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The local chapter launched in 2019, and its list of former presidents features a who’s who of Austin commercial real estate pros. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

National CRE association rebrands, local chapter plots regional push

The National Association for Industrial and Office Parks is rebranding, and its local Central Texas chapter will be increasing its focus on regional growth.

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The fight continues to heat up. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

State senator to challenge San Marcos data center ban, says city lacks legal authority

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt said the city’s zoning amendment conflicts with state law.

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Move over major Texas metros, the might of Austin's economy is highlighted in this report. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Austin bolstering its semiconductor ecosystem with bulk of state TSIF grants

Texas awarded $458.9 million in semiconductor grants, with Austin capturing 78% of funding to support chipmakers, suppliers and workforce development.

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Austin's second downtown continues to rake in companies. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Austin tech company signs lease for new HQ near The Domain

Talroo Inc. has inked a nearly 10,000-square-foot lease at One Uptown, officials said. The 348,000-square-foot office building — which is also home to Nvidia Corp. (Nasdaq: NVDA) — is a big part of...

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IKEA’s two-year stint at The Domain is coming to an end. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

IKEA to close its store at The Domain

Scandinavian home furnishing retailer IKEA announced it will close its plan-and-order point store this summer at Simon Property Group's The Domain.

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The fight continues to heat up. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

State senator to challenge San Marcos data center ban, says city lacks legal authority

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt said the city’s zoning amendment conflicts with state law.

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Austin has been on one of its longest streaks of near-full retail occupancy. Even with some headwinds in the market, the outlook seems favorable. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Austin's retail market has a cautiously optimistic outlook

The Austin metro continues to pave the way for more retail through new projects and vacant space. Austin’s retail real estate is holding onto its approximately 97% occupancy rate, making it one of...

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Elon Musk has more gargantuan building plans for this part of Texas. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

SpaceX to rocket up list of largest local employers

Elon Musk, SpaceX and Tesla are having a huge impact on the Austin economy.

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North Austin: This is where robots get educated to take human jobs. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Apptronik opens big robot training ground in Austin

Inside the facility as big as a Walmart, robots learn how to do human things — pick up boxes, walk across a crowded room, fulfill orders.

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An Austin startup launched by the son of Michael Dell is launching in Illinois. Learn more here. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Base Power brings its home battery systems to Illinois

Base Power, the Austin unicorn, expands its battery systems to eight Illinois communities as electricity costs rise.

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The developers behind Wolf Ranch are making headway on a massive Lockhart community. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Developers share details for 1,105-acre Lockhart neighborhood

Hillwood Communities' vision for its 1,105-acre Lockhart neighborhood is coming into focus. Representatives laid out plans for a large swath of homes and amenities for the more-than 2,600-home Harken...

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Another company is dipping into Austin's real estate market. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Developer to start soon on multifamily project at Pearson Ranch

JPI has officially stamped its name on part of the Pearson Ranch footprint. The Dallas-based multifamily developer recently closed on 9.32 acres in the development northwest of Austin, laying the...

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The "dog's head" is a prized piece of Austin. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Austin mayor, other officials seek affordable housing money from Dog's Head development

Some Austin leaders are making early proposals for what the city would like to see in the development of the Dog's Head. They call for protecting parts of the Colorado River and setting funds aside...

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What say you? Should Texas crack down on new data centers? bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on June 30.

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These women are Austin influencers. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Austin pros in the running for Women in Business Awards

Dozens of Central Texans are in the running for this year's Women in Business Awards.

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The grocer snagged 44 acres near a site where a Buc-ee's is going up now. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

H-E-B says 'no plans' for fourth San Marcos store despite land buy

San Antonio-based H-E-B LP has purchased 44 acres of land in San Marcos – but officials threw cold water on whether a fourth store in the city is imminent.

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A 253-acre mixed-use project is incoming near Marble Falls. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Marble Falls mixed-use development lands $28.2M development loan

Rockspring is ready to turn more dirt in Marble Falls. A $28.2 million development loan is officially inked for the Houston-based real estate investment and development firm's 253-acre mixed-use...

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The first-year numbers aren’t eye-popping, but long-term demand for infrastructure workers is still expected to be strong. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Austin Infrastructure Academy helps more than 1,500 locals find careers in first year

The Austin Infrastructure Academy was created due to an expectation the region would need to add tens of thousands of new jobs in the years ahead. After AIA's first year, the massive demand for jobs...

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The development team behind Austin Surf Club is taking creative steps to resume the halted project. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

Austin Surf Club liens pile up as developer takes steps to generate $171M for infrastructure costs

Austin Surf Club faces $11.6 million in new construction liens as Kelly Slater's development team near Austin airport seeks to restart the stalled project.

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How much local control do Texans have? The limits are being tested. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…

San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control

San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to stop the data center boom and setting a precedent for other municipalities to...

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