The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. entered land purchase, management, and lease agreements with Marble Falls Hotel Group LLC during the EDC’s Sept. 27 meeting. The actions allow for the construction of a planned hotel and conference center. Illustration courtesy of Marble Falls EDC Legal documents to bring the Marble Falls Hotel and Conference Center closer to […]
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Can it be? The dog days of summer 2021 are upon us at last. And while plenty has changed over previous years, one thing remains constant: an overwhelming desire among many Americans to head to the water—and, just maybe, consider what it would take to own a house there. But in today’s overheated housing market, […]
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The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. checked out possible concept renderings for Phase 1B of the parks improvements plan during its Wednesday, Jan. 6, meeting.
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Over the last several months, I’ve been reluctant to share my normal updates on economic indicators for Marble Falls. The context for these updates has been turned on its head, and it seems that every statement made by every public official these days is derided by exactly 50% of the population for either politicizing the pandemic or ignoring science, even if it’s not really related to COVID. It’s exhausting and annoying.
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Why Downtown?” was a question I was often asked when the EDC started working on the creation of a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) back in 2012. I think that people underestimated Downtown’s value and wondered why we weren’t focusing our efforts elsewhere. Today, I think people have begun to recognize Downtown’s value—or, if not, at least its potential—but the questions remain about prioritization of projects. To begin my response, I will share the same quotation here that I included in a blog on the TIRZ in 2013:
Last week, I received an email from a friend asking how increases in sales tax are being used and how they can’t be used. It was a great question that deserved a proper response, and I thought I would include it here for others to see as well. Regarding the facts and figures I post, […]
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In the last day or so, there has been quite a bit of dialogue about the proposed parking garage on EDC-owned property in Downtown Marble Falls. While the focus has been squarely on the garage and concerns about losing our small-town feel, there is much more to the overall project than the garage alone. With […]
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Captain Obvious: “Wow—the grand opening of the new H-E-B in Marble Falls is a pretty big deal.” Admittedly, I knew there would be some buzz surrounding the opening of the new H-E-B, but I was not prepared for more than 2,000 reactions, comments, and shares in the first week of our Facebook video post highlighting […]
https://www.marblefallseconomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Marble-Falls-HEB.png800800lukehttps://www.marblefallseconomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/marble-falls-EDC-logo-blue.pngluke2018-02-16 15:50:582018-03-14 10:37:14Why the new H-E-B in Marble Falls Is Such a Big Deal
By just about every economic measurement, Marble Falls had a banner year in 2017. Sales tax growth was unprecedented. Hotel receipts continued on their very strong trajectory. Building permits issued by the City of Marble Falls kept pace with the growth trend established several years ago. The market value of all properties in the city surpassed a billion dollars for the first time ever. In short, Marble Falls is one of the most economically vibrant small towns in the country.
With agreements, Marble Falls hotel and conference center closer to construction
The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. entered land purchase, management, and lease agreements with Marble Falls Hotel Group LLC during the EDC’s Sept. 27 meeting. The actions allow for the construction of a planned hotel and conference center. Illustration courtesy of Marble Falls EDC Legal documents to bring the Marble Falls Hotel and Conference Center closer to […]
The 10 Most Affordable Lake Towns in America, 2021
Can it be? The dog days of summer 2021 are upon us at last. And while plenty has changed over previous years, one thing remains constant: an overwhelming desire among many Americans to head to the water—and, just maybe, consider what it would take to own a house there. But in today’s overheated housing market, […]
Marble Falls EDC forgives COVID-19 loans
Marble Falls EDC views possible concept of Lakeside Park boardwalk
The Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. checked out possible concept renderings for Phase 1B of the parks improvements plan during its Wednesday, Jan. 6, meeting.
COVID and the MF Economy
Over the last several months, I’ve been reluctant to share my normal updates on economic indicators for Marble Falls. The context for these updates has been turned on its head, and it seems that every statement made by every public official these days is derided by exactly 50% of the population for either politicizing the pandemic or ignoring science, even if it’s not really related to COVID. It’s exhausting and annoying.
Why Downtown?
Why Downtown?” was a question I was often asked when the EDC started working on the creation of a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) back in 2012. I think that people underestimated Downtown’s value and wondered why we weren’t focusing our efforts elsewhere. Today, I think people have begun to recognize Downtown’s value—or, if not, at least its potential—but the questions remain about prioritization of projects. To begin my response, I will share the same quotation here that I included in a blog on the TIRZ in 2013:
Where Does the Revenue Go?
Last week, I received an email from a friend asking how increases in sales tax are being used and how they can’t be used. It was a great question that deserved a proper response, and I thought I would include it here for others to see as well. Regarding the facts and figures I post, […]
Downtown Garage: The Rest of the Story
In the last day or so, there has been quite a bit of dialogue about the proposed parking garage on EDC-owned property in Downtown Marble Falls. While the focus has been squarely on the garage and concerns about losing our small-town feel, there is much more to the overall project than the garage alone. With […]
Why the new H-E-B in Marble Falls Is Such a Big Deal
Captain Obvious: “Wow—the grand opening of the new H-E-B in Marble Falls is a pretty big deal.” Admittedly, I knew there would be some buzz surrounding the opening of the new H-E-B, but I was not prepared for more than 2,000 reactions, comments, and shares in the first week of our Facebook video post highlighting […]
2017 Annual Economic Report
By just about every economic measurement, Marble Falls had a banner year in 2017. Sales tax growth was unprecedented. Hotel receipts continued on their very strong trajectory. Building permits issued by the City of Marble Falls kept pace with the growth trend established several years ago. The market value of all properties in the city surpassed a billion dollars for the first time ever. In short, Marble Falls is one of the most economically vibrant small towns in the country.