High Ground Offers Exceptional Opportunities
Published Sep 16, 2008
The cowboy, such as this sculpture at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, remains a durable symbol here.
From the Panhandle region in the north through the South Plains and on down to the Permian Basin, The High Ground of Texas offers exceptional business opportunities and an outstanding quality of life.
In all, the three sections span more than 60 counties and contain a population of 1.2 million people, including a workforce of about 550,000.
Promoting economic growth in this region, where elevations typically exceed 3,000 feet, is The High Ground of Texas, a nonprofit marketing organization that in 2008 is celebrating 20 years of service. Its members include economic development corporations, cities, counties, chambers of commerce, cooperatives, educational institutions, industry associations, utilities and workforce organizations.
Municipalities of all sizes are aggressive and actively involved in the pursuit of economic growth. Target industries include alternative energy, beef processing, biotechnology, dairy, distribution, food processing, manufacturing and value-added agricultural products.
Top 10 Reasons To Do Business in The High Ground of Texas
1. Strategic Location
From the East Coast to the West Coast, from Mexico to California, The High Ground region is in the middle of the action. We’ve got a superior transportation infrastructure – everything except a port – that will take care of your distribution needs.
2. Quality of Life
Whether you enjoy the amenities of city life or the tranquility of rural living, The High Ground has everything that makes an excellent standard of living: outstanding educational institutions, top-notch medical facilities, retail stores, affordable housing, recreational opportunities and friendly neighbors. Museums, symphonies, children’s art programs, sports events and live theater can be found in the smallest of cities to the metro areas.
3. Lower Costs
Enjoy all of the services needed to make your business a success, without the high costs. Want a cost comparison? It’s yours for the asking.
4. Excellent Work Ethic
The folks in The High Ground take pride in their work – just ask employers like Affiliated Foods, American Cotton Growers, Anon Refinery, Bell Helicopter, Coca-Cola, Owens Corning, Western Builders and many others. Whether in need of skilled or unskilled workers, you can count on a labor pool that appreciates putting in a good day’s work.
5. High Educational Standards
From kindergarten to doctoral programs, educational opportunities in The High Ground are limitless. High-school-to-work and high-school-to-college programs enhance students’ career prospects. Sixteen colleges and universities provide a tremendous array of educational choices for young people and adults alike.
6. Diverse Economy
The High Ground may be known for its beautiful rolling plains and panoramic vistas, but the region is home to a diverse economy with components that include agriculture, alternative energy, aviation, corporate headquarters, distribution centers, food processing, manufacturing, petroleum, refineries and much, much more.
7. Favorable Business Climate
The region’s economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, cities, counties, trade associations and utility companies all stand ready to help you expand your business and be successful here.
8. Collaboration
A long-standing code of conduct in The High Ground is: Help your neighbor. The attitude of “What’s good for one is good for all” continues to breed successful ventures. When you choose to do business and/or live in a High Ground city, expect a “package deal” – a friendly region that will support your needs.
9. Boundless Spirit
Infused with what is sometimes called “pioneer spirit,” we are independent folks who know how to get things done. We like our sunsets and our horses grazing on a beautiful afternoon, but our region is at the forefront of technology, and our businesses are highly competitive in the global marketplace.
10. Opportunity
If there is one word to define what The High Ground is all about, it is opportunity – opportunitity as far as the eye can see. Everything you need in a location is found in The High Ground. It’s what we call “A 51st State of Mind.”
Photo by Jesse Knish
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