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EDC manager reports uptick in sales tax and increased outreach activity
Summary
EDC staff reported a 10% year-over-year increase in January sales tax, multiple developer meetings, rising social engagement, and attendance at local economic events.
During the manager's report, Staff member (S4) highlighted recent economic-development activity and outreach metrics, telling the board, "Overall sales tax for the month of January was up 10%, from the previous year." S4 also listed recent engagements: nine real estate and developer meetings, 10 business retention and expansion contacts, and eight pre-development meetings.
S4 described event participation including the Shirley Farms groundbreaking and the Anna ISD Career Connections Day, noting growing attendance and stronger business engagement. The staff member encouraged board members to share event flyers and social posts to increase participation for an upcoming downtown charette and other community events.
