Economic Development, Public Communications

All Up In Your Business: Hot market is filling vacant properties

College Station is once again a hot market for retailers looking to establish a location. In this episode of the All Up In Your Business podcast, Communications Director Jay Socol and Economic Development Manager Aubrey Nettles talk about the vacancies where they’re seeing the most interest, some confirmed (and nearly confirmed) successes, and even the context behind some chronically vacant properties that many in College Station wonder about. He even asked her about Pappadeaux. Continue reading All Up In Your Business: Hot market is filling vacant properties

Economic Development, Public Communications, Tourism

Treat your taste buds at Dine Around Century Square on May 15

College Station’s Century Square is more than a lively entertainment district – it’s also a veritable foodie paradise with unique restaurants that delight even the most finicky taste buds. If you haven’t explored the district, make plans to attend the Dine Around Century Square event on May 15. Continue reading Treat your taste buds at Dine Around Century Square on May 15

Economic Development, Public Communications

All Up In Your Business Podcast: What you should know about Costco

Earlier this week, we dropped a podcast episode that reviewed what’s new in, and what’s coming to, College Station. We teased an announcement that was expected later in the month — a development on 19 acres of city-owned land in College Station’s Midtown. Turns out later in the month is now: Costco Wholesale has filed a site plan for that location. Continue reading All Up In Your Business Podcast: What you should know about Costco

Economic Development, Public Communications

All Up In Your Business Podcast: We’re getting a what?

Our first podcast episode of 2021 covers a lot. So much, in fact, that we ditched the studio and did an actual tour of some of the fastest-growing areas of College Station to talk about what’s new and what’s coming. Continue reading All Up In Your Business Podcast: We’re getting a what?

Economic Development, Public Communications

Everybody wins with Heart of Aggieland Visitor’s Pass

With nearly 100,000 people visiting College Station each year for sports tournaments, conventions, and meetings, the city’s reputation for friendliness and hospitality continues to grow. That’s why we created the Heart of Aggieland Visitor’s Pass Program exclusively for events booked through our Tourism Department. Continue reading Everybody wins with Heart of Aggieland Visitor’s Pass

Community Development, Public Communications

Recycling old tires beats illegal dumping every time

Old, abandoned tires are a common sight along roadways, vacant lots, and various other places. What can you do with your scrap tires? The best options are recycling and reusing — and it beats getting a citation from Code Enforcement. Continue reading Recycling old tires beats illegal dumping every time