According to TIP Strategies, a respected Austin, Texas - based economic development research and consulting firm, "New Braunfels is well-positioned to attract Toyota suppliers.  Based upon its location on I-35, proximity to San Antonio, ability to draw upon a regional labor force, new training facility, variety of real estate options, and economic development tools, New Braunfels is at a competitive advantage relative to many communities in Texas."  (See Testimonials)

TIP Strategies also authored a pre-development plan for the city-owned Municipal Airport on behalf of New Braunfels Utilities, also city-owned.  The airport is located just off State Hwy. 46 and has hundreds of acres of city-owned industrial land ready for development.  The plan is available upon request.

Freeport was adopted in the city of New Braunfels and Comal County in 2004, giving you "Double Freeport" status for all goods and inventories shipped out of Texas within 175 days of processing or receiving.  Both local school districts are considering adoption of freeport in 2005, which would give "Triple-Freeport" status.

Workforce training took a giant leap forward in 2004 with the opening of the Central Texas Technology Center (CTTC).  The CTTC is city-owned yet operated and maintained by the Alamo Community College District (ACCD), the same college system based in San Antonio working with Toyota on their training requirements.  The CTTC is dedicated to providing customized employer-based training "on-demand".  Phase II of the school is being planned.  (See Testimonials)

The city of New Braunfels has an economic development sales tax corporation dedicated to helping automotive suppliers locate operations here with various incentives.  Annual revenue exceed $2 million.  The New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation (NBIDC) contracts with the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for professional recruiting services.  The Chamber serves as the "one-stop shop" for your relocation needs.

In addition, as another example of the "pro-business" environment here, an economic development initiative known as Forward New Braunfels was started last year, raising over $500,000 from local businesses, individuals and organizations to supplement the communities efforts in helping industries locate here.

In 2004, the Home Depot Supply chose New Braunfels for their new customer service center after a nation-wide search.  The center will open this May and employ 350.  (See Testimonials)

Also in 2004, Senior Flexonics Pathway, an expansion joint manufacturer, added jobs to their New Braunfels facility from closing a plant in Tennessee.  The company used the CTTC to train their specialty welders.  (See Testimonials)

Echostar, a Dishnet company, chose a Comal County location just north of the city limits in 2004 as well.  The company is now constructing an uplink center and will employ forty (40) technical engineers to operate the center.

Millinnium Packaging, a food packager, relocated their Austin and San Antonio operations into an available building here in December of 2004.

Star Manufacturing, a metal stamper, expanded their operations here in 2004.  Star is a tier-3 supplier with a seat belt Tier 2.

1-800-572-2626
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Michael Meek, CEcD - President
meek@nbcham.org
Rusty Brockman, IOM - Director of Economic Development
rusty@nbcham.org