The Village of Mundelein packs a big punch for a community of its size. Rich in history and showing great promise for the future, Mundelein has rebranded and redefined itself. By leveraging its evolving economic base and fostering an exceptional quality of life, the village offers the services and amenities to support business, residents and visitors alike.
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Orange County, TX
Bustling and Business-Friendly
According to local lore, Orange County, Texas acquired its name from native orange groves that attracted the attention of boatmen as they navigated the Sabine River, which marks the eastern boundary of the county. Today, Orange County is a bustling place of roughly 83,000 people located in southeastern Texas, right against the border with Louisiana. The county is renowned for chemical manufacturing, ship-building, fishing tournaments, ecotourism and an enviably low cost of living.
Matagorda County, TX
Best Rural County in Texas
The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is working hard to attract new industries and commercial businesses to county. The group also is working to expand the agriculture sector as well as established local businesses and tourist infrastructure.
Bulverde/Spring Branch EDF
Where Business & Technology Meets the Front Porch of the Texas Hill Country
When San Antonio began creeping north into the surrounding hill country, the rural residents of western Comal County decided to take action. The City of Bulverde—also known as the “Front Porch of the Texas Hill CountryTM”—incorporated as a City in the late 1990s and early 2000s to prevent San Antonio from annexing and encompassing the area…
Lamar County, TX
A Resilient Texan County on the Move
Lamar County, Texas has endured its share of natural disasters and always come back strong. In addition to resilient residents, the county—located in northern Texas against the border with Oklahoma—boasts a bustling agricultural and manufacturing sector. Lamar also features ample recreational opportunities. Paris, the county seat, has a 65-foot high replica of the Eiffel Tower in honor of the city’s namesake, but topped with a red cowboy hat.
Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County
A Texas Miracle
Hopkins County, which includes the town of Sulphur Springs, is a rural community located along the second busiest freight highway in the state of Texas, about halfway between Dallas and Arkansas. A positive business climate and strong economy—even throughout the recession—has made the community a prime example of the “Texas Miracle.”
Gainesville, TX
A Slice of Americana
Gainesville, Texas combines small town living with all the amenities of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “It is a great place to raise a family,” says Arleene Loyd, Director of Gainesville Economic Development Corporation (GEDC). You are out of the traffic jams in the major metropolitan areas, but you are close enough to enjoy those amenities.”
Texas, USA
Where Opportunities Abound
‘Wide Open for Business’ pretty much says it all when considering the state of Texas’ unique offerings to the international market. Indeed, Texas is a national leader not only for creating one-quarter of all jobs in the United States since 2005 but for its ability to outshine the competition on many levels.
Jefferson County Development Council
Building from a Solid Foundation
Nestled in the unspoiled forests and scenic mountains of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, Jefferson County is a tourism mecca with a solid manufacturing base. “Overall, the largest industry in the county is manufacturing,” says Brad Lashinsky, Executive Director of Jefferson County Development Council. “It makes up 23.6 percent of our industry, which provides us a solid foundation on which to grow and operate.”
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