Round Rock Chamber Travels to Bay Area to Promote City’s Business Climate and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

The Round Rock Chamber recently traveled to San Francisco with a delegation of city, community and education leaders to gain insights into building a robust entrepreneurship ecosystem while also showcasing Round Rock’s potential to corporate site selection professionals and companies. The delegation included the following:

• Brooks Bennett, Assistant City Manager, City of Round Rock
• Kristin Stevens, Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Round Rock
• Dr. Julie Lessiter, Vice President of Round Rock Campus, Texas State University
• Randall Tuller, Senior Vice President, Mark IV Capital
• Writ Baese, President, Hill Country Payroll and Momentum Chair
• Jordan Robinson, President & CEO, Round Rock Chamber
• Danielle Morrissey, Director of Business Attraction, Round Rock Chamber
• Adriana Nunez, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Round Rock Chamber

The Bay Area, renowned for its thriving tech sector, proved to be an ideal location for Round Rock Chamber’s fact-finding and marketing mission. The delegation sought to understand the intricacies of fostering a successful entrepreneurship ecosystem and promote the City’s business climate to site selectors and companies looking to expand. One of the key objectives of the visit was to engage with industry experts, academic institutions, and innovation centers that have played pivotal roles in establishing The Bay Area as a tech hub. By fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange, Round Rock Chamber aimed to identify best practices, potential challenges, and innovative strategies that could be applied as the city grows its startup scene.

The delegation also seized the opportunity to inform expanding companies and corporate site selection professionals about the benefits of doing business in Round Rock. Central Texas has long been an attractive destination for businesses due to its business-friendly environment, low taxes and skilled workforce. This trip allowed the delegation an opportunity to inform these companies and site selection professionals about Round Rock’s strategic mission and the benefits of doing business in the city.

The Round Rock Chamber’s strategic initiative aligns with the city’s commitment to diversifying its economy and positioning itself as a hub for innovation and technology. This trip is an example of the Chamber’s efforts to attract new business and market the city as the best place to do business in Central Texas.