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"The City is booming and opportunity for business attraction is everywhere," Gus Garcia says.
"Economic development is a team sport, and I can't wait to meet my new team."
Garcia has been named the new economic development director for Arlington, Texas, the nation's 50th largest city, the Fort Worth Report reports.
"We are adding an accomplished and broadly experienced economic development professional to our team," says Arlington City Manager Trey Yelverton.
"Gus' experience in both economic development and local government will help us advance our strategic goals of transformational redevelopment and high-impact community development in a globally connected economy."
Garcia has 15 years of experience as a municipal executive leader.
He comes to Arlington from the City of Duncanville, where he served first as director of development, followed by managing director of development services.
Garcia's prior professional work includes real estate development and management in the healthcare industry, executive director of Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, and consulting with NELTEX Sports & Development.
"I'm excited and ready to get to work in The American Dream City," Garcia says.
Arlington's previous economic development manager, Bruce Payne, recently retired after a 35-year career that included nearly 20 years with the city.
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Haril Kazindra and wife Andrea are the co-founders of Musana, a community development NGO that runs 19 social enterprises across Uganda.Musana has offices in Denver and London and employs 700 staff,...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
All In Kosciusko exists to promote and accelerate the economic and community development already happening across the county.Concerns about economic diversification, talent retention and quality of...more
The Bill Gatton Foundation supports K-12 and higher education, health, and community development in Kentucky, Upper East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.Large education grants include $13.5 million...more
Local organizations win $9 million for new affordable housing, social services.Connecticut's Community Investment Fund grants come amid a deluge of cuts to federal funding.The fund was established in...more
Foundation: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has proudly supported Bread & Broth for the past 10 years.In 2024, the Community Foundation was able to introduce the mission of Bread and Broth to a donor who is...more
Foundation: Latino Community Foundation
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada.NewsBreak: Latino Community Foundation awards $3,000,000 in grants across California andNevada.Newsbreak: $1.5 million...more
Alejandro Betancourt Lopez rejects traditional corporate social responsibility models that separate business operations from community impact.Rather than limiting community engagement to corporate...more
Thoughtful giving isn't just about making a donation, it's about creating meaningful impact.Community foundations exist to connect generosity with need, ensuring that charitable giving is both...more
Kareem Thomas most recently served as Chief Credit and Lending Administration Officer at Reinvestment Fund.Bhavani Daryanani has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, bringing deep...more
SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy.The SECU Foundation promotes local community development in North...more
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