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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, the century-old dim sum restaurant...Continue Reading

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 to each other all the...Continue Reading

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 and put more emphasis on...Continue Reading

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.   Continue Reading

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 involved in construction, such as...Continue Reading

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 Center is a great option...Continue Reading

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 carrying out. Businesses in the...Continue Reading

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 for clothing, shoes, bath and...Continue Reading

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 the developer works out some...Continue Reading

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 the city of Gun Barrel...Continue Reading

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 Barrel City Economic Development Corporation...Continue Reading

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 the area, but it also...Continue Reading

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 off special events year round...Continue Reading

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 all of its recreational opportunities!...Continue Reading

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 many tax advantages such as...Continue Reading

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 essential that you take the...Continue Reading

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 care for every patient. ...Continue Reading

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 rating by the Texas Education...Continue Reading

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 for anyone looking for housing...Continue Reading

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 for residents and businesses. The...Continue Reading

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 several industries including retail, healthcare,...Continue Reading

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, grants, and consulting to all...Continue Reading

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 services to the business community...Continue Reading

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 related programs, include provisions to...Continue Reading