Business View Civil Municipal June 2023

29 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 KERRVI LLE , TE XAS a major employer and contributor to both the economy and community of Kerrville, servicing the city and region. James Avery Jewelry also holds a special place in Kerrville, attracting tourism and representing the entrepreneurial spirit of the city. Supporting these valued existing businesses and expanding and retaining a local workforce are other areas of focus for the KEDC. “That is something that we have also taken as part of our charge at the KEDC,” says Bock. “We work with all of our major employers and small businesses for their needs. We conduct and host roundtable discussions where we bring in all of our CEOs and owners and get their needs and the challenges that they face within the community, and we offer solutions to them, based on our channels with the state of Texas, and our other economic development partners. We also look to anyone within our community that is looking to do an expansion, to assist them in any way that we can.” Just as the Guadalupe crafts its path through our town, we invite you to craft your own experience here in Kerrville, Texas. We’re the home to several of Texas’ favorite businesses, like James Avery and H.E.B. Whether you’re looking to buy a handcrafted belt buckle from Clint Orms or are looking to continue your entrepreneurial spirit in a new home, Kerrville is a great place to visit or build a business. KERRVILLE CRAFTED .COM CRAFT YOUR OWN PATH