Company Relocation To Create 300 Pflugerville Jobs

PFLUGERVILLE, TX — The Pflugerville City Council has approved a performance agreement aimed at the relocation of a wine and spirits distributor to the city — a deal involving a $27 million capital investment in a 250,000-square-foot facility that will create more than 300 full-time jobs, officials said.

The performance agreement gained initial muster with the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) Board of Directors and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a wine and spirits distributor prior to council approval on Nov. 12.

As a result of the transaction's approval, the company is relocating and expanding its facilities with a goal of hiring 304 workers, officials said.

“This fast-growth company brings a sales and distribution regional operation that provides many opportunities to expand our local workforce expertise in a state-of-the-art, high-tech facility,” Amy Madison, Pflugerville Community Development Corp. Executive Director Amy Madison said in a prepared statement.

Madison said Republic National Distribution Co. had been seeking a location for a permanent Austin regional headquarters over the past two years. She noted the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce was an important partner in locating the project in the region.

Added company Vice President of Operations Steve Feldman: “We considered sites in other communities but decided to make our new home in Pflugerville due to several factors including location and available workforce. We have been working very closely with PCDC and look forward to a long partnership as we expand RNDC operations in Pflugerville.”

As part of the 10-year Economic Development Performance Agreement, the city's development corporation will offer a $70,000 jobs grant per year provided they relocate or hire 207 employees in year one and 97 employees in year two, officials described. Additionally, local officials will provide an infrastructure grant not to exceed $500,000 to assist with the extension of Helios Way and needed utilities to the 32-acre site located at the south side of Pecan Street and west side of SH130.

To be eligible for the total $1.2 million incentive, the company must retain the total 304 primary jobs established in years one and two through the entirety of the agreement, in addition to fulfilling the $27 million capital investment in year one. Further, they must provide receipts proving full cost of the Helios Way extension to be eligible for the infrastructure grant.

“We are excited that Republic National Distributing Company has been able to expand its footprint and high-tech distribution operations here in Pflugerville,” said Charisse Bodisch, a senior vice president of Economic Development at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. “This expansion will add jobs across a broad spectrum of skill levels and is another great testament to the depth of our regional workforce.”

About Republic National Distributing Co.

RNDC, a world-class distributor of fine wines and spirits in North America, has operations in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Young’s Market Company, a partner of RNDC, distributes wines, spirits, and select beverages in the western United States including Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Visit www.RNDC-USA.com or www.youngsmarket.com.

About the Pflugerville Community Development Corp.

Pflugerville, Texas, is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau. With a population of more than 67,000, Pflugerville is located just minutes north of downtown Austin in the desirable Central Texas region. State highways 45 and 130 and Interstate Highway 35 offer direct access to other nearby cities and a quick route to nearby airports. Hometown pride and quality of life are top priority, with residents enjoying the beautiful Lake Pflugerville, an elaborate trail system, shopping areas, new restaurants, and the community’s many parades and festivals.

PCDC is responsible for attracting, retaining and expanding businesses to create new jobs and increase tax revenue to support community development. PCDC can provide funding for use as an incentive for companies locating and growing in Pflugerville. PCDC funds, which are 4B money generated from a half-cent of the city’s sales tax revenue, can also be used to construct needed infrastructure such as roads, utilities and drainage, as well as development of parks and recreation projects.

For more information, visit www.pfdevelopment.com.