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The Midland, Texas, aerospace and defense industry has endless opportunities as an FAA-approved horizontal launch site. After decades as the heart of the oil and gas industry in West Texas, Midland, the fastest-growing midsize city in the U.S., is dedicated to economic diversification and opportunities in aerospace and defense.Leasing incentives...Continue Reading

The SciTech Forum in Orlando, Florida had a distinctly West Texas feel last week, as one current and one former Midland ISD student served as panelists at the annual event put on by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The forum brings together thousands of experts, researchers, and...Continue Reading

A skilled workforce, with twice the national average of engineers, creates the perfect opportunity for scaling aerospace companies to recruit top talent and expand operations quickly in Midland. Across industries, a talent pool of over 280,000 professionals can be tapped to meet other aerospace staffing needs. Midland’s skilled workforce anchored in...Continue Reading

A venture fund that works with Presidentelect Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr, is leading a $60 million series C investment in rocket motors and propellant startup Firehawk Aerospace, Forbes has learned. It’s the first defense tech investment for 1789 Capital, which funds companies aligned with a conservative world view...Continue Reading

Research and development opportunities exist with shovel-ready sites at the Spaceport Business Park adjacent to Midland International Air & Spaceport today! Join the leading aerospace and defense companies that already call the park home and benefit from its proximity to the commercial space launch site and a unique testing facility.Shovel-ready...Continue Reading

A horizontal launch site, complemented by a skilled workforce, set Midland, TX, apart as the best location for relocating aerospace and defense businesses. Proximity to research facilities streamlines development, and the booming aerospace community creates unique growth opportunities with adjacent industries.Midland’s commercial space launch site and business park make aerospace...Continue Reading

Aerospace businesses continue to boom in Midland with the announced expansion of Starfighters Space Inc. to the Midland International Air & Space Port in September 2024. The innovative company operates the only commercial fleet on the planet able to fly at over two times the speed of sound, or Mach2+. Through the...Continue Reading

People in Texas take pride in who they are. From holding the door open for a stranger to lending a helping hand to a neighbor, being a Texan is a way of life. But too many times, drivers leave that Lone Star spirit behind when they get on the road,...Continue Reading

Organizational change is notoriously challenging, with up to 70% of change initiatives failing. Why? Often, clunky interfaces, confusing processes, and poor communication transform potentially positive changes into productivity nightmares. Indeed, these obstacles are key contributors to the high failure rate of change initiatives. But what if there were a way...Continue Reading

The workforce at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is as diverse as the roads the agency builds and maintains, encompassing multiple generations working side by side to connect Texans.From recent graduates to seasoned professionals, the blend of perspectives, experiences and skills is a testament to TxDOT's inclusive and collaborative...Continue Reading

Business owners, the Texas Workforce Commission has launched TXWORKS, an internship program that includes reimbursement for participating employers. TXWORKS offers internship postings and an application process for employers and interns. More information can be found online and here. Continue Reading

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of his Small Business Freedom Council to review government efficiency for Texas businesses and sent a letter to Texas state agency heads directing them to provide recommendations to cut unnecessary government regulations."One of my priorities as Governor is to empower small business owners and...Continue Reading

Midland ranks third in the highest weekly wages in 2023 across the United States.San Jose and San Francisco come in first and second. Read the full report here.Continue Reading

The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that Midland ranked second in the nation in per capita personal income by metropolitan area in 2023.The $143,469 per capita income in Midland, TX follows the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA in California at $148,036.The average in per capita personal income across the US in...Continue Reading

The holiday season in Midland is filled with family traditions and fun events impossible to replicate anywhere else. Despite the lure of online shopping, countless residents in Midland still enjoy buying in-store, picking up items locally, or purchasing gift cards from their favorite restaurants and shops to appease the pickiest...Continue Reading

Midland, Texas, stands out for its efficient transportation system, making travel convenient for its residents. Well-maintained highways like I-20, I-14, and I-27 provide smooth, stress-free commutes both within the city and to nearby regions. The Midland Odessa Urban Transit District offers reliable public transportation through the EZ Rider bus system,...Continue Reading

When Archer Review CEO Dr. Karthik Koduru moved his small but growing company from Illinois to Texas a few years ago, he had the same things on his mind as the CEO of any giant multinational.“I wanted to move to Texas for the business-friendly reasons,” he told me on a...Continue Reading

Midland, Texas, has long been a cornerstone of the Lone Star State's economic landscape. Known for its booming energy sector and growing aerospace industry, Midland's consistent growth and quality of life are drawing national attention. Midland, Texas, ranks as Texas's fifth-largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) economy based on GDP. It...Continue Reading

At TxDOT's Materials and Testing Division (MTD), the team conducts essential tests to ensure all roadway materials — concrete, asphalt, etc. — meet strict standards.“The test procedure is basically the recipe for how to bake a cake, except here we are running a test,” said Ryan Barborak, director of TxDOT’s...Continue Reading

Midland, Texas, offers abundant employment opportunities across various industries. While the energy sector remains central to Midland's economy, the city boasts a growing aerospace and defense sector. This diverse economy ensures that professionals from various backgrounds can find rewarding career paths, making Midland a dynamic and prosperous place to live...Continue Reading

Governor Greg Abbott congratulated hardworking Texans and Texas employers on leading all states for jobs created over the last 12 months following the release of employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Texas added 327,400 nonfarm jobs from September 2023 to September 2024 — by far the...Continue Reading

A statewide initiative to address highway chokepoints in Texas is making major progress this fall with multiple projects breaking ground.TxDOT is making huge strides to help address congestion in major cities through its Texas Clear Lanes initiative. Three major projects getting under construction include:North Houston Highway Improvement project in HoustonCapital...Continue Reading

Across the country, stores are empty while porches fill with delivery boxes, placing retail owners and developers in a unique position. The changes retailers need to make are fundamental, not incremental, and these changes begin with decisions about how to locate, build, and outfit retail spaces.From the earliest days of...Continue Reading