Abilene Industrial Foundation and Partners Receive Texas Industry Partnership Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Peters, President & CEO 325-677-7241 [email protected] Laurin Kocurek, Vice President Operations & Communications 325-677-7241 [email protected] Abilene Industrial Foundation and Partners Receive Texas Industry Partnership Grant The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded a $37,500 Texas Industry Partnership grant to Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas and their
Abilene’s Three-Legged Stool
One of the unique characteristics of Abilene that is most-often mentioned when I encounter my peers across the state is the fact that our community’s economic development effort is grounded in a public-private partnership (P3). In my years of doing economic and community development across the country, I can tell you that P3s are easier
Abilene Industrial Foundation to Host Inaugural West Texas Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
April 14, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Peters, President & CEO 325-677-7241 [email protected] Laurin Kocurek, Vice President Operations & Communications 325-677-7241 [email protected] Abilene Industrial Foundation to Host Inaugural West Texas Entrepreneurship Bootcamp The Abilene Industrial Foundation (AIF), the longstanding economic development arm of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, is pleased
Startup 2021 Checklist: 20 Things to Do Before You Start Your Business
As the world reopens, there are plenty of opportunities to launch a new business venture. Many believe the world’s economic future is bright: Positive post-pandemic momentum is building, making now a great time to consider taking your latest business idea seriously. If you have a great idea, but you’re not sure where how to get
HEB Quest for Texas Best
Your product could be on HEB shelves and you could win $25,000! Each year HEB goes on a quest, traveling across the Lone Star State in search of the best Texas-made products to be on their shelves. The submission window is Feb. 24 – April 7 at 5:00 pm. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS March 2, 2021 –
Develop Abilene Annual Report
The Annual Report for the Develop Abilene Team and the partners of the Abilene Industrial Foundation. Learn more here.
National Texas Day - Why Abilene for business?
You have all heard the saying that “everything is bigger in Texas”, but what actually makes everything in Texas better? According to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives,Texas was ranked the number one state for business. Texas proves to be worthy, noting this is the eighth consecutive time to be named the best since
AIF Staff Completes Key Training
Your Industrial Foundation team continues to expand their learning for the benefit of the business community. Just last week Brent Schroeder completed training under the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) Real Estate Development and Reuse. This is part of certified courses provided by IEDC. Brent Schroeder and Helen Usera also have also completed the Texas
ABILENE AT WORK: Tigé Boats, Peter Bosma is helping protect his coworkers — and his community.
At Tigé Boats, Peter Bosma is helping protect his coworkers — and his community. When COVID-19 caused an economic shutdown in Texas, Peter Bosma’s job changed. Suddenly, he and his team weren’t making boats — they were making people safer. “Charlie Pigeon, the owner of the company, called everybody into his office and said, ‘We’ve