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BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ & AUBREY HOWELL
Inaugural Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks underway Fort Bend County foodies are invited to dine out for a cause April 6-19 with 13 restaurants participating in the inaugural Fort Bend Restau- rant Weeks.
Sugar Land opens FIFA volunteer headquarters Sugar Land o cials have opened a volunteer headquarters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The details The headquarters will serve as the central hub for volunteer coordination, training and engagement for World Cup-related events, o cials said. The space will provide: • Volunteer recruitment, onboarding and training • Daily brie ngs and shift coordination • On-site activation support and visitor information • Volunteer rest and recovery space
Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks 1 Soliz Casa de Tacos & Café 2 LA Cajun Table 3 Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar 4 Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar 5 Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse 6 Pho Saigon
7 Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse 8 Thai Cottage Sugar Land 9 Talyard Brewing Co 10 Fish City Grill
The event—which is sponsored by UpClose Magazine, inKind and Amaro Law Firm—will bene t the East Fort Bend Human Needs Minis- try, a nonpro t organization dedicated to easing hunger, preventing homelessness and uplifting the community. What residents need to know Participating restaurants will o er various spe- cials such as three-course meals, free appetizers or speci c menu items with various giveback options, according to its website. “We are thrilled to join forces with UpClose Magazine and dozens of local restaurants that support the food pantry,” said Stacey Williams, executive director for the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. “EFBHNM feeds thousands of families each year, and partnerships like these help ensure that the food pantry can continue serving our neighbors in need.”
11 Half Shells Seafood 12 Berryhill Baja Grill 13 Aling’s 14 Johnny Tamales
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Sugar Land o cials held a ribbon-cutting March 25.
BRADLEY DOUNTZ COMMUNITY IMPACT
Sugar Land launches start-up innovation fund Sugar Land is launching a new economic develop- ment initiative designed to attract and incentivize startups to relocate to the city, o cials announced in a March 4 news release. The big picture
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from a bank or venture capital and must relocate at least three full-time employees to the city for at least three years with an average annual salary of $61,240, per the release. The program will be available through two path- ways including Phase 1 and Phase 2 incentives both with varying requirements, per the website.
1 Sugar Land could change regulations for city boards
Sugar Land o cials are considering making some regulation changes to city boards and commissions to create a more consistent, transparent and e cient process. 2 Missouri City updates right-of-way maintenance requirements Beginning June 1, property owners will now be required to maintain the public right-of-way along their property including mowing and edging the grass up to the curb line. 3 Houston to provide $4M for playground improvements Houston City Council approved $4 million for playground improvements at 11 parks around the city during the March 18 City Council meeting. Nearby parks include South Main Estates Park and Windsor Village Park. Playground improvements are expected to take place throughout the year.
The Sugar Land Starts Innovation Fund aims to support the city’s long-term vision by building an innovation ecosystem while revitalizing empty o ce space, according to the release. How it works To qualify, companies must generate at least $250,000 in revenue or have $500,000 in backing
“By focusing on revenue-generating startups and performance-based incentives, we are creating a clear pathway for innovative companies to scale while re-energizing existing o ce space.” COLBY MILLENBRUCH, BUSINESS RECRUITMENT MANAGER
Phase 1 incentives are available for smaller startups with less than 15 employees. Phase 1 incentive requirements
Requirements
$50,000 incentive
$100,000 incentive
$150,000 incentive
Local full-time employees 3+
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Market ready
Product is live in market
Demonstrates quarter-over- quarter growth
Market demand
Demonstrated demand Considerable market demand Clear roadmap for scaling
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SOURCE: CITY OF SUGAR LAND COMMUNITY IMPACT
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