Connecting your business
to prosperity in America's
fastest-growing region.
Two counties. Nine cities. One partnership dedicated to making your U.S. expansion seamless, from site selection to first hire and beyond.
in the U.S.
a 45-min drive
job growth
personal income tax
The Region in Context
At the crossroads of North America's fastest-growing trade corridor.
Hays and Caldwell Counties sit along the Interstate 35 corridor in Central Texas, midway between Austin and San Antonio, two of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the United States, and part of the broader Austin MSA, one of the top 10 largest metros in the country.
Two international airports within a 45-minute drive. Austin-Bergstrom International and San Antonio International together offer over 100 direct destinations, including service to Mexico, Canada, Europe, and beyond.
Direct interstate & toll-road access. IH-35, IH-10, and SH-130 converge here, connecting our region to the U.S. Midwest, the Gulf Coast, and the Mexican border at Laredo, the busiest land port of entry in the Western Hemisphere.
Target Industries
Six industries where our region already has the people, the suppliers, and the runway to scale.
Our two-county region sits inside one of the most diversified industrial corridors in the U.S. — between Austin's tech and advanced manufacturing economy and San Antonio's aerospace, biosciences, and military base. Rather than chase every sector, HCEDP concentrates recruitment in six industries with proven traction, deep local talent pipelines anchored at Texas State University, and built-in supplier networks reaching from Tesla's Gigafactory to the Port of Corpus Christi.
Growth, Jobs & Industry
(vs. 10.6% U.S.)
Jobs
or Higher
The region is projected to add another 74,000+ residents between 2025 and 2030, sustaining a roughly 20% growth rate per five-year window. Net in-migration averaged 7,650 people per year in 2022, and the working-age population (25, 39) is over-indexed compared to the national average.
Wages stretch further here with our Cost of Living Index at 93.8, meaningfully below the U.S. average of 100.
For employers, this means competitive wage offers relative to large metros while employees enjoy a higher real standard of living.
Regional Assets
Our region is built for projects of every scale and structure. From greenfield mega-sites to existing spec industrial shells, in-region utilities are scaling alongside development, and proximity to suppliers and research universities accelerates time-to-operations.
The Hays-Caldwell Region draws from a deep talent pipeline, anchored by a young, educated population and steady in-migration from the Austin metro. Regional institutions like Texas State University and Austin Community College support a continuous pipeline of engineers, technicians, and skilled workers aligned tot he needs of high-tech employers.
Students
A White-Glove Experience,
Start to Success.
Entering a new country is complex. Choosing the right community, navigating incentives, building local relationships, understanding workforce: these are not tasks you should face alone. HCEDP is your single point of contact and your advocate in Central Texas. From your first conversation to your ribbon cutting and beyond, we are with you at every step, at no cost to your company.
We are not a matchmaking service. We are your partner on the ground, at no cost to your company, for as long as it takes to find success in Central Texas.