Abilene is a place where established industries and emerging opportunities come together. Companies are surrounded by businesses, suppliers, educational institutions and workforce partners that collaborate across industries, bringing together the talent, expertise and resources found throughout the community.
Whether joining an established industry or exploring a new opportunity, companies can find connections and resources to build their future in Abilene, Texas. Explore Abilene’s target and emerging industries below.
As part of its long-term strategy, the DCOA partnered with Site Selection Group to conduct a Target Industry Assessment identifying the industries where Abilene holds a sustainable competitive advantage based on workforce, infrastructure and market alignment.
These focus industries guide the DCOA’s local business retention and expansion efforts, while also shaping targeted recruitment, ensuring resources are aligned with scalable job creation, capital investment and long-term economic resilience. The DCOA also helps foster connections among companies, educational institutions, workforce partners and community organizations, bringing together resources and expertise that support the needs of Abilene’s industry sectors.
Abilene, Texas Supplies the World
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