Austin

AUSTIN-A 30-member business contingent makes its second trip in two months to drum up new trade for Austin and its surrounding communities. The tactic worked before and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce is betting it will work again.

AUSTIN-Dana Friis-Hansen steps into the lead role for the Austin Museum of Art after serving for some time as interim executive director. With the job comes the task of pushing a 145,000-sf project that has hit roadblocks with the down economy.

SAN ANTONIO-Two industrial companies are on the move in San Antonio. Gerloff has temporarily signed for three-fourths of a spec project while crews complete a facility at its home base. Meanwhile, Klinger has downsized to meet a changing business model.

ROUND ROCK, TX-Dirt's flying on Houston-based Martin Fein Interests, Lakeside at La Frontera. The 388-unit complex is Fein's second project in the development and comes on the heels of the Enclave reaching 50% lease-up.

SAN ANTONIO-The Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Schulze & Aldridge firm is moving into an 8,655-sf spot in the premier 298,2890-sf One International Centre. The specialty law firm also has offices in Austin and Irving, TX.

ROUND ROCK, TX-American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. is in the expansion mode, opening four warehouse operations in nine months and expanding two. The promise of new markets and desire to be closer to clients' projects spark the drive.

AUSTIN-Buda takes the reins to nearly 5,500 acres as a result of an Austin decision. The state capital's stringent ties that bind aren't prevalent in the suburb, meaning that the acreage is ripe for development.

AUSTIN-The Calendar Club already has flipped the page to April when it will be moving into an extra 54,000 sf at the Expo Business Park. The deal's signed and the plans are in the works for the nationwide chain, which now occupies 124,000 sf.