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Business and Industry

Kingsville’s economic base is comprised of a healthy mixture of commercial, manufacturing and governmental entities. This business-friendly city encourages development and expansion, and organizations such as the Kingsville Economic Development Council and Chamber of Commerce spur and encourage this growth. Kingsville business resources include a Foreign Trade Zone, an Enterprise Zone, job training programs, multiple industrial parks and a qualified workforce. Here are some recent statistics that show how we have grown over the last few years:

• Retail sales in Kleberg County have increased by $125-million over the past four years (source: State Comptroller).

• Kleberg County property tax values have risen 16% over the same timeframe (source: Kingsville EDC).

• Kleberg County’s 3.7% unemployment rate in April 2007 was below both the state (3.9%) and national averages (4.3%) (source: Kingsville EDC).

There are also services available for companies looking to establish or expand upon their businesses. The Chamber of Commerce works closely with a variety of organizations, including the Small Business Development Center and Small Business Administration, to ensure the continued success and strength of our member businesses. One effort of this collaboration is a Chamber resource guide entitled, On the Road to Success: Starting Your Small Business in Kingsville. Feel free to contact us for your copy. In addition, the many types of financial institutions allow for a perfect fit with your personal and business banking needs. From large, nationwide banks to local community banks, financial packages are available to help start new businesses or expand existing ones, obtain a home loan or open a child’s first savings account.

King Ranch
Set on 825,000 acres, King Ranch is a working ranch and a major source of agribusiness for Kingsville. In addition to its tradition of cattle ranching, King Ranch has diversified to include feedlot operations, commodity marketing and processing and recreational hunting. Its retail operations include luggage and leather goods, farm equipment, commercial printing and tourism.

Celanese
With locations on five continents, Celanese is a leading producer of specialty and intermediate chemical products. Its Bishop plant is located on 1,400 acres and employs approximately 350 people. Products produced at this facility are found in many commonly used items, including (but not limited to) writing instruments, air and water filters, paints, bulk containers, truck linings, marine dock fenders, automotive battery separators and ski and snowboard bottoms.

Banks
Bank of South Texas
300 E. King
(361) 595-5711

First Community Bank
1629 Brahma Blvd.
(361) 592-8002

International Bank of Commerce
1320 E. General Cavazos Blvd.
(361) 516-1040

Kleberg First National Bank
100 E. Kleberg Ave.
(also inside HEB & Wal-Mart)
(361) 592-8501

Prosperity Bank
1830 S. Brahma Blvd.
(361) 592-2636

Texas State Bank
101 Hwy Bypass 77 North
(361) 584-8609

Wells Fargo Bank Texas, N.A.
601 S. 14th St.
(361) 592-5201

Credit Unions
Chemcel Federal Credit Union
1036 S. 14th St.
(361) 592-7767

Coastal Community & Teachers Credit Union
715 S. 14th St.
(361) 595-7595

Kingsville Area Educators Federal Credit Union
1209 W. King
(361) 592-5148

Kingsville Community Federal Credit Union
605 E. Caesar Ave.
(361) 595-5538

Navy Army Federal Credit Union
2940 S. Brahma Blvd.
(361) 595-7468

Navy Federal Credit Union
500 Moffett, Ste 103 (Bldg 2742)
(361) 595-8238

Major Employers
Naval Air Station
1,705 employees
Military Training Base

Texas A&M University
1,201 employees
State University

Kingsville Independent School District
694 employees
Public Education

Wal-Mart
362 employees
Retail Store

Celanese
342 employees
Chemicals/Plastics

King Ranch
313 employees
Cattle Ranch

Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
301 employees
Hospital/Medical Services

Kleberg County
300 employees
County Government

City of Kingsville
252 employees
City Government

Mundy Corporation
206 employees
Construction

H-E-B Grocery
198 employees
Grocery Store

Global Contact Services
148 employees
Call Center

Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation
123 employees
Nursing Home

Kleberg First National Bank
120 employees
Financial Institution

Canterbury Villa
115 employees
Nursing Home

Border Patrol
114 employees
Immigration & Naturalization Service

Lowe’s
104 employees
Home Improvement Service

Exxon
88 employees
Gas Plant

Chili’s
75 employees
Restaurant

Proco, Inc.
50 employees
Manufacturer-Vacuum Trailers

Integrity Industries
41 employees
Chemical Blending

King Ranch Saddle Shop
40 employees
Saddlery/Leather Goods

U.S. Postal Service
39 employees
Postal Service

Aep Texas Central Company
30 employees
Electric Company

Kingsville Publishing Company.
21 employees
Newspaper

Wells Fargo
18 employees
Financial Institution