Kristina Collins
Sr. Vice President, Economic Development
Waco “the next great city in Texas” is the state’s fastest growing region. Just 1.5 hours from both Dallas and Austin, Waco is within 3 hours of 80 % of Texas’ population. Waco is a vibrant, growing community with diverse industries, including manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, and professional service and robust infrastructure. Our regional labor force of 300,000 + and college student pipeline of 75,000 + provide the skilled talent needed by employers.
248,505 (Waco MSA)
737,400
(Region)
47,828 $
121,000
(Waco MSA)
324,000
(Region)
Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation / Aerospace, Defense / Security, Warehousing / Distribution / Logistics
Kristina Collins Sr. Vice President, Economic Development
www.wacochamber.com kcollins@wacochamber.com 001-254-757-5635List of European Companies who have already invested
| Name | Industry | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Allergan (Ireland) | Pharmaceuticals | 650 |
| Time Manufacturing (Ireland) | Aerial Lift Manufacturing | 430 |
| Ferguson Enterprises (United Kingdom) | Pipes and Machining | 132 |
| Manitou Americas (France) | Construction Machines and Site Equipment | 126 |
| Polyglass USA - Mapai Group (Spain) | Insulation and Coating | 25 |