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Significant Job Growth in Hays County

Mar 1, 2016

New jobs are being added across the Central Texas region with a growing number being added in Hays County. From 2014 to 2015 the size of the Hays County labor force has grown by 1,973 people. During this same period the number of unemployed people has declined by 702. This represents the creation of over 2,600 jobs in the past year, many of which can be attributed to economic growth in Hays County.

Hays County Unemployment Rate Remains Below 4% for Entire Year; Resources Available for Businesses

Feb 1, 2016

During the entire year of 2015, the unemployment rate in Hays County was below 4%. A feat that was last accomplished in 2000, when the labor force was just over 56,700 people. Currently the labor force in Hays County is just under 93,000 people, a growth of 64% over the last 15 years.

Speed Tech Lights Breaks Ground on New Facility In Buda

Feb 1, 2016

On January 25, 2016 Speed Tech Lights with their construction company, Prime Construction Company Inc. broke ground on their new facility to be located in the South Buda Business Park in Buda, Texas.

Buda Sets Calendar Year Sales Tax Revenue Record

Jan 1, 2016

During calendar year 2015, the City of Buda received $5.23 Million in Sales Tax Revenue, setting new record. Buda had never exceeded $5 Million in sales tax revenue in a calendar year before. Calendar year 2015 sales tax revenue represented an increase of 6.09% from 2014 and a 5-year increase of 61.75%.

Businesses Urged to Participate in Hays CISD Careers on Wheels Event

Jan 1, 2016

Hays CISD will hold the Inaugural Careers on Wheels Day on February 2nd from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm in the parking lot of the Performing Arts Center for all the 8th graders enrolled at Hays CISD's five middle schools. Hays CISD is looking for business partners to set up company vehicles and/or table displays to talk to students about career options so they can start on a pathway to that career when they begin high school.

Happy Holidays

Dec 1, 2015

Economic Statistics

Unemployment Rate (Hays County)

October 2015 - 3.5%

Invest in Your Community By Shopping Buda

Nov 1, 2015

In an effort to increase the amount of people shopping in Buda or buying Buda-made products the Buda EDC will be rolling out information about Buda businesses and products starting next week and going through the rest of the holiday season.

City of Buda Wins Prestigious Community of the Year Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association

Oct 1, 2015

On October 9, 2015, officials from the City of Buda attended the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association's (TxAPA) annual conference in Galveston to receive the prestigious Community of the Year Award. The officials included Mayor Todd Ruge, City Manager Kenneth Williams, Planning Director Chance Sparks and Planner Meredith Johnson.

Jardine Foods Wins Governor's Small Business Award

Sep 1, 2015

Jardine Foods was born in 1979 with a misison of bringing exceptional Texas-style recipes to food lovers everywhere. More than 30 years later, Jardine Foods is recognized world-wide for our premium, authentic, Texas-style recipes.

Buda Citizen's Academy Now Accepting Applications

Aug 1, 2015

The City of Buda invites citizens that live within the city limits of Buda to register and participate in its fall 2015 Citizens' Academy. This is your opportunity to get to know how your city government works. Registration starts on Monday, July 20th, and ends Friday, August 21st, 2015.

This is a 12 week program beginning on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at City Hall

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