Promoting Growth & Prosperity

Our mission at the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corp. is to help existing businesses remain successful, to foster local entrepreneurship, and to recruit new industry and business to Nacogdoches County.

The Nacogdoches Economic Market consists of seven counties with a total population of more than 300,000. 

Nacogdoches, the home of Stephen F. Austin State University and its nearly 13,000 students, is a vital transportation, business, medical and tourism center in the East Texas Forest Country, just two hours north of Houston.

Community Profile

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More than 17 percent of our work force is engaged in manufacturing operations.
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Nacogdoches is a community where you can grow a business, pursue a meaningful career, and raise a family … all at the same time. Escape the high costs of living and operating a business in the big city, and experience how life and work intersect … just two hours north of Houston on US-59.  
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Nacogdoches is home to manufacturers like Bright Coop, CAB, Cooper Power, Endura Products, Foretravel Motorcoach, Lee Container, NIBCO, Norbord, Parker Hannifin, Pilgrim's Pride, Texas Farm Products, and Tyson Foods, among others.
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Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F. Austin State University and its nearly 13,000 students. The County is also served by nine Independent School Districts, and the region is supported by two community colleges.
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Texas has no personal or corporate income taxes.
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Nacogdoches is the county seat for Nacogdoches County.
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More than 30% of adults in the city of Nacogdoches have at least a college degree, and 13% have graduate degrees.
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Nacogdoches is located on U.S. 59 (the future I-69 Corridor), a dual-lane divided highway that connects Houston with I-20 at Longview. Nacogdoches is also served by the Union Pacific Railroad.
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NEDCO members include 8 major financial institutions, along with numerous branch operations.