bought the Claiborne West Historic Home, including about 4.5 acres of land, out US Highway 90 Alternate in the county. On Monday, Scott showed the property to members of the Guadalupe County Historical Commission and their guests, and detailed extensive plans for what she envisions at the historic site once owned by George C. Kimble, who died at the Battle of the Alamo. “The future of this (place) is ...

Seguin Gazette: City Council approves resolution for development of multi-family housing near TLU

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Seguin, TX - A developer’s proposal to add 195 units of affordable housing near the Texas Lutheran University campus drew criticism from Seguin’s mayor Tuesday night who said the city didn’t need more affordable housing. “Since I’ve been in city government, the community as a whole and the realtors and anybody who’s trying to promote this community as a great place to be, has complained at the fact of the numerous and multiple public housing units we have in the city,” he said. “It’s been kind of a stain on our community, if I can say that.” Keil added that Seguin ha...

Seguin Gazette: The Dilly Deli Opens

Friday, March 08, 2019

Seguin, TX - The aroma of homemade biscuits made its way from the oven to the main kitchen as fresh cut onions and bell peppers sizzled on the greased griddle. Local restauranteur Mike Shillinger tossed the grilled veggies on top of a bed of cut up meat in a toasted hoagie roll before finishing off the Philly cheesesteak with some Swiss and American cheese. The classic sandwich is just one of the many items Shillinger has on the menu at the new restaurant he and his wife Meagan Glisson recently opened called The Dilly Deli, 1117 E. Court St. “The Dilly Deli i...

SKAPS Industries Acquires Matrix Composites

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

May 15, 2018 04:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time ATHENS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SKAPS Industries has completed an agreement to acquire Matrix Composites (Henderson, KY and Seguin, Texas). The acquisition includes all Matrix Composites technologies, operations and assets in their entirety. The acquisition of Matrix provides SKAPS Fiberglass Division a global position and platform to expand in North and South America. SKAPS will focus on customer service performance, technical textile expertise, improved quality and certifications to bring in-line to customers’ expectations. Matrix Composites, Inc. was started January 1996 in Henderson, Kentucky in a new building to produce woven fiberglass fabrics. Under the ownership of Don Hudson (1996...

KSAT: You can see one of the largest nutcracker collections in the world in Seguin

Thursday, December 05, 2019

Road Project Complete After 18 Months

Thursday, August 01, 2019

After 18 months of road work and $2.4 million, the work on Strempel Road was officially completed Wednesday and celebrated with the cutting of a red ribbon. The ceremony marked the end of the reconstruction project that created a wider, more durable road that connects State Highway 123 Bypass with State Highway 123 Business north of Interstate 10. “(It was) just a little road that was getting beat to death with car, after car, after car cutting across trying to get over to 123 from 123 (Bypass),” Seguin Mayor Don Keil said. “Now, we have this beautiful, very well-engineered, heavy-duty road tha...

Seguin Economic Development Corporation and Seguin Main Street bring back the Real Connections Small Business Resource Fair

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

Seguin, TX – Starting a small business takes research, smarts and self-confidence and a measure of fearlessness. You’ll ask yourself: Do I have enough money? The right equipment? Am I getting the best advice? Good Question, The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Seguin Main Street have rounded up some essential resource providers that can give you all the insights on starting a business, creating a solid business plan, how to get financing, structuring and more. On behalf of Small Business Week, on May 9, 2019, the SEDC and Main Street have partnered to bring you the Real Connections; Small Busines...

Seguin Gazette: Former Seguin Motor Co. building ready to reopen as new city offices

Thursday, March 21, 2019

With the next few months, several city departments will soon have a place to call their own. By mid-summer, the building that once housed Seguin Motors will officially open as the new Seguin Development Services Center, a project that’s been two years in the making. Seguin City Council and city staff met on Tuesday to tour the facility that is expected to house activities such as building inspections, permits and codes, health inspection, city engineering activities, capital projects management, project inspectors and associated staff. Director of Planning and Codes Pamela Centeno took city staff through the building — which lacked flooring, paint an...

Seguin Gazette: New Area Neighbors Hiddenbrooke subdivision expected to bring about 500 more homes to Seguin

Friday, March 01, 2019

Valerie Bustamante - Seguin Gazette Seguin, TX - The chilly temperatures Thursday morning didn’t stop city officials from officially welcoming one of the several residential communities coming to Seguin With gold shovels in hand, the city of Seguin, Seguin Economic Development Corporation and Century Communities did the official turn of dirt for the Hiddenbrooke subdivision near State Highway 46 and Interstate 10. “We’ll have some better days coming up because good things are happening. Good things like this are coming in,” Seguin Mayor Don Keil said. “We have the Century folks here that are building new homes in our area and we than...

Alamo Group Texas assists Seguin HS students with Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication Project

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Seguin, TX - When two Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication students at Seguin High School were given their annual task of manufacturing a BBQ Trailer, they were offered help by Alamo Group Texas to provide vital materials donated by their suppliers to bring the designs to life. The project required students to design and build a BBQ Trailer to compete at the San Antonio Stock show and rodeo. The students worked on the project by assessing the necessary materials and welding them together, a process commonly used in the manufacturing industry. The student’s design required several small parts to create a workin...

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