Greater Waco partners with organizations spanning government, education, business, workforce, and economic development.
McLennan County, its municipalities, area chambers of commerce, and local utilities all partner with us to drive the region's economic growth.
The McLennan County Chamber Alliance (MCCA) unites ten area chambers of commerce to collaborate on issues that improve the region's economic competitiveness and quality of life.
Area colleges, universities, and workforce programs partner with our team to provide training, resources, and a strong talent pipeline.
WIF has driven economic development in Greater Waco for 70+ years — formed in 1952 by community leaders and the Chamber to secure sites and financing as post-war industry moved south, starting with what became Texas Central Industrial Park. A 24-member volunteer board representing 40+ local businesses directs WIF under Chamber management. Its assets span 1,600+ acres (book value $25 million, market value $45 million+) across Texas Central Park, Robinson Business Park, and Waco International Aviation Park, and WIF continues to make land and incentives accessible for companies looking to build.
Maintains an inventory of fully-developed sites for greenfield development
Sites offer proximity to Interstate 35, Union Pacific and BNSF mainline rail systems, Texas State Technical College industrial airport, and commercial air service at Waco Regional Airport
Offers creative financial packages for sites within its industrial parks, including utility assistance
Works closely with the Waco/McLennan County Economic Development Corporation (WMCEDC), which is made up of WIF board members and representatives from the City of Waco and McLennan County
Works with WMCEDC to tailor incentive packages for companies in the district
Greater Waco partners with local economic development corporations to drive regional growth.
Grand Central Texas Promotes business development across a six-county region — Belton, Cameron, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Killeen, McGregor, Temple, and Waco.
A City of Waco–McLennan County partnership that grants funding for qualified capital investments creating full-time jobs with specified wages and health benefits.
Unites McLennan County's cities and partners to grow the community together. Formed after Electrospace Systems (predecessor to L3Harris) needed a TSTC Airport site and community infrastructure support, the collaboration grew into a standing council that now keeps the region competitive through cohesion and shared effort.