Pflugerville Venture Week

Step into the heart of Pflugerville, Texas, with our video tour that showcases the vibrant community, thriving local businesses, and the unparalleled quality of life that residents enjoy. From our amazing location along SH-130, and innovative businesses to serene parks and community events, get a glimpse of what makes Pflugerville a cherished place to live, work, and play. Whether you're considering a move or just curious about what this bustling town has to offer, join us on a journey through the streets of Pflugerville and discover the local favorites and hidden gems that contribute to the town's unique charm and character.

How Pflugerville Texas businesses and partners collaborated to develop needed supplies for healthcare and essential employees. Panelists include EOS of North America; Cumberland Additive Inc; In addition we will hear how Pflugerville Library and MakerGirl developed programs for workforce and students to accommodate at-home learning.

How workforce agencies and others partnered with Pflugerville Community Development Corporation to enable new avenues for workforce training and re-employment. Panelists include Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Solutions Capital Area; Austin Community College, and Austin Regional Manufacturing Association.

How Pflugerville Industry leaders in supply chain changed production to answer the call of duty for arming our front line workers in the fight against COVID-19. Panelists include Essentium, SISU, and Medway Plastics.

In this video, James Canali, owner of Ecstatic Expression Coffee Co., shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from his beginnings as a barista in 2004 to launching his own coffee business in Texas alongside his wife and co-creator, Madia. James reflects on the mindset shift from barista to entrepreneur and how every step of the journey taught him valuable lessons. With Ecstatic Expression Coffee Co., they aim to build community through catering, coffee education, and consulting. Watch as James discusses wearing many hats, the importance of essentialism, and the welcoming support he’s received from the Pflugerville community as he helps drive its growing momentum.

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In this video, Ashley Ciccel, CEO, and Alwin Ciccel, Chief Product Officer of Higher Innovation, share their journey as co-founders of a cannabis technology company in Pflugerville. They introduce their innovative product, the Duet—a dual chamber grinder that grinds, weighs, and packs automatically—and highlight how they manufacture all their products using additive manufacturing right here in Pflugerville. The Ciccels reflect on the city's diversity, which they find empowering for entrepreneurs, and express gratitude for choosing Pflugerville as the home for their business. They also discuss the challenges of finding investors while running a business and why events like Venture Week are vital in connecting entrepreneurs and investors.

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In this video, Dexter Jones, owner of VIPS Personal Protection, LLC, shares his inspiring journey into entrepreneurship. Influenced by the lessons he learned from his mother and grandmother as a child, Dexter offers invaluable advice on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur today. Hear his insights on networking, building a business, and staying driven in the face of challenges. If you're looking for guidance and inspiration on your entrepreneurial path, this is a must-watch!

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In this video, Jim Mikel, owner of Spirit Technologies and one of only three Boston Dynamics choreographers for the robotic dog, "Spot," shares his incredible journey in the robotics industry. Jim also discusses Spirit Technologies' Licensed Unmanned Vehicle Pilot Certificate program, a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship that provides hands-on training and job placement opportunities. He talks about creating the American-made remote system called the Nest and the importance of connecting with the right people to grow your business. Jim highlights how Pflugerville’s Venture Week will bring investors and entrepreneurs together to drive more investment into the community.

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Meet Oscar Mitchell, a serial entrepreneur, PCDC Board Member, and former electrical engineer who helped design high-performance computers at IBM. Oscar went on to launch a company that created FireWire, a technology that revolutionized data transfer. After selling his company, he stepped into real estate development with Magnolia Ranch Estates in Pflugerville. Now, Oscar is passionate about supporting local entrepreneurs and helping them succeed in Pflugerville, a thriving hub for new businesses. Hear his inspiring journey and learn valuable insights on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

The district is piloting this job training program at Northwest Elementary.

Pflugerville, Texas, is the third fastest growing city in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released in May 2018. With a population of more than 67,000, Pflugerville is located just minutes north of downtown Austin in the desirable Central Texas region. State Highways 45 and 130 and Interstate Highway 35 offer direct access to other nearby cities and a quick route to nearby airports. Hometown pride and quality of life are top priority, with residents enjoying the beautiful Lake Pflugerville, an elaborate trail system, shopping areas, new restaurants, and the community’s many parades and festivals.

As one of the fastest growth communities in the United States, Pflugerville, Texas is the perfect location for your next relocation or expansion! Learn more about our community and what the PCDC can do for you.

Looking for your next retail location? Be sure to check out Pflugerville - one of the fastest growing communities in the country and one of the best places to live, work and play in Texas!

Why is Pflugerville, Texas one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. and excellent location for business? A highly skilled labor shed of over 800,000+ is just one of the many reasons!

In 2006 the PCDC began assisting with John and Jennifer Garrett's mission to provide hyperlocal news coverage for communities and prove "print ain't dead". Since, Pflugerville based Community Impact Newspaper has grown to 120+ employees, 55 communities, and over 2 million in circulation.

Pflugerville, TX has established one of the top additive manufacturing clusters in the U.S. with companies like EOS Global. Their systems and printers are revolutionizing the $8 billion a year industry and pushing the boundaries of what 3D printing can do. The possibilities are limitless on how additive will change manufacturing moving into the future.

Founded in 1974, the family-owned California-based Medway Plastics, a custom injection molding company, expanded to Pflugerville, TX in 2016. Topping over $24M, the company produces products for automotive, furniture, sporting and medical device industries.

Episode 1: Rosendin Foundation

In the very first episode of the Pflugerview, PCDC Executive Director sits down with Jolsna Thomas, President of the Rosendin Foundation, to learn a little more about the company and hear what Rosendin has been up to since 2019 when they relocated to the City of Pflugerville.