Cedar Park’s Global Rise: Mayor Jim on Growth, Talent, and Building a Future-Ready City

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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