Economic Development, Public Communications

Podcast: Is This a Thing? (Episode 10)

By Jay Socol, Public Communications Director

In this episode of “Is This A Thing?” we share Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz’s recent presentation to the Economic Outlook Conference, which recapped market trends and successes from 2018, along with a look ahead through 2019 and into 2020.

Natalie then took a deeper dive into the city’s emerging Midtown Business Park and why that entire area of College Station is so important to the city’s future. Continue reading “Podcast: Is This a Thing? (Episode 10)”

Economic Development, Public Communications

Is This A Thing? Krispy Kreme, Lululemon and Spice World

Episode 8 of “Is This A Thing?” finds College Station Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz talking about the status of some restaurants and businesses you’ve heard about for a while, plus new trends that are showing interest in College Station, such as “entertainment uses.” Continue reading Is This A Thing? Krispy Kreme, Lululemon and Spice World

Economic Development, Public Communications

Podcast: Is This A Thing? How the At Home deal was sealed (Episode 7)

On this edition of Is This A Thing?, College Station’s Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz and Oldham Goodwin Group EVP Clint Oldham talk about how the At Home deal came about, how fragile this deal – and all eco-devo deals, to be honest – really was, and how retail attitudes are no longer cowering from The Amazon Effect. Continue reading Podcast: Is This A Thing? How the At Home deal was sealed (Episode 7)

Economic Development, Public Communications

Is This A Thing? What’s coming to CS and what’s not (Episode 6)

It’s been a long time since Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz and Public Communications Director Jay Socol talked rumors versus reality in terms of restaurants, retail, and more. This episode of “Is This a Thing?” covers a lot of ground, including flip-flop scenarios about In-N-Out Burger. Using examples of Academy and Gander Mountain, Nat also gives great insight into why vacant properties stay empty so long. Continue reading Is This A Thing? What’s coming to CS and what’s not (Episode 6)

Economic Development, Public Communications

Podcast: Is This A Thing? Dallis family’s Burger Mojo

Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz and Communications Director Jay Socol talk about a new restaurant concept coming to College Station called Burger Mojo. It’s the latest restaurant venture for the Dallis family, which is best known for Cafe Eccell and La Bodega. Continue reading Podcast: Is This A Thing? Dallis family’s Burger Mojo

Economic Development, Public Communications

Is This A Thing? What’s coming to CS and what’s not (Episode 2)

In our second episode of “Is This A Thing?,” City of College Station Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz shares the latest info on restaurants, retail and more that appear to be legitimate “things” for the city. Continue reading Is This A Thing? What’s coming to CS and what’s not (Episode 2)