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About EGRSO

The City of Austin has established itself as a world leader in technology, innovation, energy, music and creativity that has led to significant business expansion and overall growth.

EGRSO serves as the business development arm of Austin Energy to enhance electric revenues. To effectively support and recruit business in Austin, EGRSO has integrated a core international focus while supporting local initiatives through Cultural Arts, Music, Redevelopment/Downtown, Economic and Small Business Development.

Our aim is to create a sustainable cultural and economic environment that enhances the vitality of Austin.

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Strategic areas of cultural and economic advancement:

Economic Development: pursue economic development and facilitate international and emerging tech readiness to enhance local prosperity

Redevelopment: facilitate sustainable growth of underutilized downtown assets in partnership with the community and project developers

Small Business Development: foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity building resources

International Economic Development: promote Austin's role in the global marketplace by attracting foreign direct investment, encouraging international cultural exchange and helping Austin companies access international markets.

Cultural Arts Division: encourage a strong cultural economy through cultural development, cultural contracts, film, and public art

Music Office: serve as a resource on live music issues and implements emergent music development programs

 

Reports & Studies

2010 Workforce Analysis: Unemployed, Discouraged, Given Up (PDF)

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV - Austin Report (PDF)

The Economic Impact of the Creative Sector in Austin - 2012 Update (PDF)

Economic Impact of Austin's Food Sector (PDF)

 

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