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The purpose of the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) is to promote, encourage, and enhance the creation of primary employer jobs and capital investment in Kilgore, Texas. The KEDC Board of Directors oversees the use of local economic development funds. The members will work with interested parties on the use of these funds as an incentive for locating or expanding in Kilgore, Texas.

Any proposal from KEDC is contingent upon the company qualifying for assistance under KEDC’s guidelines for credit worthiness. It is understood that the company must provide KEDC and its credit advisors all of the necessary information to make this determination.

Demographics
The following information is provided in order to give an accurate account of the population and population trends for  the City of Kilgore and Kilgore's Labor Market Draw Area.  Additional more detailed information is available by contacting the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation. 
Education

The following education information is provided in order to give an accurate account of the educational opportunities for  the City of Kilgore and Kilgore's Labor Market Draw Area.  Additional more detailed information is available by contacting the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation.

Employers

 

Company Name Category Employment
Halliburton Services Oilfield Services 700
Kilgore Independent School District Primary & Secondary Public Education 606
General Dynamics SATCOM                                             Satellite Communication Equipment 460
Kilgore College Higher Education Institute 354
Region VII Education Service Center Regional Public Education Service Provider 290
Martin Midstream Partners, LP Mkt. & Transporting of Petroleum/Chemicals 241
Skeeter Products, Inc.                           Recreational            220
Exterran            Compression Services 197
Closure Systems International, Inc. Plastic Containers 165
Orgill, Inc.     Warehouse Distribution 157
City of Kilgore Municipal Government 155
BJ Services Oilfield Services 155
Pak-Sher Company Plastic Bags 154
Merritt Tool Company Machined Aircraft Parts, Misc. Trans. Equip. 117
Allied Waste Services Solid Waste Management 92
Cudd Pressure Control Oilfield Services 85
Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc. Oilfield Services 83
Weatherford International Oil & Gas Services 76
Baker Petrolite Oil & Gas Services 55
Integrated Production Services Oil & Gas Services 54

 

Economic Incentives
The purpose of the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) is to promote, encourage, and enhance the creation of primary employer jobs and capital investment in Kilgore, Texas. The KEDC Board of Directors oversees the use of local economic development funds. The members will work with interested parties on the use of these funds as an incentive for locating or expanding in Kilgore, Texas.

Any proposal from KEDC is contingent upon the company qualifying for assistance under KEDC’s guidelines for credit worthiness. It is understood that the company must provide KEDC and its credit advisors all of the necessary information to make this determination.

Application for Incentives
(PDF file) 

 
Training

Texas coordinates employee-training programs through the community college system and the East Texas Workforce Board.

The Kilgore community receives services through Kilgore College, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and East Texas Workforce Board. Kilgore College and TSTC tailor training curriculum to match the needs of each specific company in addition to standard certificate programs/courses.

The state-funded Skills Development Fund job-training program is available to new or to expanding existing industry through local community colleges.  The college will work with companies to prepare the application for state training funds.

Pre-employment testing and screening are also available.

Kilgore’s reputation for exceptional training serves traditional as well as high technology industries.

Transportation

The following information is provided in order to give an accurate account of the transportation infrastructure in and around Kilgore, Texas.  Additional more detailed information is available by contacting the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation.

Utility & Services

Content about Utilities and Services.

A Skilled Workforce

The area workforce is heavily concentrated in the manufacturing, services, and trade sectors. Manufacturing employment accounts for 17% of all jobs in the labor force. A highly skilled labor force contributes to this area’s high manufacturing base with more than 200 manufacturers in a 40-mile radius. Of the major manufacturing companies in this area, 31% are involved in machinery manufacturing and 24% - fabricated metal products manufacturing.


*Represented by ten or more companies in area

IEDC Data Standards
The following information is provided with the intent of giving you the most relevant information possible for making decisions about expansion in Kilgore, Texas.