Pictured from Left to Right: Kristen Cepak, President and CEO of Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce; Amy Madison, Executive Director of the PCDC, Joe Lopez, Vice Chair; Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce
The Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce and the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) announced Amy Madison as the recipient of the Pflugerville Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony took place at the Courtyard Marriott Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center on February 15, 2024. The award acknowledges Madison’s role in the economic development and her contributions to Pflugerville’s growth.
As the Executive Director of the PCDC since January 2016, Madison has been involved in the recruitment and expansion of 76 projects, accounting for 9.3 million square feet and the creation of 7,076 full-time jobs, contributing to Pflugerville’s position as one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.
Madison played a key role in attracting major projects, such as Amazon Services LLC., which has led to the PCDC receiving accolades including the Trade and Industry CiCi Award and the Gold Award for Economic Development Organization of the Year.
Her achievements include establishing the One Thirty Business Park and bringing in Amazon to open a 3.8 million square foot robotic distribution center. Additionally, she has facilitated the acquisition of over $3 million in state funding for workforce training and infrastructure, which has supported the development of the largest cluster of Additive Manufacturing in the region.
Madison has also been involved in the expansion of Impact Way in the One Thirty Business Park, which has improved utility access and facilitated additional economic development, drawing investments from companies like EVS Metal and boosting the tax base and the generation of primary jobs.
Beyond her role at PCDC, Madison has mentored economic development professionals and worked with various organizations to meet community needs, including distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic and establishing the Pflugerville Manufacturing Academy.
Kristen Cepak, President and CEO of the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce, expressed her admiration for Madison’s contributions, stating, “Amy Madison’s dedication to economic development has been instrumental in shaping the future of Pflugerville. Her visionary leadership and tireless efforts have not only attracted significant investment to our community but have also laid the foundation for sustained growth and prosperity. We are honored to recognize Amy’s outstanding achievements with the Lifetime Achievement Award and celebrate her profound impact on Pflugerville’s success.”
The Pflugerville Chamber and the PCDC recognize Amy Madison for her achievements and dedication to Pflugerville’s economic health. Her contributions have been influential within the community and serve as an inspiration for economic development professionals.
About the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation
The voters of the City of Pflugerville approved the formation of the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation in 2001. The PCDC is a Type B corporation in the state of Texas and funded by a one-half-cent sales tax collection. The Pflugerville City Council appoints a seven-member board to oversee policy, and the organization now employs six staff members to support programming and operations.
The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation is responsible for attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses to create new jobs and increase tax revenue to support economic development and community development in the City of Pflugerville. The PCDC funds may be used to provide incentives for existing and recruited companies, construct needed infrastructure such as roads, utilities, and drainage, as well as the development of parks and recreation projects.
With a population of more than 74,000, Pflugerville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation attributed to its close location to downtown Austin in the desirable Central Texas region. State Highways 45 and 130 and Interstate Highway 35 offer direct access to other nearby cities and a quick route to five regional and international airports. For more information, visit www.pfdevelopment.com.
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