Coastal Bend Region Unites, Promotes Its Advantages
Published May 02, 2008
1. Location
Corpus Christi is an important seaport and central gathering place for communities up and down the Texas coastline.
2. Information Technology
Corpus Christi has been ranked No. 1 by the Center for Digital Government, which examines and assesses how city governments are utilizing information technology to operate and deliver quality service to their customers and citizens.
3. Military Presence
Both the Army and Navy have facilities in the Coastal Bend region, providing important military training and a big boost for the local economy.
4. Energy Technologies
The Coastal Bend continues to be strong in the oil and gas industry. Success in this industry also extends into the plastics and chemicals fields and is expanding into biotechnology.
5. Population Growth
The population throughout the Coastal Bend increased by 20,000 people from 2000 to 2005, creating continued growth in the education, recreation and health-care sectors.
6. Sixth-Largest Port
The Port of Corpus Christi continues to be an important economic engine for the Coastal Bend region and is well positioned for international trade including bulk, container and refrigerated cargos.
7. International Trade
Ever-increasing trade between the Coastal Bend and Mexico is resulting in sustained growth in many industries, including the trucking and warehousing sectors of the regional economy.
8. Tourism
Wildlife, marine life and the abundance of birds are a few reasons why the Coastal Bend area is becoming increasingly popular for vacationers.
9. Health Care
The Coastal Bend region is expanding its health-care services, including residential care, nursing and personal care, miscellaneous health-care specialties, hospitals, and general health practitioners.
10. Workforce Development
The region is aggressively working to train a highly skilled workforce in order to meet the business challenges in a global economy.
For more information, contact:
WorkSource
400 Mann St., Suite 1000
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 225-1098
Fax: (361) 814-3450
www.coastalworksource.com
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