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Bastrop County is a Prime Location to Watch the Eclipse. Here’s Where and When to See it
Mar 17 2024On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass across the United States. Bastrop County has 99% coverage of the eclipse, making it one of the best places in Texas to see this rare event. Business owners and community leaders across the region are hosting events to watch...
Join us for an insightful virtual workshop marking #SBDCDay - a national celebration of the invaluable role Small Business Development Centers play in propelling small business success. This engaging 1-hour event will explore the "State of Small Business in Texas" through expert insights from:Al Salgado, Texas South-West SBDC Executive DirectorAdriana...
It’s Career and Technical Education month, and the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation is finding new ways to help locals further their careers. BEDC will host a roundtable discussion on February 26 at City Hall to discuss how to best help Bastrop County residents grow their education and advance their careers.Who...
Plan for Your Small Business Success in Bastrop
Feb 19 2024Owning and running a small business is incredibly time-intensive. Nothing frustrates a small business owner more than a duplication or repetition of effort. For those new to business ownership and management, writing a business plan is an excellent first step to gaining the efficiency of operation that leads to long-term...
Agnes Street expansion approved
Dec 14 2023Agnes Street will be converted from its existing two-lane design to a four-lane roadway from Seton Hospital Drive to Hwy. 304. The widening project will match the design of the road’s planned extension to Seton Hospital Drive.Construction is expected to begin soon after the final design in April and projected...
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce achieves prestigious accreditation, promotes thriving local community
Dec 12 2023Business is booming in Bastrop, and the thriving city is making history once again. The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce achieved the prestigious Accreditation with Four-Star Distinction from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for the first time in the organization’s history. With this distinction, the chamber is one of 199 accredited...
SpaceX Hiring Event on December 2, 2023
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Bastrop, TX, is a community that cares for its own. There is no time this is more apparent than the holiday season. Bastrop Economic Development Corporation would like to thank all of our small businesses and nonprofits for the joy they bring to residents and their profound effect on the...
Technical Adhesives to open facility in Texas town, spurring economic growthIn the game of economic development, location often wins out. For Technical Adhesives, a Canadian-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial adhesives, Bastrop, TX, was the ideal location for its U.S. roots.“Texas is regarded as a business-friendly state, so we decided...
BASTROP, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amazon and Bastrop ISD today announced that Amazon is funding computer science education and teacher professional development for 8 elementary schools in the district, impacting more than 6,195 students from underserved communities and groups currently underrepresented in tech, as part of...
With workforce development initiatives led by Bastrop ISD and Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, Bastrop offers workforce education for all ages and disciplines. By responding dynamically to community workforce needs, local education programs provide the skills workers need for job placement. In return, local businesses have a skilled and...