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B Corporation approves $2.0M hotel incentive and $1.1747M in small-business contracts

Corpus ChristiAug 25, 20252 min read

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At a special meeting on August 25, 2025 in Council Chambers, the Corpus Christi B Corporation approved a business incentive grant of up to $2,000,000 to Padre Island North, LLC for a dual-branded Marriott (Courtyard & Residence Inn) at Windward Drive, and approved eight one-year small business assistance agreements (LiftFund, SCORE, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Del Mar College) totaling up to $1,174,725. President Alan Wilson abstained from the hotel incentive vote. The meeting ran from 1:37 p.m. to 1:47 p.m.; a quorum was present.

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Approved business incentive grant agreement with Padre Island North, LLC for Marriott Dual Branded Hotels (Courtyard & Residence Inn), conference center, bar & restaurant at 15210–15222 Windward Drive — incentive amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Vote passed; President Alan Wilson abstained.
Approved eight Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business Assistance Agreements for one year with LiftFund, Inc.; Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE); Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi; and Del Mar College for a total amount not to exceed $1,174,725 to assist local small businesses. Vote passed unanimously.
Confirmed quorum present; meeting called to order at 1:37 p.m. and adjourned at 1:47 p.m.

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Aug 25, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary’s office (at 361-826-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
The mission of the Business & Jobs Development (Type A) and B Corporations is to promote and enhance the City of Corpus Christi's economic base by supporting projects and programs that create primary jobs, improve small business and affordable housing opportunities, and improve infrastructure in our City.
President Alan Wilson to call the meeting to order.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
MINUTES / EXCUSE ABSENCES
FINANCIAL REPORT
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
AGENDA ITEMS:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Public Hearing and Motion authorizing eight Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business Assistance Agreements with the following entities for one year: LiftFund, Inc., Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, and Del Mar College (DMC) for a total amount not to exceed $1,174,725 to assist small businesses within the City of Corpus Christi to invest and create/retain jobs.
This agenda constitutes notice of any project or type of project that is the subject of a public hearing for purposes of section 505.160 of the Texas Local Government Code.
PRESENTATION ITEMS:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.045.

B Corporation approves $2.0M hotel incentive and $1.1747M in small-business contracts

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