The News
Check out this sampling of media coverage of the great things we’re doing in and for Denton…
Denton is Becoming an Emerging Startup City – Dallas Morning News – June 10, 2014
“For the last six months, the city’s economic development office, the University of North Texas’ Greenhouse Innovation and other technology advocates have been discussing a common vision for the city as a technology destination.”
Beyond Arts: Denton Boasts an Emerging Tech Community – Dallas Morning News – Feb 25, 2014
“Since joining the Denton City Council in 2011, Roden has been pushing a number of initiatives to support existing startups in the city as well as create an environment to attract new ones.”
Science Boxes Now Available at Public Library - DentonRC – Feb 6, 2014
“I think, in a larger context, it’s getting young people excited about science, technology, engineering and mathematics, all these sorts of things are something communities realize they need to get behind,” Roden said.
Startup Weekend to Help Generate Business Ideas - DentonRC – January 19, 2014
“To me it’s a very healthy thing for our economy,” Roden said. “The more we introduce that starting your own business is sexy again, we can foster that environment.”
Business Process Holds Promise - DentonRC Editorial – January 23, 2014
The organic growth of the movement is something City Council member Kevin Roden — a longtime supporter of local start-ups — said he is happy to see. “To me it’s a very healthy thing for our economy,” he said. We agree and believe the concept could encourage creative thinking and help would-be entrepreneurs gain access to the environment they need to bounce business ideas around and see if they have merit.
The Savior of Sriracha - D Magazine – January 2014
With an open letter and a hashtag, a Denton councilman capitalized on a national frenzy over the embattled California hot sauce.
Sriracha2Denton Media Coverage - October/November 2013
A compilation of news stories, TV appearances, and magazine articles where Denton and its economic development assets were put on the national stage, including the Wall Street Journal and LA Times.
Attracting Technology - DentonRC – November 2, 2013
“We’re seeing an increase in that type of worker more and more, and it’s interesting to me that people who already have jobs in these other fantastic cities are choosing to stay to live and work here in Denton,” Roden said. “The typical way we’re measuring the success and industries doesn’t work for this, so it’s really a game changer for how we see economic development.”
Mentor Denton Off to Great Start - DentonRC Editorial – September 3, 2013
It’s an impressive start to a program that promises to be a valuable addition to the community’s arsenal of support programs for young people.
Mentor Denton Secures More Volunteers for At-Risk Students - Denton RC – August 31, 2013
The push for 1,000 volunteers grew out of several discussions between city, university and school officials to increase community engagement, according to Denton City Council member Kevin Roden.
The Hipster Set Loves Denton City Councilman Kevin Roden – Central Track – July 2, 2013
It’s why he’s become such a revered figure here. It’s also why so many think that one day — and more likely sooner, rather than later — he could become this town’s mayor.
Genuine Concern - DentonRC Letters to the Editor- February 11, 2013
Since Roden has been elected, he has come to the monthly meetings, had input, taken complaints, given follow-ups to the complaints and joined right in with the group. We would just like to say we really appreciate all he has done and is continuing to do. We have enjoyed that open communication with him.
Panel Taking Shape - DentonRC – December 7, 2012
A new council committee is finding its way on a topic that, in many ways, gets to the heart of local government: citizen engagement. Roden, who leads the committee, said in an interview Friday that he expected the committee to brief the rest of the City Council on those issues soon.
Food Truck Festival Planned - DentonRC – October 23, 2012
Council member Kevin Roden said he wants to introduce the food trucks to the Denton community and vice versa.
Denton Councilman Wants to Capitalize on City’s Creativity – NBC/DFW – May 30, 2012
A Denton councilman wants Denton to become a center for creative, tech-centered jobs. Councilman Kevin Roden is developing a creative jobs initiative to boost business.
Public Invited to Help Write Drilling Code - DentonRC – August 22, 2011
The panel discussion today is being organized in part by City Council member Kevin Roden, who announced in July he was working with UNT professors on a research project that would involve forming an advisory group to serve alongside the city’s official drilling task force.
Kevin Roden’s Good Idea - DentonRC Editorial – October 28, 2011
From what we have seen of him so far, Roden seems to be honestly committed to the council and its aims… some bright, interested young people are about to get a valuable civics lesson, and we can’t see anything but good in that.
Roden Looks to Youth Council - DentonRC – October 27, 2011
City Council member Kevin Roden hopes to tap into the minds of young residents for ideas to help make Denton a better place.To that end, Roden put out a call for young people to join his new Youth Advisory Council.
Residents Share Concerns with Roden - DentonRC – July 1, 2011
More than 40 Denton residents gathered at City Council member Kevin Roden’s house Wednesday night to share their concerns and questions about Texas Woman’s University’s plan to expand into their neighborhoods.