Jeff Flinn, Managing Editor of the Boerne Star interviews Amy Story, President of the Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). They discuss Boerne’s growth, the role of the EDC, supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, the importance of a balanced economy, and upcoming community events like the Economic Summit. Amy shares insights on attracting new industries, supporting small businesses, and the unique qualities that make Boerne a special place to live and work

Timeline:

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Jeff Lynn and Amy Story

00:36 – Amy’s role at the EDC and the importance of managing growth

01:38 – How the EDC supports new and existing businesses

02:36 – The entrepreneurial ecosystem and Doss Greenhouse

03:10 – Retail growth and population thresholds

04:45 – Boerne’s appeal and the impact of I-10

06:00 – Balancing residential and business growth

07:00 – Surprising facts about Boerne’s business community

08:00 – The importance of small businesses

09:00 – Attracting new industries: biotech, tech, and more

10:00 – Strategic planning with the University of Texas

11:00 – Limited resources and public-private partnership

12:00 – The Economic Summit: purpose and details

13:00 – Regional collaboration with San Antonio partners

14:00 – Entrepreneur Spotlight Series: supporting local businesses

15:30 – EDC vs. Chamber of Commerce: roles explained

16:30 – What to expect from the Economic Summit

17:30 – Project timelines: from consideration to opening

19:00 – Supporting businesses after they open

20:00 – EDC success stories: OWE, Honda of Boerne, 28 Songs Brewery

22:00 – Boerne’s ongoing growth and new developments

23:30 – The importance of small businesses on Main Street

24:30 – How to get featured in the Entrepreneur Spotlight

25:30 – How to contact the EDC and get involved

27:00 – Closing remarks and upcoming community events

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