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degree of convenience that’s proven to be a magnet for a growing number of health care suppliers, biotech organizations, support operations, and the thousands of skilled professionals they employ. Among the many new developments choosing to call Pearland home are Pearland Town Center—a 750,000-square-foot, open-air shopping mall being developed by CBL & Associates; a Hilton conference center; a premier Class A office development; and the WaterLights District mixed-use development that will feature 42 larger-than-life statues of all the U.S. presidents. During the past seven years, Pearland has doubled its population and added millions of feet of retail space. The city’s leadership strategically managed growth with zoning and bond issues to pay for roads, parks, sewer lines, and other needs to keep up with the population surge. Last year, voters approved a $163 million bond to support new infrastructure and green space. Pearland’s growth attracts retailers that see an affluent base of shoppers in the city. Expected to have a population of nearly 96,000 in 2011 and 400,000 people within a 15-minute drive, Pearland has the coveted household demographics developers need to secure project financing. A growing community means companies have access to Pearland’s The new WaterLights District™ is a planned $600 million, 1.9-million-square-foot, next-generation urban development. diverse and plentiful workforce. With the expanding business opportunities available, the prospect of working in and enhancing their community will be a compelling incentive to many future employees. To ensure the continued growth of a well-trained populace, the City of Pearland participates in the Northern Brazoria County Educa- WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO. HEARD OF OUR WINNING TEAM? PHOTO CREDIT: GRIFFIN INTEGRATED MARKETING; GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP No, not our 2007 NBA Champion Spurs. We’re talking about our even more recognizable corporate all-stars. Some of the biggest names in business have made a fast break for the Alamo City. They seem to like a home court advantage that includes a skilled workforce of over 900,000, pro-business city government, and first-class utility and transportation systems. If this sounds like the kind of arena you’d like to play in, we still have room for you on the team. And our famous lifestyle and low cost of living? Consider those a signing bonus when you make the move. San Antonio Economic Development Foundation P.O. Box 1628, San Antonio, TX 78296 Visit www.sanantonioedf.com or ask for a free DVD. E-mail edf @sanantonioedf.com. Toll-free: 1-800-552-3333 Local: 210-226-1394 FAX: 210-223-3386 ©2008 San Antonio Economic Development Foundation #3707 at www.BusinessFacilities.com A S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S BUSINESS FACILITIES 19 http://www.sanantonioedf.com http://www.sanantonioedf.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities - August 2008

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