Taylor’s new mayor made his first trip to South Korea last week, a visit characterized as one solidifying the city’s prospects for future growth and continuing a discussion about the future of Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
Two highlights of the six-day agenda of meetings with business and government officials were a strong commitment to Taylor from Korean firm Motion Hitech and a sales pitch to 25 companies about the benefits of locating in the sprawling Gradient Technology Park.
“Our primary goal was to meet with current suppliers and developers who have already purchased land in Taylor, to address their concerns, outline plans and identify next steps. One of the key objectives was to meet with (Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. executives) and receive an update on the project in Taylor City,” Mayor Dwayne Ariola, using the name South Koreans use to refer to the city, wrote in a lengthy report posted to social media.
