The San Marcos region has found a niche as a haven for U.S. military veterans. In fact, in FY 2016, $10.4 million in Veterans Affairs benefits came into Hays County and there were nearly 14,000 veterans living in the county. As we approach the end of Military Appreciation Month, we’re taking a look at some of the ways the greater San Marcos region is working to fill that expectation.
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In the competitive world of economic development, there are some key items that companies look for when making the decision on where to relocate or expand. If you think of a company’s needs in the same vein as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, they fall along certain key items.
Infrastructure: A company needs to know that the infrastructure is there to support their operation. The roads are there; the utilities are located on-site or close by. Just like humans need physical support (food, water, air) to...
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Victor Garza, GSMP's Director of Existing Business, Talent & Entrepreneurship, is our featured team member in May! Victor is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and works with existing businesses and talent developers in the region. In his free time, Victor enjoys spending time with his wife Sadie and their daughter. They are avid campers and Spurs fans. Victor also considers himself a BBQ connoisseur.
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