The Wage & Benefit Survey and Analysis for Central Texas required the efforts of a team of specialists ranging from economic developers to economists.
Business Relocation
Copperas Cove, part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood MSA, is in one of the fastest growing markets in the state of Texas. Located just off the high-tech corridor between Dallas and Austin, it is rapidly becoming the preferred location for back office, light industries, and retail operations.
Its one-hour proximity to Austin lends itself as an ideal location for expanding high-tech companies and their suppliers.
Labor Study
The analysis of the Central Texas labor force leads to several conclusions: the area has a highly skilled and very well-educated labor pool; the majority of unemployed will work for under $20 per hour; and has a good supply of available part-time and shift labor.
Transportation
Located just off the high-tech corridor between Dallas and Austin, Copperas Cove is rapidly becoming the preferred location for back office, light industries, and retail operations. Its one-hour proximity to Austin lends itself as an ideal location for expanding high-tech companies and their suppliers.
Available Sites and Locations
Copperas Cove EDC has compiled a searchable database of available sites and locations in the Copperas Cove area. This database allows for searches using a variety of parameters such as acreage, square footage, price, for lease or for sale or both, and street address.
Economic Development Guidelines
Community incentives will be equally available to qualifying existing businesses and those recruited from outside Coryell County.
Incentives
Negotiable local incentives are awarded based on an Economic Impact Analysis. Incentives might include workforce training funds, relocation allowances, infrastructure improvements, developed or undeveloped land, one-stop municipal permitting, waiver of municipal fees, Reinvestment Zone plus Job Fair assistance and sponsorship.
