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More Houston Companies Make INC 5000 List

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One of the City’s newest businesses, Core Mechanical, recently received a special designation. The Inc. 5000 distinguishes America’s fastest growing companies and this year Core Mechanical was #950. This is an impressive feat as there were only 113 on the list from Houston and 425 companies from Texas. Congratulations to Core Mechanical, we are glad to have you in Oak Ridge North!

To read the full article, click below:
https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/08/16/more-houston-companies-make-inc-5000-list.html

Obstacle Warrior Kids Coming to Oak Ridge North

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The City of Oak Ridge North is happy to announce the Obstacle Warrior Kids will be coming to the Oak Ridge North area in June of 2017. Obstacle Warrior Kids will be located at 27329 Spectrum Way. This will be the third location, other locations include Dallas and McKinney.

Obstacle Warrior Kids is “inspired by the hit television show American Ninja Warrior on NBC… it’s a place for kids to challenge themselves on a variety of obstacles in an indoor, climate-controlled environment.”

Be on the lookout for more information regarding the opening of Obstacle Warrior Kids in the coming months. Please check the ORN EDC website and the City’s Facebook page for up-to-date information.

Oak Ridge North space features local, international artists

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As a licensed cosmetologist with an affinity for art, Oak Ridge North resident Kellie Nedd opened South Woodlands Art Gallery and Salon Beaux Cheveux simultaneously in October.

S.W.A.G. hosts works from six artists, including three local artists as well as mixed media artist Victoria Kovalenchikova from The Netherlands.

“I’ve been an artist my whole life, and I wanted to do something for the community,” Nedd said. “I wanted local artists to be able to put their art [here]. It was perfect when we decided to open the salon.”

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Texas Academy of Dance Arts announces partnership with NobleMotion

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For immediate release:

Houston’s #1 Professional Dance Company at TADA

Texas Academy of Dance Arts announces partnership with NobleMotion

September 16, 2016 – Texas Academy of Dance Arts (TADA) is proud to announce its partnership with Noblemotion Dance, featured on the Emmy Award winning ABC TV show American Crime. NobleMotion has been named “Houston’s Best Dance Company” by the Houston Press.

NobleMotion Dance is one of Houston’s premier contemporary dance companies and has received critical acclaim for their “extraordinary athleticism” and “cutting edge” programming. The company’s season consists of three Houston productions a year and regular tours to New York City. NMD brings a fresh perspective to the Houston arts community and its mission of integrating technology with dance is unique to this region. The company has received over 30 positive local and national reviews and was described as one of Houston’s “A-list” dance companies in Dance Magazine.

“The NobleMotion team could not be more excited about our new partnership with Texas Academy of Dance Arts. We are proud to be the Resident Dance Company of TADA and look forward to a wonderful year of collaboration” says Artistic Directors of NMD, Andy Noble and Dionne Sparkman Noble.

As the Resident Dance Company of TADA, NobleMotion will provide local dance students with insight into the lives of professional dancers. Merely being in close proximity with professional dancers will in turn enhance the entire dance community in The Woodlands and surrounding areas. Students will be able to watch and learn from these elite dancers through master classes, local performances and intensives and in turn, grow in the world of dance to an entirely new level.

NobleMotion Dance strives to produce work that is emotionally daring and honest; inspires discourse and understanding amongst diverse communities; and integrates dance, theater, and technology in unique ways. Through performances, master class series, pre and post-show talk backs, residencies, conferences, and summer intensives, NobleMotion Dance shares their talent with communities locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Woodlands area is very fortunate to now have access to this amazing dance company.

Be watching for NobleMotion at Texas Academy of Dance Arts and other local performance venues. TADA is a National Award winning dance studio serving the Woodlands, Oak Ridge North, and surrounding communities. It offers a variety of children’s and adult dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, leaps/turns, drill, musical theater, Zumba and more. Free boys-only dance classes also available.

For more information on NobleMotion and TADA, please visit us online at www.noblemotiondance.com and www.dancetada.com.

Crowne Plaza Hotel and Oak Ridge North conference breaking ground!

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CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL & OAK RIDGE NORTH CONFERENCE CENTER COMING SOON

Facility to Open Fall 2017

 

Oak Ridge North, TX (July 28, 2016) – On July 27, 2015 the Oak Ridge North City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development & Reimbursement Agreement with MH 2A L.L.C d/b/a Avalon Hotel Group to construct The Crowne Plaza Hotel & Oak Ridge North Conference Center in the City’s B-2 Secondary and Highway Business District located off Interstate-45 North. On Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 10:00 AM CDT, City officials will join the developer, Avalon Hotel Group, in officially breaking ground on this public/private partnership.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel will feature a restaurant, lounge, roof terrace, video conference room, business center, endless swimming pool, fitness center and high speed internet. This will be the first Crowne Plaza hotel in the IHG system, a new build hotel, to have all the ‘Worklife’ guest rooms to serve the modern business traveler. The hotel is designed to give the guest flexibility to work, connect, restore and re-energize while being in control of their experience. The seven floor hotel development will have 154 guest rooms.

Oak Ridge North Conference Center will connect to the hotel tower and encompass 10,500 square feet.  This public/private partnership will create about 75 new jobs for the city. The hotel and conference center are part of a continuing revitalization effort along the Interstate 45 corridor in Oak Ridge North. Two complementary economic development ventures in the corridor, the iFLY Indoor Skydiving and the rebranding of the Bowlero bowling center, will provide hotel guests and conventioneers two interactive entertainment venues nearby.

“The City of Oak Ridge North is thrilled about the opportunity the partnership with Avalon Hotel Group brings to our community,” said Jim Kuykendall, Mayor of Oak Ridge North.  “This is an exciting step for the City.  This project will benefit both our residents and resident businesses.  The hotel will deliver quality full-service amenities, while the conference center will provide a local option for conferences, conventions and business meetings.”  The Avalon Hotel Group is a privately-owned real estate company that owns and operates hotels in Louisiana and Texas.  Its founding member, Aaron Patel, has over 28 years of experience in hotel development and management.  “We would like to thank the Mayor and City Council, the Oak Ridge North Economic Development Corporation Board, and City staff for their support and the opportunity to partner with them on this significant new development to benefit the community and the greater Houston area.”

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If you would like more information about this business endeavor, please contact Heather Neeley at 832-381-3227 or email [email protected]

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About Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), featuring 741,807 hotel rooms in 5,028 hotels in nearly 100 countries.  With over 400 hotels in 65 countries, IHG’s Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand is one of the largest upscale brands in the world.

Montgomery County 7th Fastest Growing in US

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According to the US Census 1-Year American Community Survey results released September 17, 2015, Montgomery County, Texas is the 7th fastest growing county in the United States. 2013 to 2014 saw Montgomery County add 19,810 residents bringing population to 518,947. For complete details visit the Houston Business Journal article HERE.

Houston’s Real Estate Deal of the Week in ORN

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Oak Ridge North is proud to welcome French manufacturer, General Transmissions to Oak Ridge North. General Transmissions manufactures the transmissions used in lawnmowers. This is their first U.S. manufacturing site. They will employ approximately 25 people in Oak Ridge North.

The property is owned by Nickson-Smalley Industrial, located in Oak Ridge North Commerce Park. The deal was brokered by Southwest Realty Advisors. Other similar properties are still available in this successful business park.

For more details visit the Houston Chronicle article HERE.

7 Reasons Businesses Should Move to Texas!

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It’s a bit cliché but true — Texas is business-friendly. But there’s more: Jobs, parks, arts, education and affordable real estate make us family-friendly too. And for businesses, the rewards run deep.

We want you here

And we’ll show you, not tell you. We have no personal income tax, a nominal corporate tax, reasonable regulations, and just this year invested billions of dollars in new infrastructure. The state not only has a balanced budget but a $10 billion “rainy day” surplus.

We make moving easy

We will compete for your business. Moving expenses can be deducted from your corporate return. The economic development infrastructure is second-to-none and here to support you before and after your move. The governor’s office and local chambers of commerce and economic development corporations work hand-in-hand to get the data you need to evaluate and then execute your move.

We are easy to get to

Both people and goods can travel to and from Texas with ease. By air, we have 26 commercial airports totaling over 200,000 flights daily. By ship, there are 624 miles of coastline with more than 20 ports — including Houston, the nation’s largest. By land, we have over 310,000 miles of public roads and plans to invest in more. By rail too, Texas has thousands of miles of railroads carrying over 400 million tons of freight annually.

A skilled workforce

I’ve had CEOs tell me our workforce made their re-location decision easy. Of course, our large and growing population gives you choices. But the state has also made a commitment to create more tier-one universities and focus on taking research to market. Skills training is also part of the re-location package. Texas invests in people.

Booming markets

During the past year, Texas added jobs in all 11 major industries. The state remains the top energy producer in the country, but the state’s economy has diversified greatly over the past two decades. We just passed California as the nation’s top exporter; Houston is a world leader in the medical community; San Antonio has become a life science and medical device leader; Dallas is headquarters to some of the largest companies in the world across myriad sectors, and Austin — AKA Silicon Hills — has become a recognized technology powerhouse.

Affordable real estate

Texas has more land mass than every state but Alaska; we’re big with lots of affordable land. From big-city living to desert ranches, you and your company will have plenty of real estate options. Affordable housing, low cost of living and no personal income tax are a few of the reasons corporate executives are not afraid to move their employees to the Lone Star State.

The people

Have you heard of “Texas-friendly?” We will smile and wave and say hello — in College Station it’s a close cousin, “howdy.” This habit can also cause confusion. Even the state’s name derived from a Native American word meaning friendship.

A friend from San Francisco said he was perplexed the first few months because people kept waving at him and he figured he was doing something wrong. Nah, it’s just Texans being Texans.

If you’re coming from the coasts, come to Texas and double your money. My bet is you’ll stay for dessert.

Craig Casselberry is the founder of Quorum Public Affairs in Austin.

Reprinted from Austin Business Journal: http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/print-edition/2015/07/31/7-reasons-businesses-should-move-to-texas.html

Home & Vehicle Sales Up in Region

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Houston realtors set a record in July, selling 9,653 single-family homes, townhomes, condos, duplexes, county homes, high rise units and lofts, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS®. More info at Greater Houston Partnership-Homes.
Houston-area auto dealers sold 35,748 vehicles in July ’15, up 17.1 percent from the 30,527 sold in July ’14. Sales in July ’15 rank as the eighth highest monthly volume on record. Year-to-date sales volumes, down as much as 10.6 percent in March, have nearly recovered from doldrums of the first quarter. More info at Greater Houston Partnership-Vehicles.

Houston Area Economy Trends Upward

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The Houston Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), a short-term leading indicator for regional production, registered 49.1 in July, up from 46.7 in June according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management-Houston (ISM-Houston).
The PMI has a possible range from zero to 100. Readings above the neutral point of 50 indicate likely growth in production over the next three to four months; readings below 50 suggest contraction. The PMI fell as low as 42.7 in April but has trended upward ever since, which suggests a slowly improving Houston economy.
Follow this link for more details from The Greater Houston Partnership.