QuikTrip is completed and open. 7-11 has begun construction. James Ryffel has finished his strip center remodel. The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation has inked a contract with Jemsite Development in North Carolina for 11.5 acres in Benbrook Towne Crossing. A restaurant developer is visiting with three potential tenants. Life is moving at a fast pace on Benbrook Blvd. (US377).
National tenants have begun to lease space in the remodeled strip center and the owners report two vacant spaces that would make good restaurant locations. Kitchen equipment is in place.
Texas Department of Transportation has approved a signal light at Benbrook Field Drive and McDonald’s is planning to construct a new restaurant. A contract has been prepared for a new business at Vista Way and Mercedes.
Weatherford International is enjoying a new signal light on Winscott Road providing added protection to its pedestrian workers. The company is also expanding in Benbrook Industrial Park with the construction of yet another building.
Benbrook is continuing to expand its retail and industrial base. Residential growth, although slower than a year ago, is still witnessing new home construction throughout the City.
The City of Benbrook continues to rack up awards and has been named one of the top three Voice of the People winners for providing an outstanding police department. Bond ratings have been improved and Benbrook has been named one of the top cities for affordable housing.
Office space remains at a premium with many Benbrook businessmen looking to bring their offices to the City in which they live. Space is difficult to find.
Ajax Glass & Mirror, as well as Barron Construction, continues to offer lease space on SW Boulevard in northeast Benbrook near Crosslands.
Banks remain strong in Benbrook with local and regional bankers reporting continued financial strength and deposit growth.
City Council has made its Board and Commission appointments with new members being named to the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors. Directors now include:
Will Higgins V - Place 1
Ron Sauma- Place 2
Dan Tully – Place 3
Sandy Davis – Place 4
Janet Powers – Place 5
Carrol Crombie – Place 6
Steve White – Place 7