Retention/Expansion
Total Number of New Prospect Files Opened in 2007: 1
Current Active Prospects: 2
Potential Capital Investment from Prospects: $625,000
Potential New Jobs from Prospects: 0
Potential Retained Jobs from Prospects: 539
Local Company Visits by Staff in 2007: 66
Expected Number of Annual Visits: 75
Business Recognition Luncheons in 2007: 4
Company Assistance Provided in 2007: 21
For more information contact: Gary Basinger
| Attraction/Recruitment
Total Number of New Prospect Files in 2007: 107
Current Active Prospects in 2007: 45
Potential Capital Investment from Prospects: $8.6 bil.
Potential Jobs from Prospects: 9,755
CCREDC-Hosted Prospect Visits in 2007: 35
Companies Making Multiple Visits in 2007: 17
Visits to Prospect Sites/Headquarters (YTD): 1
For more information contact: Steve Jenkins |
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Expert: Local economy thriving
Sure, home sales and building permits aren't where they were last year, but Corpus Christi's economy still is strong and healthy, according to the chief economist for a nationwide title company.
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Fulton corridor will open
A dream of Port of Corpus Christi commissioners more than 15 years ago will become an achievement Friday when the Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor opens to the public. A ribbon-cutting will be Thursday morning.
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A new kind of plasma in medicine
Imagine performing surgeries without scalpels or without cutting the skin. Imagine treating diabetic wounds without antibiotics, but rather with electrical charges. This is what plasma technology can do.
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McTurbine Recognized for its Contribution to the Regional Economy
McTurbine, an aerospace industry leader in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of military helicopter engines, was recently recognized by a group of community leaders for its contribution to the growth and prosperity of the Coastal Bend economy.
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4Gas exercises option on land for Vista del Sol LNG Terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas
4Gas, the global independent LNG terminal developer and operator, decided to exercise its option on land for the Vista del Sol LNG Terminal. Completion of the transaction is intended to take place on 28 November 2007. This decision is a crucial step in the development of an LNG terminal near Corpus Christi in Texas.
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CCREDC's Strategic Plan for Action 2007 - 2012
On August 9, 2007 the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors adopted the organization’s Strategic Plan for Action 2007 – 2012. The Strategic Plan focuses the role of the CCREDC and provides dynamic steps that need to be taken to continue our community’s economic success. Also presented in the Strategic Plan are the four cornerstones that need to be addressed to insure our future economic growth. The four cornerstones are: Development of a Globally Competitive Workforce, Premier Business Parks, Innovation Infrastructure and International Presence.
Click here to view the Strategic Plan - Long Version.
Click here to view the Strategic Plan - Short Version.
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The Five New Realities of Economic Development in the 21st Century
As the head of the Economic Development Administration, I’m in the “what’s next” business. I am constantly asking myself and others questions like: What is the next strategy to keep the U.S. economy growing? What do economic
development leaders need to do today to be able to take advantage of the next big thing tomorrow? How can our regional economies engage and succeed in the worldwide marketplace?
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Save the Date for the CCREDC's 2008 Annual Meeting
The CCREDC’s Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center. The guest speaker will be economic futurist Jeff Thredgold. Jeff is the only economist in the world to have earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation, the highest earned designation in professional speaking. Please mark your calendar for this important event. A formal invitation will be forthcoming at a later date.
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New CCREDC Members and Membership Renewals
The CCREDC wants to thank the following for recently renewing their memberships:
Adame Realty Advisors
Advanced Acoustic Concepts
American Bank Center
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Corrigan Benefits
Frost Bank
Manpower
Maverick Engineering
Unique Staffing
Wells Fargo Bank
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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Business School Resumes
In an effort to help retain 100% of the Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Business School graduates, the CCREDC will periodically link to resumes of prospective graduates of TAMU-CC. This will allow you the opportunity to consider these students for local job openings. Most of these students want to stay in Corpus Christi provided they can find suitable employment. With this in mind, please click on the following link to view resume(s) of Business School students who may be able to fill one of your local job openings.
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