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2024-25 ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
Economic Development
The Economic Development Department creates a culture of community, creativity and enthusiasm by
leading efforts to attract investment in new and expanding businesses for the purpose of creating and
retaining jobs, enhancing the tax base, and improving the quality of life of the residents of Burleson.
Goals for FY 2024-2025
o Sustain and grow programs to assist the small business community
o Execute an agreement for the development of a medical provider anchoring Hooper Business
Park
o Continue working with developers for redeveloping major corridors within the community
o Expand the efforts with the ProjectU Leadership Conference for leaders in our community and
attract attendees regionally and across the state
o Strengthen our efforts to market Burleson as a tourism destination
o Execute an agreement for the redevelopment of Hill College site
o Identify and execute a plan for a new hotel/conference center
o Identify and plan for a new industrial park
Prior Year Accomplishments for FY 2023-2024
o Over $265 million in capital investment across all asset classes
o 625,000 square feet added to HighPoint Business Park
o Not for profit trade school, Craftmasters approved for 5,000 student campus and 400 employee
headquarters
o Secured third Ellison on the Plaza tenant with Twisted Sisters
o China King site razed and redeveloped with three new-to-market retailers
o Grace Mart site razed and currently under construction for six new-to-market retailers
o Project U Leadership Conference grew to host 380 attendees
o BTX Best Fest celebrated 4 years with the addition of a judge’s choice category
o BTX Buddy Christmas program grew with 15 “Buddy’s” in circulation
o Old Town programs won two awards from Texas Downtown Association
o EDC hosted “State of the Market” Chamber luncheon
o Launched Explore Burleson Facebook page
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