Kingsville EDC

“Our families and businesses are a direct reflection of the economic health of our community. We are only as strong and viable as our community. Since economic well-being is essential to the quality of life, we must work as a team for the common good, so that all have the opportunity to succeed.”

-Joe Henkel,
President, Kleberg
First National Bank

Located in South Texas, the Greater Kingsville Economic Development Council is a non-profit corporation funded by both private and public dollars. Formed in 1987 as a joint effort of the City of Kingsville and Kleberg County, Texas, the Council helps to maintain the quality of life in the area by promoting economic opportunity in the region. The Council believes the creation of new jobs will allow Kingsville residents better employment opportunities; it will also expand the tax base and decrease the tax burden on existing property owners. New employment also provides additional disposable income which allows small businesses to profit and expand.

The mission of the Economic Development Council is to create new jobs through acquisition, expansion, and retention of primary income-producing industries, and to enhance diverse investment opportunities which expand the Kingsville and Kleberg County tax base.

The purpose of this website is to provide community and area information, links to resources in Kingsville Texas, relocation information, listings of realtors in Kingsville, and general information about the EDC.

Our vision is for the Kingsville area to be an excellent place for a superior quality of life for families, workers, and for investors.

People – The Council will support issues and projects that develop and maintain a superior quality of life, and that will promote and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce to support the retention and growth of jobs.

Education - The Council will support excellence in education, from pre-school through post-graduate studies, so that the system serves as a magnet to attract and retain families, workers, and investors.

Infrastructure – The Council will support governmental, political, and private sectors to maintain a competitive capacity for water, sewer, transportation, housing, power, and communication resources that are provided in a safe, secure and attractive environment.

Financial – The Council will support activities to provide and maintain sound and fertile economic opportunity for businesses and consumers.

In what primary types of industries is the EDC interested?

Call Centers/Information providers
Aerospace/defense contractors
Petro-chemical industries
Agricultural industries
Fabric spinning, weaving, cutting, sewing
Distribution & warehousing
Plastic molders & manufacturers
Electronic components
Medical/HealthCare services

What Makes The EDC So Effective?

Responds quickly to business inquiries
Maintains current database of available sites and buildings
Maintains current community information regarding labor, utilities, support services, demographics, etc.
Forms alliances with local utility companies, Texas Dept. of Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, and Kingsville Area Industrial Foundation, Port of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Business Alliance.
Serves as liaison between city, county, school district, and water authority on providing recruitment incentives/tax abatements.