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Grow College Station

BUILT TO GROW WITH YOU


College Station is powered by businesses that innovate, collaborate and invest in the community they call home. Your drive and dedication fuel our city’s growth and strengthen the place we’re building together. The City’s Economic Development team is committed to building an ecosystem that connects companies like yours to the tools, opportunities and support needed to succeed.

Community Profile

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3 Hours from Dallas Fort Worth, 1.5 Hours from Houston, 3 Hours from San Antonio, 2 Hours from Austin

A MARKET BUILT TO PERFORM

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

134,003

Population Estimate

2.7%

Average Growth Rate

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Available Land and Property
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Grants and Incentives
Texas A&M Campus

Target Industries
Northgate District

Network of Resources
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Our Business Partnerships

Success starts with strong partnerships. Grow College Station works alongside regional, state, and local organizations to provide businesses with the resources, expertise, and connections they need to start, expand, and thrive. Together, our partners help create an environment where companies can invest with confidence and achieve long-term success.

Our Partnerships

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Shape College Station


Every quarter, Shape College Station gives residents an opportunity to share their ideas and priorities for the future of our city. Through a simple survey, you can tell us exactly what matters most to you — from the restaurants and shops you'd like to see to the attractions, services and amenities that would make College Station feel even more like home.

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News

  • City Council approves agreements with Bass Pro Shops, Corinth Properties

    The College Station City Council on Thursday approved purchase and economic development agreements with Bass Pro Shops and Dallas-based Corinth Properties, moving forward a 28-acre destination retail and mixed-use development in South College Station's emerging Midtown district. The action comes during a strong season for College Station retail and entertainment.
    Sep 24, 2026
  • Terafab's local impact presented to the City Council (Sept. 10)

    At its Sept. 10 meeting, the College Station City Council discussed the anticipated impact of the Terafab project in Grimes County and College Station’s readiness to address associated opportunities and challenges. Chief Development Officer Michael Ostrowski’s presentation highlighted regional growth trends, development and infrastructure capacity, and housing needs.
    Sep 15, 2026
  • The real numbers behind Terafab's job promises

    If you’ve been trying to figure out exactly how many jobs Terafab will actually bring to the Brazos Valley, you’re not alone. Greater Brazos Partnership President and CEO Tom Johnson says the confusion is understandable because the numbers depend on which phase and which type of job you’re talking about.
    Sep 03, 2026
  • B-CS ranks 10% below national living cost average

    A study by the Council for Community and Economic Research and published by the Greater Brazos Partnership Sept. 1, found that the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area was 10% below the national average for living costs during the second quarter of 2026. The study surveyed the after-tax living costs of 248 urban areas nationwide, setting the national average at 100 points. 
    Sep 03, 2026

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