Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Gillespie County EDC Economic Development Commission ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/news/) - View the latest news for Gillespie County, including press stories on the top wine destination in Texas, area quality of life and resources for business expansion and development. - [2017 Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/2017-recent-awards-and-mentions-of-fredericksburg-and-the-texas-hill-country/) - Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country 2017: The Texas Hill Country named “one of fastest-growing vacation spots in U.S.” by HomeAway in December 2017. http://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/travel/12-27-17-hill-country-ranked-top-market-vacation-rentals/ Fredericksburg was one of “16 Towns That Are Totally Obsessed With Christmas” as chosen by Fodor’s Travel Guide in December 2017. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/16-towns-that-are-totally-obsessed-with-christmas/ss-BBGl5tr?li=BBnb7Kz#image=20 Fredericksburg - [2018 Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/2018-recent-awards-and-mentions-of-fredericksburg-and-the-texas-hill-country/) - Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country 2018: Fredericksburg named to list of “Top 5 Great Christmas Getaways Revealed” by World Property Journal in December 2018. http://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/featured-columnists/great-destinations/perdido-beach-resort-inn-and-spa-at-loretto-devils-thumb-ranch-resort-and-spa-most-popular-christmas-getaways-in-2018-best-christmas-vacation-resorts-11190.php Fredericksburg dubbed the “The Christmasiest Town in Texas” by Uptown Magazine in December 2018. https://lifestylemaven.io/uptownmagazine/travel/fredericksburg-the-christmasiest-town-in-texas-yOKDITERFUGsvSe2R-b6AA/ Fredericksburg listed among “11 Super Romantic Texas - [2019 Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/2019-recent-awards-and-mentions-of-fredericksburg-and-the-texas-hill-country/) - Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country 2019: Fredericksburg featured on FOX Business AM segment in December 2019. https://twitter.com/FoxBusinessAM/status/1205108836249620487 Fredericksburg selected as one of “9 American Towns with Must-See Main Streets” by TripAdvisor in December 2019. https://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalsBlog/2019/12/27/9-american-towns-with-must-see-main-streets/ Fredericksburg picked as one of the “7 Best U.S. Cities to Visit During - [2020 Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/2020-recent-awards-and-mentions-of-fredericksburg-and-the-texas-hill-country/) - Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country 2020: Fredericksburg called a “Surprisingly Cool Small Town in the USA” by BuzzFeed in December 2020. https://www.buzzfeed.com/jemimaskelley/best-american-small-town-road-trip-stops Fredericksburg honored as the “Best Small Town” in Texas by TripSavvy in December 2020. https://www.tripsavvy.com/best-small-town-in-every-state-5078397 Fredericksburg picked as one of “Five Idyllic American Small Towns - [2021 Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/2021-recent-awards-and-mentions-of-fredericksburg-and-the-texas-hill-country/) - Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country 2021: Fredericksburg honored as Texas’ “Most Romantic Getaway” by Southern Living in December 2021. https://www.southernliving.com/travel/romantic-winter-getaways-every-southern-state Fredericksburg voted as the seventh best “Small Town Food Scene” by USA Today 10Best readers in November 2021. https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-small-town-food-scene/ Odonata Escape lauded as one of the 11 - [2022 Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/2022-recent-awards-and-mentions-of-fredericksburg-and-the-texas-hill-country/) - Recent Awards and Mentions of Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country 2022: Fodor’s Travel named Fredericksburg’s Historic Main Street as one of eight “Most Charming Main Streets in the United States” in Fall 2022. https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/these-are-the-most-charming-main-streets-in-the-united-states Fredericksburg was listed as “The Most Charming Small Town” in Texas by TripsToDiscover. https://www.tripstodiscover.com/charming-small-town-every-state/ Fredericksburg’s dark skies were featured in - [Wine and Food Center Eyed for Fredericksburg](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/wine-and-food-center-eyed-for-fredericksburg/) - FREDERICKSBURG — To complement and expand the Hill Country's robust tourist trade, particularly visits to its vineyards, a group here plans to open a $10 million wine and food center in 2015. - [Small Town We Love: Fredericksburg, Texas](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/small-town-we-love-fredericksburg-texas/) - Fredericksburg is a Texas hill country Hamlet with old-world charm. - [18 Amazing Hidden Travel Gems in the United States](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/18-amazing-hidden-travel-gems-in-the-united-states/) - To get a sense for the origins of Fredericksburg, all you have to do is stroll down Main Street. - [6 of America's Most Romantic Small Towns](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/6-of-americas-most-romantic-small-towns/) - The B&Bs and vineyards in Fredericksburg, Texas, help get people in the mood. With it's frontier fields and world-class wines, Becker Vineyard attracts would-be suitors and those who might not even know they're that serious yet. - [Driving Awareness](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/driving-awareness/) - The famed Texas Hill Country has a lot going for business visitors, and the region’s centerpiece​—Fredericksburg—is within an hour’s drive of both Austin and San Antonio. - [Wine's Fine, But Fredericksburg Has More](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/wines-fine-but-fredericksburg-has-more/) - FREDERICKSBURG — Sip, shop, hike. And in any order that suits your fancy. - [Wine Time in Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/wine-time-in-hill-country/) - As you hit the road to Fredericksburg and surrounding areas, plan to visit some of these new spots. - [USA Travel: Cycling Through the Hills of Texas Wine Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/usa-travel-cycling-through-the-hills-of-texas-wine-country/) - There’s lots of good wine and rolling hills, but not so many cowboys in scenic Texas Hill Country. - [Through the Grapevine: Texas Wineries Gaining Momentum](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/through-the-grapevine-texas-wineries-gaining-momentum/) - Texas wineries and grape growers are abuzz with a lot of positive energy after the Texas Department of Agriculture's funding cuts for education and marketing. - [Texas Hill Country Named Fastest-Growing Wine Destination](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/texas-hill-country-named-fastest-growing-wine-destination/) - The Texas Hill Country was ranked the top “hidden-gem” among U.S. wine regions, according to travel planning site Away.com. - [10 Best Wine Destinations 2014](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/10-best-wine-destinations-2014/) - Everything really is bigger in Texas: It’s the No. 5 wine-producing state in the U.S., the Texas Hill Country AVA is the second largest in the nation and its most promising wines boast supersized flavors. - [10 Great Places for Local Wines](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/10-great-places-for-local-wines/) - With more than 200 wineries, Texas has become a leading state for vintners. And the scenic area near Austin and San Antonio is the center of the action. - [25 Best Places to Retire](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/25-best-places-to-retire/) - Retirees flock to Fredericksburg for warm weather, income-tax-free living, and the outdoors. - [36 Hours in Texas Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/36-hours-in-texas-hill-country/) - The Hill Country — being Texas at its finest — is like nowhere else in the world - [Fredericksburg Texas - Touring Hill Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/fredericksburg-texas-touring-hill-country/) - Fredericksburg is a quintessential American find, with everything from a naval museum to comfy motels with no chain affiliations. - [Fredericksburg Texas Sunday Houses](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/fredericksburg-texas-sunday-houses/) - The little town of Fredericksburg, nestled into the Texas Hill country, has a delightful secret, Sunday Houses. - [Fredericksburg, Texas, Portal to the High Country](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/fredericksburg-texas-portal-to-the-high-country/) - Recently added sites, attractions and activities that make the Hill Country an ever changing destination offers adventure and the comfort of an old friendship. - [Fredericksburg, Texas: Historic German Heritage](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/fredericksburg-texas-historic-german-heritage/) - Organic food, wine from local vineyards and lots of homespun entertainment make this town in Texas Hill Country a great place you’ve (maybe) never heard of. - [Where the Middle Class Thrives](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/where-the-middle-class-thrives/) - A little over an hour's drive north of San Antonio and west of Austin, Fredericksburg is the only sizable town in the county -- and it's making quite a name for itself on the tourism circuit. - [Luckenbach, Texas](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/luckenbach-texas/) - Luckenbach became the domain of Hondo Crouch, and it gained fame, if not notoriety, as the title of a country hit crooned by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. - [Waylon, Willie and the Girls](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/waylon-willie-and-the-girls/) - This spring, amidst the bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush of the Texas Hill Country, I finally found getaway nirvana. - [10 Best Places to Live in Texas](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/274/) - This uniquely German city in Gillespie County, Texas, did well in nearly all of our criteria, but when it came to weather, unemployment rate, a median home price of $204,700, and education, this city did simply wunderbar. - [Many Good Grapes Make for No Lone Stars](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/many-good-grapes-make-for-no-lone-stars/) - DRIFTWOOD, Texas - Cowboys, barbecue, and LBJ may rule Texas Hill Country, but some newcomers are making waves in this central region of the Lone Star State: winemakers. - [Texas Wineries Reaching Critical Mass in Fredericksburg with New 4.0 Cellars](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/texas-wineries-reaching-critical-mass-in-fredericksburg-with-new-4-0-cellars/) - This could be a real game changer. I feel like we are very near critical mass now where there might be an uncontrollable thermonuclear reaction; an explosion of Texas wineries in the Fredericksburg area. - [Where is the highest percentage of millionaires in Texas? This list might surprise you.](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/where-is-the-highest-percentage-of-millionaires-in-texas-this-list-might-surprise-you/) - While you may assume that most of the nation's millionaires flock to cities like New York and Los Angeles — and many of them do — the cities with the highest percentages of the super wealthy are much smaller. - [The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Texas](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/the-10-most-beautiful-towns-in-texas/) - Fredericksburg is one of the most popular towns in the Texas Hill Country. - [This Texas Wine Region Has Been Dubbed the "New Napa"](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/this-texas-wine-region-has-been-dubbed-the-new-napa/) - Fredericksburg, a tiny town of 12,000 in Texas Hill Country, is the epicenter of what is slowly becoming known as the New Napa in Texas, unbeknownst to the rest of the world. - [The South's Best Small Town in Texas 2018: Fredericksburg](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/the-souths-best-small-town-in-texas-2018-fredericksburg/) - By Jordan Breal This German village in the Hill Country is loaded with character. Fredericksburg may not be hidden any longer, but it’s still a gem. Consider its selling points: more than 150 shops and galleries, many in fine old stone buildings along Main Street; well-preserved German landmarks; the multitude of inns and bed-and-breakfasts within - [The 25 Most Beautiful Libraries in America](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/uncategorized/the-25-most-beautiful-libraries-in-america/) - Fredericksburg Memorial Library #11 of 25 Also known as the Pioneer Memorial Library or the Old Courthouse, the Fredericksburg Memorial Library was designed in a Romanesque Revival style by architect Alfred Giles. Built in 1882, the limestone library was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1967 and was named to the National Register of ## Pages - [Home](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/) - [Contact for Elected Officials](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/resources/contact-for-elected-officials/) - View the elected officials for Gillespie County including the Mayor of Fredericksburg, the Gillespie County Judge and Gillespie County Sheriff. - [Development](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/resources/commercial-development/) - Find all development resources needed - zoning and district maps, business ordinances, utility information and permits for hospitality and food service industries. - [Cost of Doing Business](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/area-information/cost-of-doing-business/) - Low tax rates paired with available incentives make for a completive cost of business environment in Gillespie County. - [Infrastructure](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/area-information/infrastructure/) - Fredericksburg TX offers businesses and real estate developers an established infrastructure including electric power, natural gas, water suppliers and data services. - [Community Information](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/area-information/community-information/) - Fredericksburg is ripe with opportunities to grow successful businesses and develop commercial real estate. - [Demographics](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/area-information/demographics/) - Fredericksburg Texas and Gillespie County’s population data, house hold income and age distribution. - [Downloads](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/resources/downloads/) - Download community profile and business related data for Gillespie County. - [About Us](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/about-us/) - The Gillespie County EDC guides economic development, provides incentives and resources to real estate developers and entrepreneurs in the heart of Texas’ Wine Region. - [Relocate to Fredericksburg](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/resources/relocate-to-fredericksburg/) - In Fredericksburg you’ll find modern health care; abundant housing; a superior educational system; a trained work force with a strong work ethic. - [Location](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/area-information/location/) - Fredericksburg, TX in Gillespie County is located 75 miles west of Austin, 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, 260 miles southwest of Dallas and 235 miles west of Houston. - [Agriculture Research, Technology & Tourism](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/target-industries/agriculture-research-and-technology-agri-tourism/) - Tourist-related businesses, including wineries, bed and breakfasts, restaurants and tour companies represent exciting possibilities and abundant opportunities in TX. - [Specialty Food & Beverage](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/target-industries/specialty-food-beverage/) - Specialty food and beverage businesses are thriving in Fredericksburg fueled by a growing demand for organic products and Texas wines. - [Aviation Maintenance](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/target-industries/aviation-maintenance/) - Gillespie County offers an ideal environment for aviation maintenance and machining companies. - [Metal Fabrication and Machinery](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/target-industries/metal-fabrication-and-machinery/) - The variety of specialty machine shops in Gillespie County attracts a wide range of employees, including highly trained technicians and skilled workers to add to the labor force. - [About Fredericksburg](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/about-fredericksburg/) - Close to Austin and San Antonio, Fredericksburg is an ideal location to grow a business or raise a family offering an ideal commercial environment for entrepreneurial success and quality of life. - [Contact](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/contact/) - Contact us for information about business opportunities, commercial real estate development and economic resources in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. - [Visit Us](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/visit-us/) - [Resources](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/resources/) - Find information on how to start a business or relocate to Fredericksburg, download area information and find contacts for elected officials of Gillespie County. - [Target Industries](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/target-industries/) - Fredericksburg is ideally suited for agriculture and tourism, aviation maintenance, metal fabrication and machining, and specialty food businesses. - [Area Information](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/area-information/) - Fredericksburg, TX in Gillespie County is located 75 miles west of Austin, 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, 260 miles southwest of Dallas and 235 miles west of Houston. ## Businesses - [Heartland Enterprises](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/businesses/heartland-enterprises/) - Leaving corporate America, Dave found himself at Heartland Enterprises, a Fredericksburg company founded in 1986. Dave purchased the company in 1997 and has been here ever since. Heartland specializes in the production machining of large parts, in a variety of materials. The company has skilled, company-trained employees who are happy to make Heartland a career. - [Grape Creek Vineyards](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/businesses/grape-creek-vineyards/) - Brian Heath purchased Grape Creek Vineyards from the founder’s heirs in 2006. Since then, the wine production has grown ten-fold, largely due to Gillespie County’s thriving wine industry. Grape Creek now has three locations, and is one of the largest wineries in the State. - [Gillespie Air Services](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/businesses/gillespie-air-services/) - In 1996, David and Beverly Smith opened Gillespie Air Services, the sole Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at the Gillespie County Airport. The company’s facilities include professional flight support services, fuel, business aircraft storage hangars and a car rental service. - [Quintessential Chocolates](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/businesses/quintessential-chocolates/) - In June 1998, she moved her chocolate company from Washington State to Fredericksburg. Lecia is the only chocolatier in the nation to produce liquid center chocolates filled with spirits, wines, non-alcohols, even cocktails, a unique twist on a centuries’ old European process. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/category/uncategorized/) ## Industries - [Metal Fabrication & Machinery](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/industries/metal-fabrication-machinery/) - [Aviation Maintenance](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/industries/aviation-maintenance/) - [Featured](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/industries/featured/) - [Specialty Food & Beverage](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/industries/specialty-food-beverage/) - [Agriculture & Tourism](https://www.gillespiecountyedc.com/industries/agriculture-tourism/)