Seguin, Texas Celebrates Manufacturing Day
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More than 60 area students explored some of the city’s manufacturing plants on Friday where they learned about the endless career opportunities available to them in their own backyard.
The students from Seguin ISD, Marion ISD and Navarro ISD were part of the Heavy Metal STEM Bus Tour, which was hosted by the Seguin Economic Development Corporation and Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce in honor of Manufacturing Day.
“Our Manufacturing Day initiative with the Heavy Metal STEM Tour provided so many great opportunities to show young people the endless possibilities of modern manufacturing. Thanks to our nine manufacturers, I’m confident we made an impact on our students today,” Seguin EDC business retention specialist Ashlynn Tovar-Read said. “The motive behind these tours is to plant the seed early about advanced manufacturing, technology and the skills needed to work in today’s manufacturing facilities.”
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Seguin Based Quality BioResources Announces Expansion
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In response to increased demand for its lypholization and manufacturing services, Quality BioResources, a Seguin-based company, is announcing a series of initiatives designed to provide the additional capacity required for its anticipated business growth over the longer term. This expansion includes the addition of 6,000 square feet of air-conditioned warehousing space, 6,000 square feet of ambient storage and the installation of a new Hull 220 lypholizer
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Job Offers Extended During Successful Regional Job Fair
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Well over 200 job seekers attended the New Braunfels-Seguin Regional Job Fair held on October 4, 2018, at the Central Texas Technology Center. Job seekers were able to connect with over 40 participating employers who were in search of qualified candidates to fill numerous job openings within the region. The event was hosted by the 10/35 Economic Development Alliance-a partnership between New Braunfels EDC and Seguin EDC as well as Workforce Solutions Alamo, to help local businesses find skilled employees. Several Seguin Businesses including Georgia Pacific Gypsum, Niagara Bottling, Tyson Foods Inc, City of Seguin, Seguin ISD and Navarro ISD participated in the job fair.
Several participating employers scheduled follow up interviews with job seekers, and a handful offered positions to job seekers on the spot! With a low unemployment rate around the state and competition for qualified workers growing, the participating businesses were eager to fill open positions.
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TLU makes $20K a year Promise to future Bulldogs; University makes college experience a better value for all new first year students
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(Seguin) -- Going to college at TLU is no longer a dream. It's a promise. In the spirit of Texas Lutheran University's mission and goal for all students to "Learn Boldly and Live to Inspire," TLU is promising to offer new first-year students $20,000 "per year" in scholarships.
Sarah Story, Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing and Communications, says TLU is taking its belief that all students should be able to afford a small, private college experience and turning it into a reality for all interested students.
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HIGH-QUALITY LIQUID PIGMENT SYSTEMS AND INTERMEDIATES
BY AMERICAN COLORS
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Since beginning manufacturing in 1975, American Colors has expanded product lines within their existing markets and have continually grown by fulfilling the demands of new markets. American Colors has manufacturing facilities in Sandusky, OH, Lebanon, TN, Gallatin, TN, Seguin, TX and Shanghai, China. The products that they manufacture include Solvent-Based Acrylic Pigment, Water-Based Acrylic Pigment, and 100% Solids Epoxy Based Pigment Dispersion.
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Every Tuesday & Thursday FREE, confidential business advising is offered in SEDC office
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The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) supports small business development through annual funding of the UTSA Sm all Business Development Center (SBDC) and SPARK small business center. This annual financial support provides area entrepreneurs and small business owners with free and confidential business advising services right here in Seguin.
Through the SBDC, small businesses have access to many resources including workshops, valuable research resources and a professional referral network.
If you have any questions, please call our advisors at (830) 214-6435 to schedule your no cost, one-on-one business advising session. The UTSA SBDC Advisors are available in the Seguin EDC office every Tuesday and Thursday.
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The Seguin Economic Development Team is ready to serve you!
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Josh Schneuker
Executive Director
Direct 830-401-2415
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Ashlynn Read
Business Retention Specialist
Direct 830-401-5005
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Jennifer Gauna
Business Recruitment Specialist
Direct 830-386-2545
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