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ABOUT US
Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and P ugerville, Texas. We have expanded our operations to include hundreds of employees, our own printing operation and over 30 hyperlocal editions across three states. Our circulation is over 2 million residential mailboxes, and it grows each month with new residents and developments.
HIGHLIGHTS FROMTHISMONTH
FROMAMY: In our annual Higher Education Guide, we explore four local options for pursuing a degree. We got the scoop on Houston Community College’s new Katy campus, and we dove into a program developed by Tesla, which streamlines its students into a career working on electric cars. Amy Martinez, GENERALMANAGER
Community Impact Newspaper teams include general managers, editors, reporters, graphic designers, sales account executives and sales support, all immersed and invested in the communities they serve. Our mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team. Our core values are Faith, Passion, Quality, Innovation and Integrity.
FROMLAURA: This month, we looked into a national trend on a local level: supply chain issues. We spoke to the Greater Houston Partnership and the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce to see how local businesses are being a ected by the shortage—and what it could mean for consumers like you. Laura Aebi, EDITOR
Our purpose is to be a light for our readers, customers, partners and each other.
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SCHOOL, CITY & COUNTY We attend area meetings to keep you informed
GRAPHIC DESIGNER La'Toya Smith ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Tracy Drewa METRO LEADERSHIP PUBLISHER Jason Culpepper ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Kristina Shackelford MANAGING EDITOR Kelly Scha er ART PRODUCTIONMANAGER Kaitlin Schmidt CORPORATE LEADERSHIP GROUP PUBLISHER Traci Rodriguez EXECUTIVE EDITOR Joe Warner CREATIVE DIRECTOR Derek Sullivan SALES &MARKETING DIRECTOR Tess Coverman CONTACT US
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