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Gun Barrel City, TX Economic Development Corp
On the Shores of Opportunity
Gun Barrel City, TX Economic Development Corp
Lakefront Getaway for Dallas Weekenders & Tourists
Gun Barrel City, TX Economic Development Corp
Thriving Lakefront Community 1 Hour from DFW
Gun Barrel City, TX Economic Development Corp
Live at the Lake. Work at the Lake. Take in the Action. 1 Hour from DFW.
Build your business, grow your investment portfolio and make a home for your family in our resort city on Cedar Creek Lake. Surrounded by forest and located one hour from the DFW Metroplex, Gun Barrel City, Texas is the commercial, retail and entertainment hub of Cedar Creek Lake. A popular tourist destination, Gun Barrel has become home to a growing number of full time residents, telecommuters, and retirees wanting to live the good life. With new schools, incredible restaurants, live music, shopping and lakefront activities, it’s easy to see why people are moving to GBC.
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation is here to assist the businesses, developers and investors looking to meet the growing demand for local industry and services. We offer site selection assistance, facilitate incentives and provide hands-on support for second-stage and expanding companies. We invite you to contact us to discover why GBC is the prime community to invest in outside the Metroplex.
It’s Friday night and, judging from the dejected slump of a quartet of would-be diners outside of the legendary Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side, there are no tables to be had. Around the corner, a similar scene plays out at Nom Wah,...
One of my most satisfying, long-lasting business relationships began at a trade show organized by a new promoter. Year after year, we saw each other at the show and built an excellent relationship through good times and challenging periods. Today, we refer new business opportunities...
Companies have long evaluated new employees by college degrees and their years of experience in a field. In school, learning has long been measured by “credit hour”—the time spent in a classroom—since 1906. But as companies like Google, IBM and Accenture drop degree requirements...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Best State for Business by the nation's leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row. Read the complete article from The State of Texas Governor here. ...
There are plenty of grants available that cover the hard costs, or the direct physical costs, of construction. However, finding grants that can be allocated to cover the soft-costs of construction projects is generally much more difficult. These soft-costs are the indirect expenses that are...
Gun Barrel City, TX, has several great venues that are available to host business events! Gun Barrel City is dedicated to ensuring businesses have the opportunity and options to provide them with access to several public properties to conduct business events. The CR Legacy Event...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) is dedicated to ensuring the economic growth, development, and high quality of life for residents of Gun Barrel City. The GBCEDC is composed of members of the community who believe in this mission and are committed to...
Gun Barrel City, TX, has several shopping and dining businesses that are enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Gun Barrel City is home to charming boutiques, an array of restaurants, and retail stores for those who love to shop. Vanilla Fringe Boutique customers can shop...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation is excited to let everyone know updates are coming soon. We will post monthly to keep the City informed of where we are in the development. Currently, the plans are being reviewed by the City’s engineering firm as...
Gun Barrel City, TX, is quickly becoming a commercial hub of the Cedar Creek area and is drawing in major retail providers as a result. Several well-known, elite corporations have located stores in Gun Barrel City to benefit from this, which in turn has helped...
Businesses are flocking to Gun Barrel City due to the infrastructure that the city has to offer. Gun Barrel City has excellent broadband coverage for all businesses in the area including cable, DSL, fiber, fixed wireless, other copper wire (nonDSL), and satellite options. The Gun...
Mr. Carlos Chapa is an incredible local artist who has lived in the Cedar Creek Lake area for over 10 years. His creative talent has had a significant impact on Gun Barrel City’s local community. Not only does his work add beauty and character to...
Residents and tourists alike enjoy Gun Barrel City’s many annual events every year! Residents of Gun Barrel City enjoy the celebrations that are presented including musical entertainment, amazing food options from local vendors, and family-friendly games and activities! Fireworks are also a frequent spectacle, topping...
Gun Barrel City, TX, is located on the shores of Cedar Lake, the fourth-largest lake in Texas. This makes lakeside recreation plentiful to enjoy for residents and tourists alike! Thousands of visitors come to Gun Barrel City each year to enjoy Cedar Creek lake and...
Residents who locate in Gun Barrel City are benefiting from a lower cost of living compared to those in other major cities in Texas. Gun Barrel City residents benefit from several state and local advantages, including no property tax! The State of Texas offers residents...
One of the many parts that go into the running of a successful business is the first impression, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” is one that you will hear frequently; if you want your business to prosper, it is...
Gun Barrel City is known for its amazing healthcare system which provides excellent healthcare options to those living and visiting the city. Gun Barrel City is served by family practice doctors, pediatricians, dentists, chiropractors, and other specialty doctors, all of which provide high quality of...
Residents of Gun Barrel City, TX, benefit from many high quality of life amenities including the award-winning school district, Mabank ISD! The Mabank ISD is dedicated to providing all students with the best education. Mabank ISD has six campuses which have all attained the highest...
There are several amazing housing opportunities here in Gun Barrel City, TX, that are ideal for full-time and vacation living purposes. Gun Barrel City is located right on the shoreline of Cedar Creek Lake, the fourth-largest lake in Texas. This makes it an ideal location...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development (GBCEDC) is a community team that provides invaluable services and consultation for businesses in the area. This community team is made up of resident executives and business owners. Our goal is to continue to improve the quality of life...
Major Employers and businesses are learning that success is found in Gun Barrel City, TX! Businesses located here benefit from profitable business site availability, zero property taxes, a growing and diverse consumer market, and a talented workforce. Major employers in the area are involved in...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) provides several incentives to businesses who locate here. These incentives are meant to help the businesses grow and succeed, which in turn helps the economic success in Gun Barrel City. The GBCEDC provides incentives such as loans,...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) has launched a new website that is keeping everyone in the area informed on local business news! The GBCEDC has a mission to help this community and its businesses thrive. We accomplish this by providing information and...
Gun Barrel City, TX, has several location advantages for residents and businesses in the area! Transportation advantages give access to major Texas cities that local businesses benefit from in the area. Gun Barrel City is located just one hour from the Dallas-Fort Worth area via...
The passage of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) bolstered an unprecedented opportunity for states and cities to invest in sustainable infrastructure that was introduced in the 2021 $2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Both acts, along with a new crop of...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) has created a GIS mapping tool to map, pinpoint, and give specific information on the area talent in and around Gun Barrel City, TX. This mapping tool allows users to search within a pinpointed radius of their...
The Gun Barrel City of Economic Development (GBCEDC) has created a new in-depth and interactive online mapping tool that is now available! This mapping tool is highly comprehensive and easy to use. The mapping tool is divided into three major sections including map layers, labor...
Gun Barrel City, TX, is home to many successful area businesses. The GBCEDC’s website has an online, built in, GIS tool which allows users to view every business in the area with ease! The GBCEDC Website is Highlighting Area Businesses Users can use...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) has a new website that has compiled in-depth data on our city and its demographics. This information is free to the public and can be used for various reasons, including helping site selection for businesses looking to...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) is a corporation that provides information on Gun Barrel, this now includes our new online demographic profile for the city. This demographic profile consists of in-depth information about Gun Barrel and is free to view by any...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) has a new online community comparison tool that is perfect for comparing demographics across cities! This online tool is free to all users and is a great tool for site selectors and businesses who are looking for...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) has a new website that is highlighting Gun Barrel City’s top industries and provides in-depth information on each using our new online mapping tool! The GCBEDC has compiled information on all businesses in the area and have...
Gun Barrel City Announces lineup for the FREE and 1st annual Electronic Arts Festival Gun Barrel City Park, November 5th and 6th 2022 10-4 PM Music, Food, & Arts Festival (FREE) 6-12 AM EDM Takeover (TICKETS) Gun Barrel City, TX Featuring: RAT PACK TRIBUTE...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) now has a website that features all of the currently available sites and buildings for sale, rent, or lease in Gun Barrel City, TX. This online mapping tool is free to use and is intended to make...
The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation (GBCEDC) has new social media pages to keep residents and businesses in the area up to date on everything happening in Gun Barrel. The GBCEDC has a mission to provide as much information on Gun Barrel City, TX,...
The national news headlines in 2021 shifted dramatically, from wall-to-wall pandemic coverage to stories of extraordinary economic growth and recovery. After a dramatic downturn in 2020, the economy came roaring back with unexpected gusto — and that enthusiasm is reflected in the economic development activity...
Residents of Cedar Creek Lake are getting ready to enjoy the upcoming July Fest to be held July 30 at the Gun Barrel City Park. Historically, a firework show is displayed for attendees to enjoy but the recent disaster declaration made by Henderson County has...
Sitting atop a woman’s shoulders was the best way to keep cool for this child as the water came down July 25 during the rain dance at Gun Barrel City Park. Read full article.
From agriculture to tourism, forestry to manufacturing, rural communities bring their own specific perspectives to economic development. They are proud to promote their unique value propositions, including quality of life advantages, natural beauty, commuter options to larger urban centers but with more affordable housing and...
Proving ROI for quality of place improvements typically centers around job creation and talent attraction. Economic development organizations understand that if their community does not have the workforce, they will likely not attract new companies to their area or see expansions in their local industries...
More workers are finding themselves out of a job (or becoming worried they might soon be) as a string of high-profile companies, mostly startups and in tech, have moved to freeze hiring or even to slash workers and rescind job offers. New unemployment claims...
AUSTIN — For the eighth consecutive month, Texas broke job growth records for 2022 by adding 82,500 total nonagricultural jobs in June, and total nonagricultural employment reached 13,431,100, according to data released today by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). “Texas leads the nation once...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment has fallen to pre-pandemic levels, but that doesn’t mean the workforce is simply returning to normal. In March of 2022, a record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs, leaving 1.9 job openings for every unemployed worker...
GUN BARREL CITY, Texas — Country living, with lake access and lots of growth. It's what makes Gun Barrel City unique, along with its support for one particular presidential candidate - Willie Nelson. It's an eclectic city that brings something for everyone, and it...
GUN BARREL CITY–Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, recently named Gun Barrel City Beautification Committee a Gold Star Affiliate, a designation granted to 86 affiliates of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates. Gold Star recognition is the membership recognition highest...
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–During the April Luncheon of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (CCLACC), members heard about the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program from program President Charlene Heydinger. PACE is a proven financial tool that incentivizes Texas’ property owners to upgrade...
In Texas, Dan and Emily find a waterfront home on Cedar Creek Lake that has tons of potential but needs a lot of work. They hope their budget will be enough to give them the open floor plan and modern farmhouse look they desire, turning...
Pier 334, the Rebuild of Big Chief Landing: 60 room Boutique Hotel (55 standard rooms and 5 luxury suits) A 20,000 square foot, three-story food and entertainment Pavilion Splash Park Amphitheater and stage A Marina built on floating docks with 40 boat slips...
Profile of the Consultants Survey Respondents At least 80 percent of those responding to our 17th annual Consultants Survey work with manufacturers of durable goods, with some of these consultants also working with other manufacturers, and three quarters are working on distribution/logistics projects. Nearly half...
The challenges faced in 2020 were unlike any other confronted in our lifetime. The global pandemic wreaked havoc on our personal and professional lives and the U.S. and global economies. The Commerce Department reports that U.S. GDP declined 3.5 percent in 2020, with the...
Fine dining, lakeside restaurants and homey cafes - Gun Barrel City has it all!
Come by boat or car to enjoy live music and entertainment at our local venues.
Tom Finley Park on the island has a public boat ramp, playground, pavilion and fishing dock.
Gun Barrel City - the lakefront hub of Cedar Creek Lake.
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