Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz
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Population
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No. 15, Fastest Growing U.S. Metros U.S. CENSUS
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College Station
$94M Aspire College Station
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$48M Sterling Northgate
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No. 6, America’s Best College Towns Livability
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49.75¢ = Property tax rate
$440 M Construction value =
2017 Snapshot
600 = Single-family permits
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College Station, Texas Single-Family Permits
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Valuation in Millions
$38M Embassy Suites
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• Brick & mortar physical locations • Growth of value retailers • Emergence of experiential retail
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2017 Key Retail Trends
College Station
• Desire for physical locations • Smaller footprints • New store formats
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Brick & Mortar
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• Repurposing existing store • Fulfillment Centers • Partnerships
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Brick & Mortar
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“70 percent of consumers say technology has made it easier than ever to take their business elsewhere.” (Salesforce)
College Station
• Dollar General 1,285 • Dollar Tree 650 • Aldi 400 • TJ Maxx 111
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2017 Growth of Value Retailers
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What
• Destination Retail • About the experience
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Experiential Retail
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Soundcloud.com/collegestation
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Jones Crossing
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Century Square
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Northgate
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Chimney Hill
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University Town Center
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Mercedes & BMW dealership
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State Highway 6
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Methodist Retirement Facility
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State Highway 6
Casa do Brazil
Angry Elephant
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Spring Creek Business Park
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College Station, Texas No. 1, Best Performing Small Texas Cities MILKEN INSTITUTE
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College Station City Manager Kelly Templin
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Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz
Providence Park
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Sales Tax Revenue
2005-18
College Station