Discover Sanger Quarterly
Economic Development Newsletter
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Shani Bradshaw Director
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In This Issue
Discover the latest businesses and developments arriving in the City of Sanger! Our newsletter offers a glimpse into the many exciting ventures and growth opportunities coming to our North Texas town. For more details, please contact Shani Bradshaw.
Downtown Park
Get a sneak peek into the future of Historic Downtown Sanger! The City Council has approved concept plans for the development of a downtown destination park, designed to host community gatherings and events.
Sanger by the Numbers
See the sales tax upward trend year - over - year, labor force population, and our latest housing report. To dive deeper into our local community, visit our website, here.
The 266 Express
The 266 Express is the official podcast of the City of Sanger. In this edition, you can listen to Shani Bradshaw as she talks about driving economic growth and building Sanger’s future through strategic development and networking.
Hello & Welcome
Greetings community partners, colleagues, and friends,
The Discover Sanger Quarterly, highlights the latest news and updates on economic growth and opportunity in Sanger, Texas. In this quarterly newsletter, we’ll share information on new business openings, updates on development projects, and more.
Help us spread the word on all the happenings in Sanger by forwarding this newsletter to a colleague, or friend and directing them to the SIGNUP button on the cover so they can also receive The Discover Sanger Quarterly.
It’s a great year for the City of Sanger!
Shani Bradshaw
What’s New
Now Open – The Whistle Stop Coffee & Tea Room (located in Vintage Variety – 308 Bolivar Street) This charming coffee & tea room offers a variety of tea, coffee, sandwiches, salads, and even something for the kids! They are open Tuesday-Saturday 11-4pm.
COMING
SOON
Uptown Rail Brewery –204 Bolivar Street
Renovations are almost complete and the brewery aims to open its doors for business by the end of summer! The new brewery plans to offer live music, games, and space that people can enjoy.
Papa Ds Mexican Cuisine -
311 N. 4th Street
Papa Ds is a locally owned restaurant serving authentic Tex-Mex. They will open in late September and will offer a variety of options from lunch, and dinner, to all-day breakfast.
Upcoming Events
Moonlight MarketSaturday, August 3, 2024
Old Bolivar Station Songwriter Festival Saturday, October 5, 2024
Downtown Park
City Council Approves Downtown Park Conceptual Plan
The Sanger City Council unanimously approved the conceptual plan of the new downtown park at 103 Bolivar Street during the council meeting held on July 15, 2024. The railroad theme design was presented by David Shipp of MHS Planning & Design, and the key features of the conceptual design include a 40,000 sq. ft. Depot, Pavilion, Fountain Plaza, Shade Structures, Concert Terrace, Water Tower, Railyard, and Concert Stage.
Available Properties
1660 W. Chapman Drive
• 1,200 - 4,225 SF Office/Medical Space available for lease
• 1-3 tenant spaces available
• Est $23/SF/YR
• Contact Cole Frazier w/Frazier Commercial Real Estate
• 940-556-0404
• https://www.fraziercommercial.com
I-35 Frontage
• 39.63 Acres, Zoned Industrial
• Water, Sewer, & Electric Available
• Adjacent to Walmart Distribution Center
• Contact Huntley Luna w/Henry S. Miller
• 972-386-1491
• hluna@henrysmiller.com
Labor Force Population
• Denton County: 554,556
• Cooke County: 21,518
Unemployment Rate
Housing Permits
Sales Tax Collection
Year-to-date sales tax collections continue an upward trend with an increase of 8.15% with a total of $2,457,160 over last year’s $2,271,871.
266 Express The Official Podcast of Sanger, TX
Driving Economic Growth: Shani Bradshaw on Building Sanger’s Future Through Strategic Development and Networking
Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a community’s economic landscape? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Shani Bradshaw, the Economic Development Director who turned her diverse background in marketing, social media, and community engagement into a thriving career in economic development. Learn how her initial hesitations were overcome with encouragement from a police chief and the power of a robust professional network. Shani shares her journey, the mentors who shaped her path, and the certifications that paved the way for her role today.
Discover the strategic efforts behind workforce development in Sanger as Shani details the innovative programs spearheaded by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). From collaborations with the local school district and the Texas Workforce Commission to on-site business visits addressing workforce challenges, you’ll gain insight into the crucial components that support local businesses. Shani also breaks down the unique structure of Sanger’s Type A and Type B corporations, explaining how they drive industrial and qualityof-life projects through strategic funding and marketing initiatives.
Networking is the backbone of economic development, and Shani sheds light on the importance of trade shows and major events like ICSC in Texas and Retail Live in Austin. Understand the meticulous criteria businesses evaluate before setting up shop in Sanger and gain clarity on common misconceptions about
business decisions. Finally, explore the role of the EDC in funding significant projects such as Porter Park Phase 2 and the collaborative synergy between the EDC, city, and chamber of commerce to foster a thriving business environment. Tune in to uncover the dynamic strategies propelling Sanger’s growth and the multifaceted challenges of economic development.
To find out more about what is going on in Sanger. TX, we invite you to follow and download our monthly podcast, The 266 Express. We can be found wherever you get your podcast feeds.
Want to know more about Sanger?
Follow the EDC on social media:
Sanger Economic Development
Sanger Economic Development Corp
Check our our monthly update videos on YouTube from the City Manager, John Noblitt, and our City Mayor, Thomas Muir.
August City Manager Video
July Mayor Council Recap Video
Local Business Programs
Property Enhancement Incentive Program
• All businesses in the City of Sanger are eligible.
• This program provides grants in the form of reimbursement for up to $10,000 for eligible improvements to business facades.
• Participants are eligible for up to one grant in a twelve-month period from completion of the previous grant.
• Applications are available online at www.sangertxedc.org
Talent Tuesday
Business Spotlight Videos
• All business owners and entrepreneurs in the City of Sanger are eligible to participate.
• The Sanger EDC will produce one free video within a twelve-month timeframe.
• Videos are shared with the business owner and posted on the EDC social pages.
• Business owners are encouraged to use them to promote their business.
• To have your business featured, send an email to sbradshaw@sangertexas.org.
If your company is hiring, send your job postings to sbradshaw@sangertexas.org, and we will post and promote them on our social media outlets,
