2COASTAL BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE COASTAL BENDEconomic Development Guide6STATISTICAL PROFILEA look at the Coastal Bend in facts and figures.8BUSINESS CLIMATE OVERVIEWBuilding on a decade of massive investments, the Coastal Bend’s business climate is as bright and sunny as ever.10CCREDC INTERVIEWPresident and CEO Iain Vasey talks about how his office drives growth and opportunity in the Coastal Bend.12SAN PATRICIO COUNTYJudge David Krebs outlines his plans for managing the region’s explosive growth.CONTENTS201915CORPUS CHRISTIMayor Joe McComb shares his strategy and vision for the Gulf Coast city.17NUECES COUNTYJudge Barbara Canales is optimistic and focused on the region’s successes.20TEXAS A&M CORPUS CHRISTITexas A&M–Corpus Christi’s new president is on a mission to propel students to new heights.22TEXAS A&M KINGSVILLEFrom agriculture to engineering, and everything in between, Texas A&M–Kingsville is equipping students with the skills to succeed.24DEL MAR COLLEGEDel Mar College is fueling the workforce pipeline through a variety of programs.p.20p.826INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIPThe Coastal Bend’s entrepreneurs and small business community find support and opportunity in the region.28ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPNatural beauty and wildlife abound in the Coastal Bend, and local industries aim to protect it.30PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTIAmerica’s fourth-busiest port is busier than ever with no signs of slowing down.32ENERGY & PETROCHEMICALSCorpus Christi is a global hub for natural gas and oil, thanks to the state’s rich natural resources and key infrastructure.37GULF COAST GROWTH VENTURESThe world’s largest ethane cracker is nearing completion and promises to be a major boon for the local economy.40MIDSTREAM & PIPELINEThe Coastal Bend’s energy-based economy is stronger than ever with major midstream and pipeline growth.42HEALTH CAREAs a long-time leader in health care, Corpus Christi’s hospitals are healthy and growing.46MANUFACTURINGRock-solid infrastructure, port access and a business-friendly atmosphere boost manufacturing in the Coastal Bend.50FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICESBanks and financial services companies have found a wealth of opportunity in Corpus Christi.52LOGISTICSWhether by land or sea, Corpus Christi keeps the goods moving.54UTILITIESAEP Texas tackled hurricane recovery efforts while growing its Corpus Christi footprint.56TOURISM & HOSPITALITYAs the third largest industry, tourism is big business along the Texas Gulf Coast.58SPORTSGetting hooked on sports is easy to do in the Coastal Bend.60QUALITY OF LIFECorpus Christi and surrounding communities offer a coastal lifestyle and amazing quality of life.64PHOTO GALLERYSet your sights on the Coastal Bend.72ADVERTISER INDEXp.58p.42COASTAL BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE 34COASTAL BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDEONLINE EDITIONThe publishers believe that the information contained in this publication is accurate. However, the in formation is not war ranted, and neither Conway, nor Corpus Christi Regional EDC, assumes any liability or responsibility for actual, consequential or incidental damages re sulting from inaccurate or erroneous information. PHONE: (770) 446-6996 • FAX: (770) 263-8825 • TOLL FREE: (800) 554-5686 email: editor@conway.com web: siteselection.com/cc/corpuschristiCoastal Bend Economic Development Guide is published annually by Conway, 6625 The Corners Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 USA. PRINTED IN USA. ©2019 ConwayTAKE THIS GUIDE WITH YOUENJOYRead the digital edition on your tablet and phone. Click on links for even more information.SHAREShare the magazine on social media with your friends and community.LINKFeature the magazine on your blog, website or newsle ers with a link or one of our easy-to-use tools.siteselection.com/cc/corpuschristiPresident & Publisher ADAM JONES-KELLEYExecutive Vice President RONALD J. STARNERVP of Publications & Editor in Chief MARK AREND Managing Editor of Custom Content SAVANNAH KINGManaging Editor ADAM BRUNSSenior Editor GARY DAUGHTERSArt Director SCOTT LARSENProduction Manager BOB GRAVLEELead Designers SEAN SCANTLANDRICHARD NENOFF NEGIN MOMTAZGraphic Designer WHITNEY ONIVice President of Sales CHARLES FITZGIBBONVice President of Corporate DevelopmentPAUL TARRANTS Regional Director Custom ContentMARGARET ROSEMarketing Manager STEPHANY GASPARDCustomer Support Manager BRIAN WATSONCirculation ManagerJULIE CLARKELead PhotographerCARMYN SUZORDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TEAMWebmaster BEN YAWNDirector of Programming & Analytics DANIEL BOYERIT Coordinator MARK BERTRAMCover design by Negin MomtazCOASTAL BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE 5STATISTICAL PROFILECompanies City Sector Category Type Invested (USD) JobsPermico Energia, LLC Corpus Christi Energy New MF 2,000M 100Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC Corpus Christi Mach., Equip. & Const. Exp. DW 500M —Lyondellbasell Industries, Inc. Corpus Christi Energy Exp. MF 500M 25Maverick Terminals, LLC Corpus Christi Trans. & Logistics New DW 475M 100Magellan Midstream Partners, LP Corpus Christi Energy New MF 400M 105Plains Gp Holdings, LP Corpus Christi Energy New DW 350M 75The Chemours Company Ingleside Chem. & Plastics Exp. MF 230M 65Epic Y-Grade Holdings, LP Corpus Christi Mach., Equip. & Const. New MF 200M 10Castleton Commodities International, LLC Corpus Christi Energy New DW 128M 30Junction Energy Capital, LLC Corpus Christi Energy New DW 128M 30DW = Distribution/Warehouse MF = ManufacturingRecent Area Projects WonProjects by TypeProjects by SectorSector ProjectsEnergy 12Machinery, Equip. & Const. 12Transport & Logistics 3Chemicals & Plastics 2Business & Financial Services 2Other 4Type ProjectsManufacturing 17Distribution Warehouse 11Office 8Research & Development 1Corpus Christi by the NumbersSOURCE: CONWAY ANALYTICS6 COASTAL BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDECALLAN12345678910111213141516171819202131323539334037363438302943222324262728414225CORPUS CHRISTI BAYNUECES BAYINGLESIDE1. Elementis2. Citgo East3. Talen Energy4. Texas Lehigh/ Northern Whitesand5. Magellan6. Bay7. Markwest Javelina8. Flint Hills East9. Interstate Grain10. Plains11. Plains12. Celanese Bishop, TX13. Plains14. Lyondell Basell15. Citgo West16. AEP Texas17. Flint Hills18. Trafigura19. Air Liquide20. Excalibur21. Gulf Compress22. Haliburton23. ADM Grain Elevator24. Corpus Christi Polymers LLC25. Valero26. Superior Weighting27. Nustar28. Martin Midstream29. Cheniere30. Voestalpine31. Subsea 732. Kiewit33. Moda34. TPCO35. Plains36. OxyChem/MexiChem37. Chemours38. Cheniere39. Buckeye Partners40. Flint Hills Ingleside41. Epic Y-Grade42. Permico43. Gulf Coast Growth Ventures$50 Billion In CapitalExpenditures Since 2010COASTAL BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE 7SpotlightOperators hired75% LocalIn Taxes to Local GovernmentsDuring First 5 Years of OperationsSpent on Local Vendors & Contractors150+$250M$162MSOURCE: CCRDC ANNUAL REPORT, 2018What’s NextPayrollJobsCap Ex$155Million$250 Million2020 Goals2018 Goals2020Goals2,500 Jobs2.5 B3 years in to our 5 year strategic plan, we are at 30 billion in cap ex, 2,200 and $151 million in payroll.Next >