Bastrop to test strategy with role

Bastrop to test ‘economic gardening’ strategy with new role

BASTROP — Bastrop recently hired its first business and community development manager, a newly created role focused on internal growth. 

The city and Bastrop Economic Development Corporation brought on Dr. Jill Strube to fill the position aimed at strengthening local businesses. Officials said Strube will build a local “economic gardening” strategy designed to help existing businesses bloom rather than recruiting outside industry.