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We're excited to announce that the Midland Development Corporation and Flour Child Baked Goods have entered into an economic development agreement. MDC and Flour Child were introduced to each other through the MDC's Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program, and MDC learned about their food manufacturing process, which takes place...

Vodafone makes world's first space video call from an area of no coverage using Midland's AST SpaceMobile. Vodafone has successfully made the world’s first space video call using normal 4G/5G smartphones and satellites that will allow multiple users in areas of no mobile coverage to make and receive video calls,...
Midland, TX was ranked as Heartland Forward's most dynamic metro in their 2025 release of dynamic metropolitans. Midland comes in first against 380 other metros in the United States and all were assessed by employment, average annual pay, real GDP growth, per capita income, and measures of entrepreneurial activity. The...

How Type A tax revenue helps Midland grow
Jan 24 2025The best economic development strategy for any community focuses on sustainability and growth. Economic development organizations exist in their communities to promote economic growth and development. Midland Development Corporation is a Type A sales tax corporation with an array of tools and resources to assist a range of local community...

Midland International Air & Spaceport is an integral part of Midland’s diversified economy
Jan 23 2025The investment opportunities afforded by decades at the center of the West Texas energy sector helped Midland seize new opportunities at Midland International Air & Spaceport. The creation of a commercial space launch site, one of only 14 in the United States, further diversified the dynamic economy of Midland, Texas,...
The City of Midland reported a 33% increase in passenger total in December 2024 compared to December 2022. 66,322 passengers traveled through MAF in December 2024, an increase of 7.4% from December 2023. Around 45% of the passengers traveled with Southwest Airlines along with United, American Eagle, and Delta. Read more...

Although homebuyers and home sellers continue to encounter headlines declaring the housing market a seller’s domain with national home prices at record highs, a closer analysis shows that several regional markets have shifted, offering homebuyers increased leverage.During the pandemic housing boom, spanning from summer 2020 to spring 2022, active home...
3 Reasons Texas is Best for Businesses
Jan 17 2025Texas’ most compelling selling points no longer have anything to do with size or stars. Top-ranked as one of the best states to nurture a business based on infrastructure investments and economic advantages, Texas continues to incentivize individuals and incorporated entities alike. Here are 3 reasons business is better (and...

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...

Earlier this week, Midland, TX, ranked in the Top 5 of Best-Performing Small Cities in the United States by the Milken Institute. The Milken Institute uses metrics that consider labor market conditions, high-tech industry growth, and economic opportunities in the community. The other communities ranked in this report were:Gainesville, GeorgiaGeorge, UtahIdaho...

Economic development organizations take a multi-track approach to sustained community growth. Supporting local small businesses is frequently a top priority for intracommunity growth, and its importance grows in economic downturns or times of crisis. There are several ways to champion these enterprises no matter the size of the program budget...

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...

Midland’s skilled workforce and engineering base are ready to meet aerospace industry demands
Jan 9 2025A 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...

VC Firm Tied To Trump Jr. Leads New Defense Investment In 3D-Printed Rocket Propellant Startup
Jan 8 2025A 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...

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...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas' booming manufacturing sector and highlighted the state's notable investments to this critical industry to further cement "Made in Texas" as a powerful global brand.“Through innovation, dependability, and our world-class workforce, our manufacturing industry ensures ‘Made in Texas’ remains a powerful global...

America’s metropolitan areas are resilient, and adaptable, but the economic power of the United States has been shifting to some new and surprising cities.Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report, compiled with data from Chmura Economics & Analytics, provides an in-depth look at which cities are thriving, which regions are...
Texas’ Economy Dominates In 2024
Dec 26 2024Governor Greg Abbott lauded Texas' robust economy with records unmatched by any other state, as Texas continues to attract both large and small businesses in 2024.“Texas is the leading economy in the United States because we move at the speed of business," said Governor Abbott. "This year, I launched two...

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...

A business-friendly city and horizontal launch site make Midland the best choice for business relocation
Dec 18 2024A 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...
TxDOT launches AI Strategic Plan
Dec 17 2024Amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help make Texas roads safer and enhance mobility across the state.TxDOT has released its Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan marking a significant step toward enhancing processes, policies and the responsible...
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,...

How AI Is Transforming Change Management
Dec 11 2024Organizational 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...
A culture of collaboration
Dec 10 2024The 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...