Downtown Management District Presents the Downtown Development Summit
Corpus Christi, Texas – The Corpus Christi Downtown Management District (CCDMD) is proud to present the first ever Downtown Development Summit, hosted at the House of Rock, 511 Starr Street on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, from 10:00AM – 3:30PM. With the purchase of a $35 ticket, attendees can expect an engaging, informative event where industry professionals will share valuable insights on small business finance, real estate, construction, and more, tailored specifically to the growth and success of Downtown Corpus Christi.
This is an opportunity for small business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and developers interested in opening a business in Downtown Corpus Christi to engage in professional networking over a provided lunch while learning more about resources and tools available. Programming includes:
- Keynote Speaker Casey Lain, House of Rock owner and 20-year Downtown Business veteran
- Testimonials from two new downtown business owners
- A Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 (TIRZ #3) 101 presentation
- An Industry Leader Panel and Q&A, featuring
- Everett Roy, City Councilman/TIRZ #3 Chairman/CEO of Gulf Coast Capital Lending
- Michael Dice, Director of Corpus Christi Development Services
- Ann Fierova, Director of Del Mar College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- Casey Lain, Owner of House of Rock/CL Presents
- James Magill, Realtor, DHrealty Partners Inc
- Information booths
- A walkthrough tour of a current downtown development project currently underway
“For nearly a decade now, Downtown Corpus Christi has experienced a powerful resurgence driven by strategic economic development,” says Arlene Medrano, Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District. “Hosting the Downtown Development Summit is an opportunity to continue building momentum, form mutually beneficial partnerships, and drive sustainable growth that reflects the unique spirit and potential of our community.”
To learn more about the Downtown Development Summit presented by Corpus Christi Downtown Management District or purchase a ticket, please visit https://downtowncorpuschristi.org/do-business/downtown-development-summit
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LINKS
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CONTACT
On behalf of Arlene Medrano, Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Daniela Campos, Communications & Public Relations Specialist, Daniela@cctexasdmd.com, Office (361) 882-2363
ABOUT CCDMD
The Corpus Christi Downtown Management District (CCDMD), established in 1993, is a professional municipal district, representing property owners and stakeholders within the area bounded by Furman Avenue to I-37, and Lower Broadway to Corpus Christi marina L and T-heads, known as Marina Arts District. In 2023, the property owners voted to renew the district through 2033. The vision of the CCDMD is to create the most vibrant downtown on the Gulf Coast.
The City of Corpus Christi created Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 in 2008, to assist in the redevelopment of the City’s greater downtown area. Authorized by Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, this tool allows governments to designate a portion of tax increment to finance improvements to promote the development of a defined area, called a “Reinvestment Zone”. Using development cost data and market demand data, the city and the DMD, with county and Del Mar contributions, worked together to develop five incentive programs to drive new investment within the Zone. The purpose of these programs is to support small businesses, activate vacant buildings and increase the housing supply.