Cedar Park is becoming one of Texas’ most dynamic tech-driven cities — and Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin shares how thoughtful leadership, global mindset, and long-term planning are fueling that transformation.
Learn how companies like Firefly, Element USA, and international entrepreneurs are choosing Cedar Park — and why the city’s focus on quality of life is the true accelerator. We also discuss water planning, regional cooperation, affordability, the Bell District, and major developments like Nebraska Furniture Mart and Scheels.
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to Cedar Park
00:24 – Introducing Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin
01:00 – Why top companies choose Cedar Park
02:20 – Global talent & multicultural growth
03:15 – Water planning, resilience & long-term infrastructure
05:05 – Regional cooperation with Leander & Liberty Hill
06:10 – Attracting corporate headquarters
08:00 – Affordability, housing, and growth balance
09:30 – City identity, amenities & becoming full-service
10:45 – The true role of a mayor
12:00 – Community building & the “giving machine” story
13:10 – Maintaining small-town feel in a global city
14:10 – Major developments: NFM, Scheels & hotel/convention center
15:10 – Building the Bell District (Cedar Park’s future downtown)
16:20 – Global mindset, Texas heritage & welcoming culture
17:30 – Why you should visit Cedar Park
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