Abilene's Targeted and Emerging Industries

Abilene’s strong foundation in advanced manufacturing supports a variety of companies from precision parts manufacturing to heavy machinery assembly.

Abilene meets industry growth with a pipeline of skilled professionals in information technology, administrative, and professional services.

Nationally-ranked institutions of higher education and K-12 public schools equip students in Abilene to enter the workforce with highly-skilled training.

Applicant pools of highly-educated graduates and healthcare businesses like Hendricks Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield continue to grow in Abilene.

For the past 65 years, the Dyess Air Force Base has supported more than 5,000 military and civilians, as well as 8,000 family members and retirees in Abilene.

Constant opportunities for research and unparalleled breakthroughs in science and education give Abilene plenty of innovative traffic.