A long-held belief among College Station city councils and city staff is that effective economic development fuels tourism, and effective tourism fuels economic development. The recent merger of those two worlds within the City of College Station organization just took some bold, additional steps. VISIT COLLEGE STATION We are Aggieland, and our new tourism division is optimized to boost College Station's No. 1 industry. Visit College Station staff is focused on supporting College Station's entire hospitality industry and Texas A&M University through increased overnight stays and leisure travel -- and a return to meetings, conventions and reunions. COMPETE COLLEGE STATION While Texas A&M Athletics is responsible for hosting dozens of large-scale, championship-caliber events throughout the year, Compete College Station is next in line in terms of filling the city's hotels. Compete College Station combines veteran sports sales experience with College Station's seasoned tournament facilitation team, renowned facilities and marketing expertise. Look for even more state- and national-level tournaments coming to College Station as we build on our solid reputation for delivering quality, service and safety. GROW COLLEGE STATION Forbes, WalletHub, Business Insider, SmartAsset and Niche are among those who recognize what we've always known: College Station is among the top cities in Texas and the U.S. for job growth, economic advancement, household income growth, business and careers, public schools, and great places to raise your family. Our economic development team recruits and facilitates new business and manufacturing to College Station, creating jobs that attract and retain a diverse workforce. We bring A&M former students and their established businesses back to the home of Aggieland, and we make it easy for entrepreneurial new grads to stay and build their dreams here. We're ready to help you grow in College Station!