Key Industries

Temple Is Home to the Top Industries of Texas

Workforce, accessibility and low costs – three strengths that propel key industries and boost business expansion in Temple, Texas. 

Well-established and well-supported, Temple business sectors include global and national frontrunners in the top industries of Texas: manufacturing, business services, health and life sciences, and logistics and distribution. 

Connectivity and proximity to major markets go a long way in a region 2.5 hours from 28 million people in cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, San Antonio, Houston and Austin. Additionally, Temple is only a 5-hour drive to the border of Mexico. Bustling interstates, rail systems and five airports streamline point A to point B for Temple products and people. Business moves in Temple at 15% less than the national average and with financial and tax incentives designed for bigger bottom lines.  

Behind medical pacesetters and production lines is a diverse and ever-growing workforce (average age 34.6). College graduates, vocationally trained specialists and an annual 3,600+ veterans originating in Temple provide the expertise relied on by bioscience innovators, manufacturers, STEM fields, logistics leaders and more. 

Corporate headquarters, small companies and ventures in between benefit from a business climate focused on the essentials for business success in Central Texas. 

Explore Temple, Texas’ key industries or learn more about the Temple, TX workforce. 

Corporate headquarters, small companies and ventures in between benefit from a business climate focused on the essentials for business success in Central Texas.

Explore Temple’s key industries or learn more about the Temple, TX workforce.

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