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Midland Development Corporation proudly partners with Higher Orbits to bring the Go For Launch program to Midland students each year. Midland High School seniors Alyssa Urbina, Catalina Rodriguez, and Ulisses Hernandez participated in Go For Launch and designed an experiment that will be launched on the SpaceX-30 and will be tested...
Midland, Texas has ranked #8 in Site Selection Magazine's Top Metros in 2023. Jumping from spot #57, Midland has a busy year in 2023 with multiple local projects across the community. Adding the excitement, the state of Texas and Governor Abbot won their 12th Governor's Cup from Site Selection. From 2022,...
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Catarina Gonzales to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a term set to expire August 31, 2029. TCEQ protects the state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development.“With a wealth of experience in environmental work and leadership roles, Catarina Gonzales...
TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas program announced a new partnership with Texas PBS as part of a statewide awareness campaign about ways Texans can protect and conserve the people, places, and natural resources in our state.Take Care of Texas and Texas PBS are partnering to promote awareness of conservation efforts...
Midland International Air & Space Port serves both Midland, TX, and Odessa, TX with direct flights to a number of US cities and major airports. Located conveniently right between the two cities, MAF is home to several airlines that are ready to take you to your destination.Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and...
As we bid farewell to 2023, the Midland Development Corporation (MDC) reflects on a year marked by growth, collaboration and transformative initiatives. Lourcey Sams, Chairman of the MDC Board of Directors, says, "2023 has been a remarkable year for Midland's economic development. We appreciate the support of our community in...
Midland, TX and McLean, VA, January 23, 2023 - MITRE, a not-for-profit technology company, and the Midland Development Corporation (MDC), the economic development organization for Midland, Texas signed an agreement to work together to accelerate their common vision for commercial space and high-speed flight operations in the United States. MDC...
STATE OF THE STATES 2024
Jan 8 2024Among the themes to emerge across the 50 state legislatures and governor’s offices over the past year is how to attract funding from a family of major federal programs toting hundreds of billions of dollars in funds. The various challenges and grants follow closely behind Recovery Act funds for which...
Texas Wins 2023 State Of The Year
Jan 5 2024Governor Greg Abbott celebrated that Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state's best-in-the-nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a "blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation." This marks the fifth State of the Year win for Texas...
Insights on Staffing and the Location Decision
Dec 25 2023When selecting a new site, companies today confront an ever-changing landscape of factors to consider, from site and facility planning to workforce analytics and training. Christine Chandler, president of AdvantaStaff, and Lovora Brown, AdvantaStaff’s director of Operations, who bring a combined 50 years’ experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry,...
The site selection process often includes 18+ months of a national search with dozens of employer interviews and meetings with economic developers, workforce development groups, and higher education institutions. While sophisticated site selection consultants perform due diligence to ensure their client’s immediate workforce needs are met, the process often emphasizes...
Coming in 2024, Delta Air Lines is flying into Midland with three new daily flight options to Austin, Texas. Service will begin on April 22nd with tickets available for these flights on December 16th.This new offering expands connectivity to and from Midland for both work and fun. Midland International Air &...
Insights on Staffing and the Location Decision
Dec 18 2023When selecting a new site, companies today confront an ever-changing landscape of factors to consider, from site and facility planning to workforce analytics and training. Christine Chandler, president of AdvantaStaff, and Lovora Brown, AdvantaStaff’s director of Operations, who bring a combined 50 years’ experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2024 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. These fellowships introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts (HSSD) to the vast array of USDA resources available...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ continuing economic momentum as new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the Texas economy expanded faster than the nation as a whole for the fourth quarter in a row. Second quarter 2023 real GDP—the value of all goods and services produced—grew...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad today announced that USDA is strengthening its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a network of 25 organizations to help people in rural and underserved communities access affordable, modern and safe wastewater infrastructure.The actions being...
Building new and expanding existing facilities are complex undertakings. Companies face myriad decisions in first selecting a site and then in the long-term challenges of managing ongoing operations. A labor market analysis is a critical step in the site selection process, as the company needs to understand the local demographics...
Texas workers need access to training and child care to sustain economic growth, experts say
Dec 1 2023With a rapidly expanding economy, Texas leads the nation in job growth, but faces higher unemployment and poverty rates than the U.S. as a whole. The state’s workforce development leaders say connecting employees to training programs, child care services and continuing education are crucial to keeping pace with growth.Tamara Atkinson,...
Data recently shared from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that the Midland MSA is leading in several areas.Per-capita personal income in Midland, TX jumped from $123,682 in 2021 to $143,516 in 2022. The national average in the US is $65,470. Coming second and third to our city are San...
New sidewalks, bikeways and other types of infrastructure will help improve safety and enhance quality of life in Texas communities with approval by the Texas Transportation Commission of more than $345 million for projects across the state.The funding will go towards 83 projects that will improve access while providing safety...
What makes a state a great place to do business? Let us count the ways.There are more than a dozen factors that enterprises find are important to their success — and, in particular, vital considerations as they decide where to locate, relocate or expand. These factors influence various aspects of...
Governor Greg Abbott today approved the Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2024–2031. Developed by the Texas Workforce Investment Council, “Accelerating Alignment: Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024–2031” guides the state’s workforce system partners in the administration of training and development programs that promote the...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation by Site Selection Magazine. Announced during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, this is the third national best business climate ranking for Texas this year, with awards announced in June and September.“Today,...
Fresh from winning its 11th consecutive Governor’s Cup for total capital investment projects earlier this year, Texas is finishing 2023 with top billing in Site Selection’s annual ranking of state business climates. The ranking is based on 10 criteria, including a survey of corporate site selectors, qualified projects logged in...