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Jonathan Packer, President & CEO, New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Veronica Garcia, President, Northeast Lakeview College
Sharon Nittinger, Director, Northeast Lakeview College at New Braunfels
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SUBJECT: Title
Presentation and discussion on a proposed economic development incentive to Northeast Lakeview College at New Braunfels for an expansion project to promote workforce training and education.
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DEPARTMENT: Economic and Community Development
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2 & 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Alamo Colleges’ Northeast Lakeview College (NLC) has operated an extension location at the Central Texas Technology Center since the Fall 2023 semester. During this first semester, 125 students were enrolled in 10 courses. Significant enrollment growth has occurred and for the Spring 2025 semester, 400 students are enrolled in 25 courses. Since 2023, NLC has invested operationally by funding marketing, infrastructure, rebranding, and technology improvements; and with personnel investments by hiring a DPS Officer, Lab Technician, Academic Programs Specialist, College Services Coordinator, Faculty, Admin Support Specialists, Advisors, and a Director. Total NLC investments at the Central Texas Technology Center surpass $1M. The present location is at capacity and the educational and training needs of the community are still in high demand.
NLC has invested $13.6M to acquire a 58,000+ square foot commercial building at the corner of Old FM 306 and Sundance Parkway and anticipates opening doors for classes in the Fall of 2026. NLC also has the adjacent 2.2 acres under contract for future facility expansion. NLC’s plans are to expand course offerings and enrollment potential to include construction management, engineering technology, and logistics and supply chain management and to relocate the allied health, natural sciences, and information technology programs. To accommodate and prepare the space for these eventual offerings, NLC will need to upgrade the facilities at an approximate cost of $8 million.
This presentation will outline NLC’s next steps and identify funding sources and outstanding needs.
ISSUE:
NLC at New Braunfels is planning an expansion and relocation from the Central Texas Technology Center. Funding is being requested to help support this transition.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☒Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this presentation.
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RECOMMENDATION:
NBEDC to provide staff the direction to move forward with next steps and possible action.