Bastrop Economic Development Corp extends you a Texas size welcome to our official Blog covering our growing economy. Located just 22 miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport and only 35 minutes from two major Interstate Highways, IH-35 and IH-10, Bastrop is strategically located in Central Texas and the Austin, San Antonio and Houston triangle of Texas. Enjoy and feel free to offer the Bastrop EDC your feedback.
Get ready to go green! The second annual Heart of Texas Green Expo will take place June 7-9, 2013, at the Bastrop Convention Center.
The Bastrop Economic Development Corp is proud to once again sponsor this three-day event featuring a range of exhibitors and professional speakers dishing out expertise on such timely topics as alternative energy, green building, conservation, organic gardening, sustainable farming and eco-friendly ranching.
The Heart of Texas Green Expo combines formal education and practical, everyday advice on how to create a more sustainable, greener future. An array of exhibits and professional workshops are designed to help move Texas toward a culture that is both economically viable and ecologically sound.
Food, Music and Fun In addition to valuable information, the event will serve up a variety of live music, great food and fun for the kids.
Plan your trip to Bastrop today by checking out our Visitor Center’s website at VisitBastrop.com.
Thanks to Keep Bastrop County Beautiful for organizing this wonderful event.
#Signs of #progress! Follow signs to #groundbreaking for #BastropJAMCo on Wed 3:30 in Bastrop Industrial Park. #BuilditinBastrop #EconDev #Bastrop #TX #bastropEDC #JAMCo (at Banner And Signs)
Bastrop Texas recently made the list of Top Ten Small Town central Business Districts by Southern Business & Development magazine.
Nothing tops off a suitable small town location more than a great downtown. SB&D visited several outstanding Small Town South central business districts looking for downtowns that were both vibrant and exciting. They created a list of the top 10 they just loved. Click the title to see the full list.
Want more information on opportunities in Bastrop Texas? Contact the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation’s office at 512.303.9700 or visit our website at www.BastropEDC.org.
What’s your favorite part about Bastrop’s Historic Downtown? Tell us by commenting below.
Bastrop County breaks ground on a new 13,640 sq. ft. building to house the Development Services and Tax Assessor Departments.The building will also partially house the Information Technology Department.
(From Left to Right) Jeff Eubank, Scott Hobza, Brenda Jenkins, Codi Newsome, Commissioner Clara Beckett, Linda Harmon, Judge Paul Pape, Commissioner William Pina, Commissioner John Klaus, Commissioner Bubba Snowden, Ronnie Moore, Cris Ruebush.
The County is utilizing the design-build delivery method – the design team includes Broaddus & Associates as the Project Manager representing Bastrop County,SpawGlass Contractors and PGAL Architects.
The County began design work in November 2012 and the Commissioners Court accepted the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal submitted by SpawGlass Contractors on April 29, 2013. Construction is anticipated to begin on May 20th with a completion date of December 2013.
Click the title to see a slide show of photos from the day.
Eric Johnson invites you to Bastrop for a special concert benefiting the Boys & Girls club of Bastrop. EricJohnson.com/tour
