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Over the decades, Nacogdoches has managed to develop a diverse economic base, while still maintaining the charm and individuality of a small town built around locally-owned and operated businesses. The community combines the best of both worlds for businesses and employees — a small town atmosphere with the growth opportunities of a large city.
Texas is a Right-to-Work state.
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| Largest Employers in Nacogdoches County | ||
| Company | Employees | Industry Sector |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | 1,578 | Higher Education |
| Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. | 1,470 | Poultry Processing |
| Nacogdoches Independent School District | 965 | Education |
| Nacogdoches County Hospital District | 756 | Health Services |
| Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital | 719 | Health Services |
| Etech, Inc. | 500 | Communications |
| City of Nacogdoches | 319 | Government |
| Nacogdoches County | 286 | Government |
| NIBCO Inc. | 263 | Industrial Supplies Manufacturing |
| Wal-Mart Supercenter | 238 | Retail |
| Parker Hannifin Corp. | 210 | Chemical Products |
| Cooper Power Systems | 185 | Specialty Transformer Manufacturing |
| Texas Farm Products | 178 | Animal Food Manufacturing |
| R.R. Donnelley | 170 | Printing/Publishing |
| Bright Coop Inc. | 165 | Poultry Industry Equip. Manufacturing |
| Cal-Tex Lumber Co. Inc. | 154 | Lumber Products/Sawmill |
| ForeTravel, Inc. | 139 | Motor Coach Manufacturing/Sales |
| Norbord Texas Nacogdoches Inc. | 133 | Panelboard Mill |
| Willowbrook Nursing Home | 121 | Health Services |
| Woden Independent School District | 115 | Education |
| Central Heights Independent School District | 115 | Education |
| Elliott Electric Supply Inc. | 104 | Wholesale Electrical Products Trade |
| Tyson Foods Inc. | 100 | Poultry Processing |
| Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center | 98 | Hospitality |
| BancorpSouth | 96 | Banking / Insurance |
| Commercial Bank of Texas | 92 | Finance and Banking |
| J. E. Kingham Construction Co. | 90 | Heavy Construction |
| Lowe’s | 87 | Retail |
| Westward Trails Rehab and Health Care Center | 70 | Health Services |
| Nacogdoches Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Inc. | 70 | Beverage Bottling |
| Endura Products | 65 | Building Material Manufacturing |
| Southwest Canners | 58 | Food, Kindred Products |
| White Electric | 51 | Electrical Contractor |
| Lee Container | 50 | Packaging Manufacturing |
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SOURCE: NEDCO Survey, September 2011 |
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Medical resources and services available in Nacogdoches County are significantly greater than what would typically be found in a community of our size.
Two major hospitals – Nacogdoches Medical Center and Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital – form the foundation of the local medical community. In addition, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Nursing is also located in Nacogdoches.
Nacogdoches Medical Center, part of Tenet Texas, is a 150-bed acute care hospital that has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Nacogdoches community for 30 years. Nacogdoches Medical Center provides a broad spectrum of medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular services, emergency medical services, neurosciences, orthopedics, cancer services, Women’s and Children’s Center, Chest Pain Center, and a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center.
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital is the county hospital and provides a broad spectrum of medical and surgical services, including cardiac services, diabetes education, dietary, hemodialysis, home health, ICU/IMC, occupational health & rehabilitation services, radiology, surgery, Breast Care Center, Breast Cancer Support Group, and Women & Children.
Memorial Hospital offers the following physician specialties: adult medicine, allergy, cardiology, cardiovascular, dentistry, dermatology, family medicine, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, hematology, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, OB/GYN, obstetrics, oncology, ophthalmology, oral, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, pain management, pediatrics, physiatry, plastic surgery, podiatry, psychiatry, radiology, and urology.
Memorial Hospital received a HealthGrades Five-Star rating in 2008/2009 for "Maternity Care".
The Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing admits 60 students each fall and spring semester based upon completion of prerequisites and attainment of admission criteria.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a baccalaureate nursing program and prerequisite courses are completed during the first two years of study. After acceptance into the program, students continue with nursing courses and clinical experience, leading to graduating with a BSN and passing state boards to receive the RN license.
The baccalaureate program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
Nacogdoches is the kind of 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.
Columbia Regional Geospatial Service Center
Nacogdoches Central Appraisal District
Nacogdoches Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce
Nacogdoches County Expo Center
Nacogdoches Downtown Business Association
Nacogdoches Historical Society
Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
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