General Manager's Note - April, 2008

General Manager's Note - April, 2008

Written by Sara Aleman Thursday, 03 April 2008

I don’t know about you, but my husband, Forrest, and I have spring fever. We’ve been to local nurseries and are even growing a vegetable garden in our backyard. We enjoy cooking so much that I anticipate our family will also check out the produce of other local gardeners and farmers at the new and improved farmers markets in Pflugerville and Round Rock.

Growth is important in more places than just our backyard. Since Community Impact Newspaper began two and a half years ago, retail has rapidly moved into both cities. It is remarkable to read from our story on the local economy that developers coming to Round Rock are now pursuing more unique shops since we have already attracted several big box retailers.

Pflugerville is just beginning to see the fruits of its labor in attracting retail and now the importance of simple access to the retail centers is a top concern. I eagerly anticipate what will happen between TxDOT and the city of Pflugerville in regard to Pflugerville Parkway, a road that could be instrumental for retail growth.

It is a great feeling to be living in a place that is still exploring new growth opportunities and supporting the local economy well in comparison to other areas around the nation. Maybe an ample harvest is around the corner.

Sara Aleman, General Manager, sara@impactnews.com