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Keller economic update: six new businesses, Open Rewards shows early gains
Summary
At the Aug. 18 meeting the Keller Economic Development Board heard an update on new business openings in July and early performance of the Open Rewards consumer-rewards pilot: six new businesses were reported and the Open Rewards program had 253 users and nearly $15,000 in tracked economic impact to date.
The Keller Economic Development Board received an economic update on Aug. 18 that reported six new business Certificate of Occupancies in July and early results from the city's Open Rewards pilot.
Hannah, a city staff member presenting the update, listed six new businesses reported for the period: Care Studio with Energy Protections (540 Keller Parkway, Suite 400); Be Well Primary Care (601 S. Main Street, Suite 200); Closet Systems (980 ? Road, Unit 320 — as listed in the staff item); Integrity Designs (8801 Davis Boulevard); Tater Top Boutique (121 Ruth Snow Drive); and J. Ruth's Keller Academy, Brazilian jujitsu (1500 N. Main Street). Hannah also noted that Grutogi Bistro planned to open at 110 Lamar Street in the space formerly occupied by 2 Brothers and that Italian Table had opened at 1520 N. Main Street.
On the Open Rewards program, Hannah reported 253 users and an estimated economic impact of nearly $15,000; the city had distributed $1,000 from its budget as part of the pilot. The program remained open through Sept. 8 for receipt submissions, and staff said receipts submitted by Sept. 30 would still qualify for cash-back payments under the program rules.
The board also heard brief status items about other openings and incentivized projects: a business named Patient had opened Aug. 8 and a prospective Lexus-related project had started building-permit activity. Staff said Restaurant Week ended Aug. 3 and that sales data from participating restaurants was still being collected.
The board did not take formal action on the economic update; it was provided for information and for board members to share with constituents and local businesses.
