ECONOMY
Local Industries, Regional Impact
Industry and manufacturing are the foundation of the Coastal Bend economy.
14,000+ direct jobs supported by industry.
Hundreds of businesses indirectly supported by industry — including the small businesses you love and restaurants you frequent.
Thousands of jobs indirectly supported by industry, like your child’s teacher, homebuilders, healthcare workers and more.
When our industries thrive, so do we. Annually, local industries contribute more than:
$1.1+ billion in direct employee wages and benefits.
$20+ million to charitable initiatives benefiting education, workforce development, environmental protection and quality of life.
20,000+ community volunteer hours clocked by industry employees.
1 of every 2 dollars donated to the United Way of the Coastal Bend is provided by a member of the Coastal Bend Industry Association or their employees.
Source: Texas Economic Development Corp.