With one of the highest per capita incomes in the state, service and retail industries are needed to provide the quality of life that Kendall County citizens have come to expect.
Kendall County is a natural choice for a resort and conference center. Just 20 miles from San Antonio, Boerne provides an ideal location for corporations to hold conferences.
The EDC has been on the forefront insuring that our local economic growth is planned and not random. Without proactive planning and efforts to attract new businesses and retain local businesses we would have no idea what Boerne's future might look like. It would just occur and we would have to settle for whatever that was. The EDC's foresight assures us that Boerne will be a prosperous and desirable place for generations to come.
Chris Christianson
, KW Commercial
The EDC is a huge benefit to our company as they keep us in the fore-front of everything that is taking place in the County. The growth of business and the many ways we can work together to make the progress of our community beneficial to all of us is of great importance to everyone here in Kendall County.
Bob Davis
, SWBC Mortgage
EDC’s commitment to bringing desirable business interests into the community will only strengthen the positive growth within our County.The additional revenues generated by this growth will benefit the whole community by bringing in additional sales and taxes.EDC has been very supportive (like a partner) by providing us not only local but statewide working connections as we look forward to expanding our operations with a new facility and additional staffing. Being a member of EDC and its Kendall County Manufacturing Association meetings has given us the opportunity to openly discuss our business needs and concerns with other businesses in the area.This allows for a more uniform business attitude and understanding within the community.
Jim Colton
COO, Cold Car USA
Exposure of my business, focus on bringing business to our area, assisting in navigating when necessary through political/City/County issues. The vital part of EDC is serving as an advocate for our community with a strong focus.
Russell Noll
CCIM, CPM, Transwestern
It's a forum to stay informed on Economic Development that affects our clients and ourselves-the enrichment of life.
Denise Graves
Group Leader, The Graves Group, A Phyllis Browning Company
Economic Development is important for the survival of all types and sizes of businesses.Continued controlled growth helps build the tax base and employment opportunities for our county.While some are against growth, it is coming and with the KCEDC we can count on desirable businesses moving to our area, making Kendall County a premier place to live. Growth is a vital key for sustaining our quality of life that we all currently enjoy in Kendall County today.
Lynn Pendley
, JPC Financial
The EDC has helped us keep informed regarding the economic climate in this area and the direction the area is trying to go economically for the future.
Gary Alexander
, LRGB Lighthouse
The EDC gives us the opportunity to network with other community leaders interested in economic development of Boerne and Kendall County as well as the opportunity to meet with new business owners moving to the area.
David Phillip
CPA, Phillip, Renfroe, Rickert
A concentrated group of professional individuals focusing their strengths on a planned and controlled growth program for the region helps ensure that the proper infrastructure is in place for decades to come. We feel that through the leadership of the EDC along with it's strong membership that the Boerne/Kendall County area will continue to grow and prosper and remain a desirable location for companies to do business. The EDC has proven to be very successful at reaching out and finding high quality companies that are looking for a new home. Once these opportunities are found the EDC does a fantastic job of coordinating the effort to show a unified community that can meet their needs. With new businesses and individuals moving to Boerne/Kendall County, we have the opportunity to earn their business by building them a new custom home for their family or a custom office building for their business.
Deron Stadler
, Stadler Custom Homes
Right now, the main benefit to Coyle Engineering is that the EDC has begun to change the business climate as a whole, making the area more attractive to expand or relocate a business. The city and county development guidelines are becoming more and more consistent over time due to the awareness of how this can positively affect the development climate. A rising tide lifts all boats.
The Greater Boerne Economic Development Forum was hosted on April 18 by the City of Boerne, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce and the Kendall County EDC.
