Henderson Economic Development Corp.
Contact: Shelby Jacobs
300 West Main St.
Henderson, TX 75652
Phone: 903-392-0447
www.hendersonedc.com

OVERVIEW

Transportation & Location

At the intersection of 5 highways and within 200 miles of Dallas and the Ports in Houston.

Affordability

Cost of living from home cost to everyday life and cost of doing business is just right in Henderson.

Refreshing Community

Big enough to live it, small enough to love it, close enough to get to the rest.

Life in Balance

Life is best lived where your family and fun thrive as much as your work life. Get out of the big city and enjoy your life with us.

Growth & Expansion

A fresh sense of vitality and business growth is taking over this stable community. New growth and expansion is happening, and we want you to be a part of it.

The Right Location – 4 States, 200 Miles

19-million population within 200 miles of Henderson. Including Fort Worth/Dallas, Shreveport & Houston.

TARGET INDUSTRIES

Manufacturing

The regional industry has a solid foundation in manufacturing clusters which includes plastics and rubber products, machinery, petroleum, and metal fabrication. Manufacturing represents a large portion of the existing workforce base and skill set. The sector also includes opportunities for leather, wood products, mineral products, and communication and equipment manufacturing. The industry has above average annual wages.

Healthcare

The healthcare cluster is a large component that includes facilities and organizations providing health and wellness through healthcare providers, hospitals, and specialty medical facilities. Henderson’s healthcare potential is strong with a large regional cluster of existing healthcare providers and support services, and regional access to a rural population dependent on these services.

Advanced Food Manufacturing

Industries in food manufacturing transform livestock and agricultural products for intermediate and final consumption. Emerging technologies and shifts in consumer preferences are disrupting the industry and creating opportunities for business creation and growth. The large regional agricultural and distribution base supports the industry.

Transportation & Storage

The industry is primarily engaged in transporting passengers and goods, warehousing and storing goods, and providing services to these establishments.Existing regional businesses involved in transportation indicate access to major regional highways and a fast and reliable distribution network. These existing transportation networks and opportunities for manufacturing growth create opportunities for regional distribution centers.

WORKFORCE

Labor Force

The Henderson area possesses a solid workforce. A civilian labor force of over 285,000 workers reside within Henderson’s 35-mile labor shed and a labor force of over 300,000 people reside within the 45-mile outer draw area. The top four categories for workforce employment in the area are: Health Services, Retail, Education and Manufacturing. The Henderson and East Texas region have a very low percentage of union participation.

Education

Henderson’s schools do a great job of educating our kids, and Kilgore College provides higher education courses along with dual credit courses. Kilgore College and Henderson High School both have welding training programs in Henderson. In addition, Henderson High School’s Career Technology Program offers course study in health sciences, business, graphic design, welding and technology, and more.

YOU WILL FIT RIGHT IN

If you look a little closer, you will find that Henderson is more than just a bustling hub of efficient transportation, good schools, and an ideal working environment. You will find a supportive, close-knit, and family-friendly community ready to welcome you, your business or industry, and your families to our piece of East Texas.

Henderson is the kind of place where you will always know your neighbors, giving back to the community is a priority, and the people truly rally around each other in unity. Combine that with lakes, towering pines, affordable living, easy commutes, and quick access to major highways – and you’ve got it all here in Henderson.  In short, Henderson feels like home and is where business comes home!

Henderson is big enough to live it and small enough to love it.