Plainview, Texas

Logistics

Located in the center of the United States, Plainview is easily accessible from the East and West Coasts with Interstate 27 connecting to Interstate 40 within an hour’s drive. Plainview and Hale County are well connected by highway, air and rail systems. Highways Serving the Area –Interstate 27, U.S. Hwy 70, TX Hwy 194 divided 4-lane Highway, FM Hwy 400 Plainview Airport - with runway lengths of 6,000’ and 4,000’ Paved with lights and instruments. Charter and Private Facilities at Airport and Jet Fuel available. Commercial air service on major carriers within 30 minutes. Rail – Burlington Northern – Santa Fe with 8 trains daily.

Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor

This planned four-lane divided highway will facilitate the efficient transportation of goods and people from Mexico through West Texas To Canada. The Industrial Foundation is committed to work with this initiative to enable the trading capacity from Mexico to Canada to grow and bring more trade related businesses to this region.

Low Taxes

Texas is business friendly. No personal income tax. No state property tax or unitary tax. In fact, Texas is one of only seven states without a personal income tax.

Inexpensive Energy and Lots of It!

Companies in Plainview and Hale County enjoy electric and natural gas rates that are among the lowest in the nation. These bottom line savings help make the area an attractive operating environment for business.

Higher Education

Home to Wayland Baptist University with total enrollment of 1200+ students. South Plains College –Academic students – 300+ and workforce development students – 1200

Medical

Covenant Hospital Plainview with 100 beds and 26 area doctors. Trained Paramedics with ground and air transportation.

Industrial Employers

Cargill Meat Solutions

Azteca Milling

Wal-Mart Distribution Center

Panhandle Popcorn

Harvest Queen Mill

Nor-Am Cold Storage

Casa Rica Tortillas

Plainview Bio-Energy, a division of White Energy

Golden Spread Electric Co-op – Antelope Station

Pioneer Seed

Plainview Farm Chemical

Life Worth Living

Over 22,000 residents call Plainview home with a total of 36,000 residents in Hale County An inexpensive cost of living, low utility rates, 51 churches, and educational and cultural offerings for all ages including Plainview’s own Symphony, contribute to an enviable quality of living in the Plainview area.

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