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La Marque Economic Development Corp. highlights new businesses, steady sales tax run amid I‑45 construction
Summary
Economic Development Director Alex Geddy told council that La Marque has seen steady residential growth and eight consecutive record years for sales tax, detailed a slate of new and upcoming businesses, and promoted local programs including Lemonade Day and small‑business training.
La Marque — Alex Geddy, director of the La Marque Economic Development Corporation, presented an update to the city council on commercial activity, marketing and workforce programs, and urged continued local support for small businesses.
Geddy told council the city has experienced roughly a 45% population increase over the last 12–13 years and credited both new development on the city’s west side and infill on the historic east side for economic growth. "We've had more than a dozen steady years of residential…
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