Mission Statement

Strengthen relationships, build partnerships, and provide solutions that cause entities to Choose Temple.

Business Attraction & Site Selection Services

Temple ED staff recognizes and appreciates the time-sensitive and confidential nature of business attraction projects and are responsive to the site selection team's needs. Staff serves as business ombudsmen to all clients and facilitates communication and development of new projects. Below are just a few of the ways the Temple EDC can assist with Business Attraction projects.

• Comprehensive database of information on available sites and buildings, demographic data, labor market information, and wage data.
  
• Workforce training resources involving employers, public schools and community college.
  
• Assistance in site selection, expansion needs, financial resources and other services throughout the planning and development process.
  
• Marketing presentations and area tours.
  
• Trained and skilled economic development professionals to assist with business needs.

Incentives

The City of Temple and the Temple EDC offer a wide variety of incentives. These could include but not limited to tax abatement, cash grants, low cost or free industrial sites and workforce development grants. To get a better understanding of what we offer, visit our Incentive Overview page. Other information can be found under Incentives on the Economic Development Policy and Community Based Incentives pages.

Workforce Development

Temple EDC works closely with the Central Texas Workforce Center and Temple College to provide customized training and continuing education for business and industry. More information can be obtained about our Labor Force, Wage & Salary and Employment data on pages located under Workforce.

Between 800 and 1,000 soldiers separate from the military each month at Fort Hood, one of the largest military installations in the free world. These soldiers represent a constantly replenishing labor supply. Fort Hood has developed an ACAP Program (Army Career & Alumni Program) to assist employers in matching skills and job requirements.