August News from the Hutto, TX EDC

The Austin Region's First Accredited Economic Development Organization®

August 2012

Hutto EDC

Hamburgers & Higher Education Luncheon Set for September 6th

Join us for our Quarterly Hamburgers & Higher Education Luncheon

Hamburgers & Higher Ed Luncheon Logo You are invited to join us on Thursday, September 6th for our quarterly Hamburgers and Higher Education Luncheon highlighting the progress of the East Williamson County Higher Education Center - Hutto (EWCHEC - Hutto). There will be an update on the construction of the first phase of the new Hutto campus. Also, Executive Director of the Temple College Foundation and Director of Institutional Advancement Jennifer Graham and Texas State Technical College-Waco Vice President of Institutional Advancement Carliss Hyde will be presenting on the many opportunities to support EWCHEC - Hutto and its students.

About the Hamburgers and Higher Education Luncheon

Hamburgers & Higher Ed The Hamburgers and Higher Education Luncheon is held quarterly to keep the public informed on topical matters related to EWCHEC-Hutto. It is open to the public, and its mission is to cultivate open communication between the Hutto community and EWCHEC-Hutto.

Lunch is $10 (cash or check). If you are able to join us, please RSVP to Erin Klingemann at eklingemann@huttoedc.com or by telephone at 512-759-2806 no later than noon September 5th to ensure a seat.

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September Power Breakfast to Feature Hutto ISD Officials

School Officials to address the Hutto Community

Hutto ISD Superintendent, Dr. Doug Killian, addresses the Hutto community; 2012.

The Hutto community will hear from Hutto Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Doug Killian at the September 13, 2012 Power Breakfast. Dr. Killian will be addressing Hutto ISD activities in light of the successful tax ratification election voters approved on September 1, 2012.

Like all Hutto Economic Development Corporation Power Breakfasts, this free event requires no RSVP, begins at 7:30am on the second Thursday of every month, and is held at the Hutto Holiday Inn Express. We hope to see you there.

About Power Breakfast Sponsorship Opportunities

Starting with the August 2012 Power Breakfast, the Hutto Economic Development Corporation is accepting sponsorships of its monthly Power Breakfasts. If you or your company is interested in sponsorship opportunities for this nationally award winning community event, please contact Hutto Economic Development Corporation Business Retention Director Erin Klingemann at 512.759.2806 or email her at eklingemann@huttoedc.com.

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August Power Breakfast, sponsored by Wells Fargo, Featured Third Annual Hutto Hippos Pigskin Preview

Coach Steve Hale addressed the Hutto Community

The Hutto community heard from Hutto Hippos Head Football Coach Steve Hale at the August 9, 2012 Power Breakfast for the Hutto community's third annual Pigskin Preview. Coach Hale touched on his expectations for the upcoming Hutto Hippos football season.

Hutto Economic Development Corporation August 9, 2012 Power Breakfast featuring Coach Steve Hale, head Coach of the Hutto Hippos Football Team.

For pictures from the event, click here. For a video of the featured presentation, click here, or on the image above.

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Save the Date for the Hutto EDC Annual
Year-In-Review Banquet

Annual Banquet scheduled for October 25, 2012

Mark your calendars for the Fourth Annual Hutto Economic Development Corporation Year-In-Review Banquet. This annual event will be held at Star Ranch Golf Club on October 25, 2012. Though this event is free to attend, an RSVP is required to have a seat. If you are interested in attending or being a sponsor for the event, please contact Erin Klingemann at eklingemann@huttoedc.com or call the office at 512.759.2806.

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September Second Saturday to Celebrate Music

Support local businesses and local music by attending September's Second Saturday Downtown

August 2012 Second Saturday The September 8, 2012 Second Saturday event will feature live music and crafts in Downtown Hutto. Come celebrate the free festivities from 4pm to 7pm on East Street in Downtown Hutto where vendor booths, music, and free children activities will be featured. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Construction on East Williamson County Higher Education Center-Hutto Moves Forward

Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors keeps construction on track

With an expected opening date of Fall 2013, construction on the East Williamson County Higher Education Center-Hutto is on schedule. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is keeping construction on pace and ahead of schedule. Meetings with college officials are taking place every two weeks and progress on the development can be seen from both SH130 and County Road 108.

EWCHEC-Hutto Site: August 27, 2012

EWCHEC-Hutto Construction Site: August 27, 2012

For a link to the library of construction images, click here.

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Resource Corner: Information For You

15 Social Media Tips for Small Business

Are you a small business owner using Social Media? Click here for a link to tips on how to approach social media and use it efficiently in your business.

If you would like more information on this topic or have any questions about other resources that may be available for your use, please feel free to contact Seanna Roysden at sroysden@huttoedc.com.

City of Hutto

2012-2017 Capital Improvements Plan Adopted by Council

The 2012-2017 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) was adopted by the City Council at the July 19th council meeting. The plan outlines major capital streets and drainage, water, wastewater, parks, and facilities projects. Fifty three projects were presented for consideration. Highlights of the plan include projects for expanding the City's wastewater treatment capacity as well as parks and transportation bond projects approved by the voters in 2009. The YMCA project is also included in the plan. A copy of the draft CIP can be found on the City's website.

Sustainable Places - Public Visioning Workshop

All Hutto residents are invited to attend a public visioning workshop for the Sustainable Places Project. Conversation on topics such as housing, transportation, economic development opportunities, community spirit, recreational space, and environmental considerations will help steer the comprehensive development of our community. Residents are encouraged to visit Hutto.SustainablePlacesProject.com prior to the workshop to upload photos of their favorite parts of Hutto, as well as places they'd like to see in Hutto in the future. The workshop will take place Thursday September 13 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, located at 3160 Limmer Loop in Hutto. Childcare will be available for children ages 5 and over. Contact Erika Ragsdale at erika.ragsdale@huttotx.gov or 759-5960 with any questions.

Hutto Competing for $100,000 Grant in Nationwide Challenge

that Launches Local Recycling Rewards Program

Hutto joins more than 300 communities across the U.S. and the U.K. that have implemented Recyclebank to help increase recycling rates through incentives and reward residents with deals on everyday household and grocery items. In addition to significant environmental benefits, increased recycling also has a positive impact on municipal finances through disposal cost savings and revenues from the sale of recyclables.

To participate, Hutto residents need to sign up for a free Recyclebank account and report their recycling activity. Residents can visit www.recyclebank.com/greenchoices and follow the prompts to get started. Once a Recyclebank member, residents can report their recycling efforts each week to earn points by simply reporting their recycling efforts on the Recyclebank website. Residents can also use the Recyclebank smartphone app for their iPhone and Android devices to report their recycling, check their Recyclebank Points balance and discover eligible reward offers. In order for a resident's recycling activity to count towards the Challenge, residents must report their recycling efforts at least once a month. A leader board at www.recyclebank.com/greenchoices will track progress each month, and the winning community will be announced in January 2013.

Let's Move Hutto Health Fair Scheduled for September 15th

Join the City of Hutto, community leaders, and the Hutto Lions Club at the first ever "Let's Move" Hutto Health Fair. This free event will feature free information, health screenings, demonstrations, immunizations, and door prizes! So join the Hutto community on September 15, 2012 from 1-4pm at the Hutto High School Cafeteria. For a link to the flier, click here.

Community Demographic Information

To view the current Economic Profile for the Round Rock-Austin MSA,

click here.

To view the current economic profile for the Rural Capital Area
Workforce Development Area, click here.

Type A Economic Development Sales Tax Allocation
Fiscal Year	July	Aug.	Cumulative Total
1997/98	$2,528.11	$5,654.13	$40,417.02
1998/99	$1,953.14	$3,070.44	$32,045.20
1999/00	$3,337.79	$4,041.08	$35,093.61
2000/01	$6,008.74	$6,099.93	$50,940.93
2001/02	$4,319.54	$6,965.84	$58,299.83
2002/03	$6,368.12	$5,699.42	$73,572.84
2003/04	$6,479.97	$10,607.65	$98,841.25
2004/05	$19,737.44	$25,904.94	$216,990.28
2005/06	$33,533.01	$37,512.93	$336,629.05
2006/07	$33,214.51	$40,950.03	$376,036.41
2007/08	$38,861.78	$48,244.00	$481,309.64
2008/09	$37,555.91	$49,063.71	$495,826.74
2009/10	$39,973.43	$52,974.30	$467,917.40
2010/11	$38,097.78	$54,541.70	$509,128.41
2011/12	$46,245.62	$60,228.06	$531,135.28*
*Cumulative Fiscal year-to-date Data Figure

Single Family Building Permit Requests by Month
Month	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009		2010	2011	2012
January	63	93	71	64	18	20		23	10
February	51	70	49	49	15	6		11	28
March	56	101	84	47	14	6		22	9
April	67	91	75	46	48	6		24	15
May	53	66	37	29	22	36		12	12
June	58	68	44	22	29	17		8	17
July	61	56	34	32	39	6		20	15
August	78	70	25	41	22	11		17	21
September	67	66	24	28	24	7		10
October	65	58	51	5	19	7		5
November	49	37	60	9	6	17		26
December	46	46	7	12	7	15		9