Greater Waco Springing Toward Success 🌷

FIRST QUARTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Messer

Industry: Supply Chain

Market: Regional

Of Note: German-based Messer has selected Greater Waco for the construction of a $50MM air separation facility. The state-of-the-art operation will be located in the McGregor Industrial Park and will be the first unit of its kind in the U.S., operating with power generated onsite through the company's own solar farm. Messer produces gases that support industries such as aerospace, health care, electronics, food, and more. Read more.

AstenJohnson

Industry: Manufacturing

Market: National

Of Note: South-Carolina based AstenJohnson has selected Waco for its future nonwoven manufacturing plant, supporting the auto, aviation, healthcare, filtration, and home furnishing industries. The 200,000 square foot advanced manufacturing facility, located in the Waco International Aviation Park, represents an investment of $40MM, creating 36 new high-skilled jobs. Read more.

Stoughton Trailers

Industry: Manufacturing

Market: National

Of Note: Stoughton Trailers, a Wisconsin-based transportation equipment manufacturer, is growing its national footprint with a new $15MM facility in Waco's Texas Central Park. This 40,230 square foot facility will manufacture chassis products used to haul shipping containers. The facility will employ 125 and serve customers in the southern US. Read More.

WacoEconomicDevelopment.com is LIVE!

The Greater Waco Chamber is proud to present its all-new economic development website. Prospective and current business alike will find this website a one-stop-shop for real estate, incentives, data, tools, resources, and information on doing business in Greater Waco.

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WACO'S ECONOMIC INDEX

In February 2022, the Greater Waco Economic Index posted its 13th straight month of growth. The index increased to a record 146.6 up from 145.2 in January and up 11.9% from February 2021. See below some of the driving inputs of growth for Greater Waco.

MAKING THE HEADLINES

Ironman extending its partnership with Waco by 7 more years

(Waco Trib) The city of Waco and Ironman have agreed on a seven-year extension to their current contract, giving the city a two-race festival weekend through at least 2028, said Mike Vogelaar, executive director of the Greater Waco Sports Commission... Read More.

Wacoan Jim Allmon Appointed to Governor Abbott's Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee

Blackhawk Aerospace President and CEO, Jim Allmon, has been commissioned as a member of the State of Texas Governor’s Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in discerning a plan to attract and retain aviation businesses in the state. ... Read More.

Waco Secures Additional Water Rights, City is Well Positioned for Future Growth

(Waco Trib) A Brazos River water right the Waco City Council moved to purchase will support further industrial and residential development, according to city officials... Read M ore.

Waco's Cameron Park Zoo Ranks Amongst the 50 Best Zoos in the US

(Always Pets) Waco's Cameron Park Zoo ranks 48 out of more than 2,400 zoos in the United States... Read More.

Waco Supports New Baylor Basketball Arena through $73MM TIF Agreement

(Waco Trib) The Tax Increment Financing Zone board recommended granting $73 million in tax revenue to Baylor, the city of Waco, and Catalyst Urban Development to fund the construction of the basketball arena and the planned transformation of the surrounding blocks of downtown Waco along the Brazos River... Read More.

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