FROM THE PUBLISHERS

This issue includes a special section featuring a dozen elite business owners and executives taking a deep dive into a 21st century version of what President Nixon called “the silent majority.” While corporate culture continues to thrive via strengthindiversity, one special interest group has seemingly been marginalized by the standard curricula people of faith, and Christians in particular. We are proud to put a spotlight on Celebration Church’s initiative to help companies in Central Texas, with an eye to the world, embrace faith in the workplace. In doing so, they hope to inspire and provide resources that will help employers actualize a workplace in which employees do not have to check their faith at the door and, as such, can’t wait to get there.

Another of our extended stories addresses the corporate paradigm shift in business aviation. As more and more mega corporations turn their own eyes to Williamson County, local airports are seeing an uptick in the number of arrivals and departures, as well as an increase in required services and amenities.

Fortunately, the Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) recently became a part of the Cutter Aviation legacy and we have an exclusive interview with the FBO director, Will Cutter. His sister Anna is at KGTU as well, turning the charter aviation world on its end with the kind of service that has a five-star feel but is no longer reserved for the ultra-rich.

Always in a growth mindset, we sat down with Texas Rep. Brad Buckley to discuss the symbiotic relationship between Williamson and Bell Counties. His insights on everything from water to school safety are a good indicator that our state and regional county leadership remain on the same page for provision and prosperity across Central Texas.

In between, we recommend taking a break at the new Pignetti’s location in Waco, or taking a look at the value you can add to your business landscaping via Whittlesey in Round Rock. We also have great news about the strength and service at Texell credit union, which is celebrating a new headquarters and 75 years of customer service next year.

Finally, as always, we highlight a healthy and interesting balance of people and businesses in Williamson County. It’s a new year and, most likely, another good one for one of the fastest growing regions in the nation.