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TOGETHER - SHAPING THE FUTURE.
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The vision of the Hutto Economic Development Corporation is to foster an environment that facilitates meaningful employment and diversified capital investment resulting in Hutto being a desirable and profitable business location.
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Upcoming events
June 13, 2013 - 7:30am
June Power Breakfast
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Development Corporation
Board of Directors
Scott Heselmeyer
Vice-Chairman
Garry Guthrie
Treasurer Anne Cano
Secretary
Doug Fell
Cary Rabb
Kara Pinnelli
Hutto Economic
Development Corporation
Staff
Business Retention Director
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Greetings, Everyone:
Since this is my first newsletter, I want to convey my sincere appreciation to the City, EDC Board and community for entrusting me with the EDC President position-I am truly honored and look forward to working with you all. I also want to thank you for the warm reception that I have received-it is evident that Hutto is a unique place and blessed with strong leaders and a sense of community. My family and I are so fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful place.
As your new President, I can assure you the EDC will continue to build upon what has been accomplished and work to: aggressively pursue new businesses and development; work closely existing businesses; and build unique partnerships with key stakeholders and allies. A strong foundation has been built and we will continue to capitalize on this momentum and market Hutto at every opportunity. With the new EWCHEC building nearing completion and other projects underway, there is truly something special happening in our community.
I look forward to meeting you all and helping make Hutto an even better place to live, work, and play.
Regards,
Joey Grisham
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NEW PRESIDENT/CEO COMES JOINS THE HUTTO TEAM
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Joey Grisham named to top position for local economic development organization
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The Hutto Economic Development Corporation has named its new President/CEO. Joey Grisham assumed his new position as lead staff position on Tuesday, May 28.
The Hutto EDC staff and Board of Directors are happy to have Grisham on board and are looking forward to developing plans for the future of the Hutto community.On Thursday, May 30, 2013, a welcome reception was held for Joey to welcome him to members throughout the Hutto community.
For more pictures from the event, click here.
About Grisham
Grisham has 12 years of community and economic development experience. His most recent position was as Director of Lake Granbury Area EDC in Granbury, Texas. Prior to that, he held similar roles in Keller, Texas; Tupelo, Mississippi; and Marion County, Mississippi.
As an independent consultant, Grisham has worked on economic development consulting projects in Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and several cities in Texas. He also successfully marketed several communities for new business recruitment, retention, and expansion of existing businesses. Grisham has also served as a retail/economic development consultant for a national consulting firm.
The husband and father of two obtained a M.S. in economic development from the University of Southern Mississippi, a M.A. in political science from the University of Memphis, and a B.A. from the University of Mississippi.
Grisham is also a member of Texas Economic Development Council, Southern Economic Development Council, International Economic Development Council, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.
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New Hutto EDC President to address the Hutto Community
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 The Hutto community will hear from new Hutto EDC President/CEO Joey Grisham at the June 13, 2013 Power Breakfast. Grisham will be taking the opportunity to introduce himself to the community throughout the Hutto area and Williamson County, as well as talk about his future vision for Hutto. This event will be held at 7:30am at the Holiday Inn Express in Hutto. Like all Hutto EDC Power Breakfasts, this is a free event open to the public and requires no RSVP to attend.
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Williamson County Chief Appraiser address the Hutto Community
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 The Hutto community heard from the Williamson Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford at the May 9, 2013 Power Breakfast. Lankford addressed the Hutto community regarding current appraisal trends throughout the Hutto area and Williamson County, current property valuations, WCAD operational efforts, and talking about where he sees these trends going. For a video of the event, click here, or click on the image below.
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Hutto Economic Development Corporation May 9, 2013 Power Breakfast:
Alvin Lankford, WCAD
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For more pictures from the event, click here.
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EAST WILLIAMSON COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors continue to
keep construction on track
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Construction on the East Williamson County Higher Education Center-Hutto is on schedule with an expected opening date of Fall 2013. 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 Aerial: May 18, 2013
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City Council Members Were Sworn In at the City Council Special Session held on May 23, 2013
The City of Hutto was able to cancel its May 11, 2013, General Election pursuant to §2.053 of the Texas Election Code. All candidates that filed for a place on the ballot were running unopposed and Texas . . . [continued]
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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.
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Type A Economic Development Sales Tax Allocation
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Fiscal Year
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April
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May
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Cumulative
Total
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1997/98
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$1,124.52
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$4,708.08
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$40,417.02
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1998/99
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$1,380.71
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$2,656.78
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$32,045.20
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1999/00
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$3,719.04
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$3,890.78
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$35,093.61
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2000/01
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$4,346.71
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$3,017.39
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$50,940.93
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2001/02
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$4,127.65
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$6,470.99
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$58,299.83
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2002/03
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$4,284.53
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$8,043.02
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$73,572.84
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2003/04
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$5,203.96
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$10,416.63
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$98,841.25
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2004/05
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$12,700.25
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$24,661.05
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$216,990.28
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2005/06
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$20,865.44
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$30,865.78
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$336,629.05
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2006/07
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$26,069.31
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$39,226.88
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$376,036.41
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2007/08
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$28,878.89
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$47,942.38
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$481,309.64
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2008/09
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$33,722.39
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$50,393.59
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$495,826.74
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2009/10
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$30,156.44
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$44,811.09
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$467,917.40
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2010/11
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$33,488.22
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$59,422.06
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$509,128.41
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2011/12
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$39,045.30
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$62,609.24
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$580,957.66
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2012/13
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$46,042.35
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$63,027.26
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$403,660.66*
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*Cumulative Fiscal year-to-date Data Figure
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Single Family Building Permits Issued by Month
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Month
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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January
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63
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93
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71
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64
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18
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20
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23
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10
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11
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February
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51
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70
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49
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49
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15
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6
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11
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28
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53
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March
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56
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101
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84
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47
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14
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6
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22
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9
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65
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April
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67
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91
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75
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46
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48
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6
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24
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15
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32
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May
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53
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66
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37
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29
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22
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36
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12
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12
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June
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58
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68
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44
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22
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29
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17
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8
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17
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July
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61
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56
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34
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32
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39
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6
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20
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15
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August
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78
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70
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25
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41
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22
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11
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17
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21
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September
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67
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66
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24
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28
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24
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7
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10
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18
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October
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65
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58
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51
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5
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19
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7
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5
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19
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November
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49
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37
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60
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9
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6
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17
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26
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25
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December
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46
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46
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7
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12
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7
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15
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9
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13
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April 2013 Unemployment Rates
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Area
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April '12
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Mar. '13
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April '13
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Austin/Round Rock MSA
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5.6%
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5.3%
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5.1%
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Texas
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6.5%
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6.3%
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6.1%
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National
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7.7%
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7.6%
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7.1%
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