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Successful economic development relies heavily on workforce development. In recent years, addressing the skills gap in the labor pool for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has been an urgent focus. Often efforts are targeted at post-secondary programs, but there are real benefits to focusing STEM advocacy an...

As we inch closer to spring, Bastrop, Texas, residents have even more to anticipate. Construction of the Bastrop River Loop Trail is underway!
“The river loop project was first approved by the BEDC Board in 2017, and we are thrilled to see it coming to fruition,” said Angela Ryan, Operations Manager...

AUSTIN, Texas — P. Terry's, an Austin fast-food favorite, is expanding even more, according to Austin Business Journal.
According to filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation obtained by the Austin Business Journal, the burger stand plans to open new locations in Bastrop, Cedar Park and East Austin i...

Bastrop Successes in 2021
Dec 23 2021Bastrop is Central Texas’ next frontier and this has never been more true than in 2021. Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) facilitated and incentivized a number of business relocations, expansions, and negotiations. Bastrop is perfectly situated for companies looking to expand into the Texas market because it is located jus...