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In Pflugerville, Texas, the spirit of entrepreneurship runs deep, exemplified by the community's dedication to celebrating Black-owned businesses. Among the thriving entrepreneurs in Pflugerville is a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who has skillfully translated his military experience into a successful business venture. His story serves as a testament...
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (August 21, 2023) — The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) Board of Directors approved a $150,000 investment to fund major enhancements to Royal Pointe Park.
The initial schedule was to replace the 19-year-old playground in 2027, however, the PCDC and Parks and Recreation Department expedited the necessary...
BIRMINGHAM, AL (August 7, 2023) – The Pflugerville, Texas Community Development Corporation (PCDC) has selected Retail Strategies, a leading community and retail development firm, as its new partner to bring retail to the community. The newly formed relationship will help attract new retailers, stimulate economic development, and bolster the retail...
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (July 17, 2023) — The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) is pleased to announce the selection of Ernst & Young, LLP (EY) as the strategic partner to develop the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan 3.0 (CEDS 3.0). EY, a global leader in professional services, plans to build upon...
Parks and Recreation Projects in Pflugerville, Texas: Enhancing Community Engagement and Outdoor Fitness
Jul 17 2023Over the past 20 years, the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation(PCDC) has collaborated with the Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Department to provide the community with upgrades, equipment, and recreational opportunities. While all these contributions have been important, the PCDC took a monumental step in May 2023 and approved its largest community...
From Farm to Fab
Jul 5 2023Tollway opens Pflugerville to mega-projects and more.
by RON STARNER
Telling the story of Pflugerville, Texas, is what John Garrett does best.
He is so sold on this booming northeast Austin suburb of 75,000 people that he has built an entire business around it. This media entrepreneur...
By: Justin Sayers - Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal
EVS Metal's last year was a good one, with revenue increasing 27%. But Vice President of Operations Robert Evans said they could have done a lot more if they had more space at their Pflugerville metal fabrication factory.
That's...
In the latest episode of "Pfacts on Eco Dev', Chris Doelle interviews the Chief Operating Officer of REE Automotives, Josh Tech. They delve into his experience transitioning into the EV industry and discuss the factors that led to REE's presence in Pflugerville. It's a fascinating conversation that sheds...
Pflugerville Community Development Corporation wins EDO Award 2023 from Business Facilities
May 19 2023Pflugerville, Texas, has been awarded the prestigious Economic Development Organization (EDO) of the Year by Business Facilities. Business Facilities has recognized economic developers' efforts toward growing their communities with its EDO Awards for the first time. The 2023 EDO Awards winners characterize tenacity from the grassroots level to securing multimillion-dollar...
As the Central Texas area becomes a hub for industrial megaprojects, including multibillion-dollar projects such as the Samsung semiconductor plant in Taylor and the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, industrial development in the city of Pflugerville is taking a different shape. Pflugerville is dotted with a multitude of smaller business parks and industrial developments, many of...
PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. NAMED SMALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
May 10 2023PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (May 10, 2023) — The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) received top honors as Small Economic Development Organization of the Year for populations under 100,000 by Business Facilities.
“It is an honor for our board and staff to be recognized for the ninth year in a row...
On episode 2 of "Pfacts on Eco Dev', host Chris Doelle talks to the Mayor of Pflugerville and PCDC Board Member, Mayor Victor Gonzales who highlights PCDC's largest project to date – Amazon, and also talks about how much the city has changed since the opening of the...
PFACTS ON ECO DEV PODCAST EPISODE 1
May 8 2023PCDC 101 with Amy Madison
Take a deep dive into the world of economic development. Guest, Amy Madison, PCDC Executive Director, sits down with host Chris Doelle to get all the pfacts on the history of economic development in Pflugerville.
Plus, Amy and Chris also discuss…...
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (May 8, 2023) — Mayor Victor Gonzales recognized the importance of local economic development professionals during the April 25th regular Pflugerville City Council meeting with a proclamation declaring May 8-12, 2023 “National Economic Development Week,” and noted the ongoing work of the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) and their...
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (April 25, 2023) — The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) announces the graduation of Alisa Richey, PCDC Executive Assistant from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC).
“Understanding the fundamentals of economic development and how best practices may be applied is...
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Pflugerville, TX (April 17, 2023) – Ironwood Realty Partners, LLC has broken ground on its third and final phase of 130 Crossing Industrial Park in Pflugerville, TX, bringing the total project size to over 1 million square feet. Phase III of the development adds three buildings, and approximately 490,000 square...
Amy Madison is the Executive Director at the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation. She has worked in this field since 2001 and is among the many women who have successfully navigated a traditionally male-dominated profession. When Madison started working in economic development, she was often the only woman in the room...
PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. RECOGNIZED AS 2022 ECONOMIC EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT
Mar 9 2023PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (March 9, 2023) — The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) recognized the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) as a recipient of its annual Economic Excellence award for 2022. The award was presented on Friday, February 24th, during the TEDC’s 2023 Legislative Conference in Austin, Texas
This is...
NEW BOARD MEMBERS APPOINTED; OFFICERS ELECTED TO PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jan 19 2023PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (January 19, 2023) — The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) Board of Directors convened its first meeting of the year on Jan. 18, elected officers, and welcomed two newly-appointed PCDC board members to the seven-member board following action by the Pflugerville City Council during two city council meetings...
Let's Make a Mega-Deal
Jan 16 2023Let's Make a Mega-Deal
How a highway transformed a small city into a boomtown.
by RON STARNER
The City of Pflugerville touts its location as “between a rock and a weird place.” That’s a clever way of saying this Central Texas city is in the...
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (November 16, 2022) — The Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce and the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) are jointly hosting a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, November 17 at 12:00 pm at 18629 Weiss Lane in Pflugerville for the Weiss Lane Business Park developed by CB Capital, an Austin-based investment and real...
Finding the Sweet Spot in Central Texas
Jul 6 2022Entrepreneurial spirit, diverse workforce fuel business success in Pflugerville
by RON STARNER
Cooking up the right mix for an effective business plan may sometimes mean following a non-traditional recipe.
Patricia Bedford did just that when she launched her Suga’s Cakery business a few years ago...
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (June 29, 2022) — The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) recognized the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) as the 2022 recipient of the TEDC Workforce Excellence Award for population category 40,001 to 100,000 at the TEDC's 2022 Mid-Year Conference on June 23rd in Corpus Christi, TX. The award...
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (May 11, 2022) — Mayor Victor Gonzales recognized the importance of local economic development professionals during the May 10th regular Pflugerville City Council meeting with a proclamation declaring May 9-13, 2022 “National Economic Development Week,” and noted the ongoing work of the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) and their...
