The past year was a great year of economic development in New Braunfels, according to the 2018 Benchmark Study presented to the New Braunfels City Council Monday night.
During the regularly scheduled council meeting, Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Michael Meek presented the annual economic benchmark update.
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