Business View Civil Municipal June 2023

32 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 Kerrville is working to increase its attainable housing inventory, welcoming Lennar Homes, who have recently broken ground on the first residential subdivision in the city, which is attracting other developers to the area. Mayor Eychner asserts that this will be a priority moving forward, admitting, “This is probably our biggest issue right now. It seems like we can bring in the businesses, but we don’t have any place for them to stay.” As for what else the future holds, she says business attraction is key, especially finding those that align with Kerrville’s vision. “We’re not here to accept every business that might want to look at us as a possibility. We have a lot of retirees in our town, and they retire here because they love the area, they love the Hill Country, they love the tourism, they love the outdoors, they love the beauty. They don’t want things to change, but if we don’t continue to grow, it’s not good for our city. So, maintaining the status quo is important, but we are constantly looking at what we can do to improve what we’ve got.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Ken Stoepel Ford www.stoepelford.com Welcome to Ken Stoepel Ford, a family-owned automotive haven nestled in the breathtaking Texas Hill Country. Since 1966, we have proudly served our community with unwavering care and support. As the home of the legendary Ford F-150 and Super Duty, we create lasting memories and build personal connections. Join our family at www. stoepelford.com . n HCTC www.hctc.net Born as a Cooperative in February 1951 for the purpose of furnishing telephone service to rural areas of the Texas Hill Country, Hill Country Telephone Cooperative has grown and evolved into HCTC. Customers now have access to state-of-the- art services including fiber optic broadband connectivity, data warehousing, and telecommunication products. Today HCTC’s network spans over 15 counties and 3000 square miles. n Cecil Atkission Motors www.cecilmotorsgm.com n Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau www.kerrvilletexascvb.com