Member Profile

Lubbock Economic Development Alliance

John Osborne
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
1500 Broadway, 6th Floor
Lubbock, Texas 79401
  Phone: 800.723.8243
Fax: 806.749.4501
http://www.lubbockeda.org
marc.farmer@lubbockeda.org
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When you’re relocating your business to a new city, you look for the right place to live and conduct business. But what makes a city really special is when it goes to work for you and your company- when it actually becomes your resource for success. Cities such as this are rare indeed, and that’s what makes Lubbock the smartest move you can make.

In the heart of West Texas and the economic hub of a 29 county region of which over 600,000 people call home, Lubbock boasts a strong and diverse economy of emerging markets and industries. Lubbock was built on, and continues to be, the hub of education, agriculture, and health care. With a world-class university system, a high quality operating environment, competitive cost environment and an integrated approach to addressing economic development and workforce issues, Lubbock is the place for your business to thrive.

The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance staff is ready to put our unlimited resources to work for your business. We are your resource for success.

 

Major Employers
Company Name Industry Category Number of Employees Link 
United Supermarkets Grocery Stores and Supermarkets   www.unitedtexas.com
AT&T Communications Telecommunications 1800 www.connectwithatt.com
Convergys Corportation Customer Service 1500 www.convergys.com
KGB USA Customer Service 200 www.kgbusa.com
Tyco Fire Protection Fire and Life Safety   www.tyco-fire.com
Wells Fargo Home Bank Banking Customer Service 400 www.wellsfargo.com

Property Tax Information
Property Taxes  Tax Rate/Per $100
Taxing Entity Year - 2010-2011
Lubbock City $0.45617
Lubbock ISD $1.23500
Lubbock County $0.32946
Hospital District $0.12081
Water District $0.00785
TOTAL: $2.14929

Transportation
Distance To:
City Miles/Hours To
Dallas, Texas 327 miles/5.5 hours
Albuquerque, New Mexico 322 miles/5.5 hours
Little Rock, Arkansas 664 miles/10 hours
Major Highways (Present in or near my community)
Interstate 27 North to Dallas South to Houston
Highway 84 South to Interstate 20
Highway 87 South to Interstate 20
Highway 70 Northwest to Clovis, New Mexico
Highway 114 East to Fort Worth and Dallas

Utility Information
Utility Provider 
Electricity LP&L, Xcel Energy
Natural Gas  Atmos
Telecommunications NTS, AT&T, Suddenlink
Water LP&L
Sewer City of Lubbock

Incentives
Available Incentives Yes/No
Property Tax Abatement Yes
Land Yes
Relocation Incentives Yes
Cash Grants Yes
Employment Incentives Yes