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Speakers at Friday’s Economic Summit at the Kay Theatre included: from left, Sushil Shetty, consultant-instructor; Karen Martinka, Reynolds Consumer Products (Hefty Trash Bags); and Courtney Cox, Texas State Technical Institute. Dr. John M. Weed III, president of the Rockdale Municipal Development District (MDD) said a 200 percent increase in sales tax receipts over the past year is a direct result of new businesses spending locally.

Reporter/Kyle Cooke