Opportunities don’t just grow here; communities like New Braunfels are unique; cultivated by old world German heritage mixed with industry-diversified businesses strong in the manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and distribution, and aviation sectors; balanced by an affordable quality of life. Outpacing the area’s average, New Braunfels has grown 25% in the last five years and has access to a growing 400,000+ affordable, well-trained labor force and 10 colleges and universities within a 30-minute commute. Complimented with a pro-business leadership attitude, generous incentives, low tax burden and easy accessibility to IH-35 and IH-10, it’s no wonder companies such as Ashley Furniture, HD Supply and Leisure Pools have relocated to the area in the past few years. Over 300 days of sunshine a year and nearby rivers, lake, Schlitterbahn - American’s #1 Waterpark and 500+ acres of outdoor recreation make New Braunfels a desirable destination for work – or fun, year round. Build NB is a non-profit umbrella organization that serves in a public/private partnership involving the City via their 4B Board, the Greater New Braunfels Economic Development Foundation and The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. Our role is to provide a confidential, single point of contact and offer corporate support for businesses looking to create new jobs in the area; either by relocating new businesses or helping existing ones expand. Our services include: · Regional Demographic and Socioeconomic data · Site Selection information through our New Braunfels Prospector program. · Area overview and windshield tours · Assistance in obtaining local and state incentives · Introductions/testimonials with industry professionals
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Recent Relocations/Expansions· Comal County Commissioners have struck a deal with engine manufacturing company Caterpillar to provide financial incentives for a new parts manufacturing plant that will be relocating from Central Mexico to Schertz, but within the Comal County limits. The tax abatement agreement covers the first 8 years of the plant’s operations, and Phase 1 alone would create 60 new jobs, with 3 more planned phases of operation.
· In October 2010, TXI - Texas Industries, announced their plans to resume the expansion of their Hunter Cement Plant in New Braunfels. When complete, the expansion will top the 350-million dollar mark. It will also increase their cement-making capacity from 900-thousand tons to 2.3-million tons a year. And when they’re done, another 30 to 40 workers will have to be hired to help them handle that increased capacity. Work on that project is about 85% complete.
· In October 2010, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels opened an advanced wound care center. Christus will use the center to provide advanced treatment for diabetes and chronic wounds. This center along with a new cardiac center and dialysis center brings over $20 million in new medical investment into the New Braunfels community.
· In September 2010, New Braunfels, Schertz and Seguin economic development groups are set to merge some areas of their economic development activities and market themselves as the regional 10/35 Economic Development Alliance to site selectors and prospects.
Six local companies exanded in 2009 in New Braunfels - Detex Corporation, Ashley Furniture and Miner Corporation bought companies, Symons Corporation and The Scooter Store both received incentives for expansion and AutoGas was bought by another company, but the Research and Development Department remains in New Braunfels and is growing.
- Schobels, a third-generation family owned restaurant opened its doors this October. The 10,000 square foot building is located off IH-35 and FM 725 and employs approximately 25 employees.
- August was move-in month for The SCOOTER STORE employees to Comal Plaza on Business Hwy. 81. The 3.8 million dollar incentive package is helping the company officials to upgrade their existing infrastructure at their main campus off Loop 337 and Independence Drive as well as to employ up to 500 more employees, paying 25% above the average county wage. The company is now the largest private employer in Comal County.
- Ashley Furniture HomeStores had expanded their new call center. The center is adding forty jobs in response to the company’s acquisition of six former Finger Furniture Stores in the greater Houston area. New Braunfels-based Hill Country Furniture Partners now have fourteen Ashley Stores in all and is in negotiations to open three more stores in the Houston area within the next year.
- The River Village Courtyard by Marriott project opened up to packed crowds. The 125-room hotel features a waterfront view and a 4,000 sq foot meeting space. The addition of this hotel and 5 others mark an increase of 600+ new rooms, the largest increase of hotel rooms in 20 years.
- Leisure Pools – After seven years in San Antonio, the fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer chose New Braunfels as the place to build its 75,000 sq ft. manufacturing facility and expected to employ 50 people. Completion of phase I is expected to end in November 2008 with Phase II completion to be in 2010.
- EH Systems - Announced expansion in 2008, and relocated a 70,000 sq foot operation to 103,000 sq foot operation making SIP Panels. They added 3 new lines producing roof panels, steel studs, 24’ wall panels. The expansion required nearly $5 million investment in equipment and added 32 new jobs. In addition, EH Systems received training grant from NBIDC.
- Ashley Furniture - In November 2008, Ashley Furniture Store announced plans to expand its current warehouse facility to the tune of 28 million, adding 120 jobs
- Creekside –414 acres, Target is the anchor store of phase 1, 250 million cost of construction over $26 million in public drainage and road improvements completed, part of a tax increment reinvestment zone. Super target opened in July 2008, followed by JC Penney’s, Famous Footwear, Maurice’s and Best Buy.
- Center for Entreprenuership – A New Braunfels Incubator project, designed to teach skills to help prospective businesses get off the ground and be successful. Build NB provided $180,000 to initially fund the project. It is geared toward the culinary arts, designed to accommodate budding entrepreneurs from a variety of different fields.
- TownCreek –Mixed used development, in Phase I. Construction underway for up to 600 homes.
- Gulf States LTAC – Long Term Acute Care Hospital, 40 beds providing post-hospital care, $15 million cost of construction.
- River Village Courtyard by Marriott – broke ground in late 2008 and opened in July 2009. The 125 room hotel development features an outdoor deck with a Guadalupe river view, upscale restaurant and a 4,000 sq feet meeting room and conference space.
- Sundance Inn Health Center – Provides individualized medical rehabilitation. Developed by TriSun.
- Sam’s Distribution Center – Warehouse space for Sam’s club opened in early 2008 and will be providing up to 60 jobs. The distribution center is one of 3 in Texas.
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