Retention/Expansion
Total Number of New Prospect Files Opened in 2009: 5
Current Active Prospects: 15
Potential Capital Investment from Prospects: 80.5mil. Potential New Jobs from Prospects: 581
Local Company Visits by Staff in 2009: 170
Expected Number of Annual Visits: 150
Business Recognition Luncheons in 2009: 4
Company Assistance Provided in 2009: 50
For more information contact: Joe Cisneros | Attraction/Recruitment
Total Number of New Prospect Files in 2009: 28
Current Active Prospects in 2009: 60
Potential Capital Investment from Prospects: $1.318 bil. Potential Jobs from Prospects: 4,031
CCREDC-Hosted Prospect Visits in 2009: 38
Companies Making Multiple Visits in 2009: 17
Visits to Prospect Sites/Headquarters (YTD): 4
For more information contact: J.J. Johnston
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Former Dell Execs Looking to Invest in Breakaway Ideas
At a time when funding for startups is tight, an Austin venture firm led by former Dell Inc. senior executives is looking for deals.
Daylight Partners, founded 20 months ago by Dell veteran Ro Parra, has made seven investments — six of them in Austin companies — and is in the process of closing two more.
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City Moves Forward on Water Pipeline
The City Council voted July 28 to ask the Texas Water Development Board for an $8 million loan to design and permit a pipeline. Payments can be deferred and the loan will not accrue interest for up to 10 years, though it must be paid back within 20.
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Marine Science Institute Groundbreaking in Port Aransas
(Port Aransas) - Officials have broken ground for a new building at The University of Texas at Austin's Marine Science Institute. The 35,000-sf building will be connected to the existing facilities at 750 Channel View Drive.
The $20 million building, which is to be constructed over the next 18 months, will be the headquarters of the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve.
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Corpus Christi International $3M Facility Construction
Ground has been broken on a new $3 million Airfield Equipment and Maintenance Facility that will provide a mechanics workshop, a grease pit and space to store the sweeper, a backhoe, bat wing mowers, forklifts and tillers at Corpus Christi International Airport.
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New CCREDC Investors and Investor Renewals
The CCREDC wants to thank the following for either renewing their investment or joining the CCREDC:
| San Patricio EDC |
Wells Fargo Bank |
City of Taft
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Adame Realty |
Port of Corpus Christi
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Nueces County |
Sterling Personnel, Inc.
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Direct Energy |
| City of Corpus Christi |
Allison Flooring America |
| Corrigan Benefits |
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