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Article from the July 2020 Edition of the Focus on Business Temple Economic Development Corporation Central Texas’ Distribution Hub During the COVID-19 outbreak, Temple, Texas’ manufacturing and distribution workforce recognized its role in essential business. In order to support stability and prosperity in the community, these industries did not skip a beat. In fact, many companies ramped up production to keep up with burgeoning consumer demands. Meet the companies and workforce of Temple’s Industrial Park. Home to corporate giants such as H-E-B, Niagara Bottling and Walmart, Industrial Park boasts nearly 60 companies on 3,500 acres of Temple’s westside. During the past five years, Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) has garnered $595 million in corporate investments for the manufacturing and distribution hub. Apart from healthcare, manufacturing and distribution make up the largest percentage of major employers in Temple. From this advantageous location along the I-35 corridor, companies rally to efficiently serve Central Texas communities in need of precious commodities. In the past few months, we have witnessed large commitments from many of these companies, flagged early in the pandemic as essential businesses, and their workforces. H-E-B alone shortened shopping hours to allow for more restocking of essential goods, installed sneeze guards at cash registers and donated $3 million for community support in Texas to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Similarly, Walmart announced a $25 million commitment to support organizations nationwide on the frontlines responding to COVID-19. Employees at the Temple location of R&L Carriers, which manages freight and logistics, organized a food drive to donate supplies for those in need, including Temple Independent School District (ISD) students. To the men and women who create, package and load products and the drivers-turned-heroes who deliver essential goods across Central Texas, we say thank you. Your tireless efforts and courage in the face of these challenges is truly appreciated by our entire community. Visit Temple EDC online at templeedc.com to learn more about the diverse employers and industries that call Temple home. Be sure to follow Temple EDC on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest news and updates about the businesses and workforce that make up the strong, growing community of Temple, Texas.
Article from the July 2020 Edition of the Focus on Business Temple Economic Development Corporation
Central Texas’ Distribution Hub During the COVID-19 outbreak, Temple, Texas’ manufacturing and distribution workforce recognized its role in essential business. In order to support stability and prosperity in the community, these industries did not skip a beat. In fact, many companies ramped up production to keep up with burgeoning consumer demands. Meet the companies and workforce of Temple’s Industrial Park.
Home to corporate giants such as H-E-B, Niagara Bottling and Walmart, Industrial Park boasts nearly 60 companies on 3,500 acres of Temple’s westside. During the past five years, Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) has garnered $595 million in corporate investments for the manufacturing and distribution hub. Apart from healthcare, manufacturing and distribution make up the largest percentage of major employers in Temple. From this advantageous location along the I-35 corridor, companies rally to efficiently serve Central Texas communities in need of precious commodities.
In the past few months, we have witnessed large commitments from many of these companies, flagged early in the pandemic as essential businesses, and their workforces. H-E-B alone shortened shopping hours to allow for more restocking of essential goods, installed sneeze guards at cash registers and donated $3 million for community support in Texas to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Similarly, Walmart announced a $25 million commitment to support organizations nationwide on the frontlines responding to COVID-19. Employees at the Temple location of R&L Carriers, which manages freight and logistics, organized a food drive to donate supplies for those in need, including Temple Independent School District (ISD) students.
To the men and women who create, package and load products and the drivers-turned-heroes who deliver essential goods across Central Texas, we say thank you. Your tireless efforts and courage in the face of these challenges is truly appreciated by our entire community.
Visit Temple EDC online at templeedc.com to learn more about the diverse employers and industries that call Temple home. Be sure to follow Temple EDC on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest news and updates about the businesses and workforce that make up the strong, growing community of Temple, Texas.