Big Lake Economic Development Corporation in Big Lake, Texas
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- Business name: Big Lake Economic Development Corporation
- Address:
- 409 E Second Street
Big Lake, Texas 76932 - Phone number: 325-884-2288
- Fax number: 325-884-1523
- Business hours:
- Mon - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
- Year established: 2000
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- Description:
- Big Lake Economic Development Corporation, Investing in Big Lake. The City of Big Lake is strategically located at the crossroads of two highways, US Hwy 67 and State Highway 137. To the south, the I-20 is approximately 45 miles away. To the north, the I-10 is a one-hour drive. San Angelo, Big Spring, Midland and Odessa are within easy access of our city. There is no logical way to get to the Fort Stockton area from points east such as San Angelo except through Big Lake. Big Lake is also a well traveled point from Big Spring (or points north), towards the valley to Del Rio and the boarder with Mexico. Here are just a few highlights why the City of Big Lake is an excellent location for establishing your business * Located at the crossroads of the US Highway 67 and State Highway 137. * A market of over 3 thousand people locally, with steady pass-through traffic from all directions. * A qualified labor pool – most of whom live in our town and want to work close to home. * Wage rates are competitive with area towns. * Very competitive commercial real estate prices, much lower than those in the larger nearby cities. * Much less stringent air quality restrictions than the larger cities. * Access to 8 college campuses; 5 within 1 hour and 3 more within 1 ½ hours drive. 4 in San Angelo: Angelo State University, Park University, Howard College, American Commercial College 1 in Big Spring: Howard College 2 in Odessa: Odessa College, University of Texas at Permian Basin 1 in Midland: Midland College * Single-family home prices are affordable, in an average range of $70,000 to $120,000. * Tax rates for the city and county are competitive with area towns of our size and lower than larger cities. * Some sites at the Big Lake Industrial Park also offer easy access to rail service. There is a general aviation Airport in Big Lake with a 4,500 ft. runway. The paved surface has landing lights and it has instrument landing system with GPS capabilities. Aircraft storage is present, however there is no aircraft maintenance service available locally. Our City offers your business more competitive labor rates, real estate prices and a traffic pattern that is suitable for your business. The region also offers many diverse recreational opportunities. Aside from the county park facilities such as a pool, playground, walking, hiking, biking, basketball, softball and tennis one can enjoy golfing at our public course and with a drive of less than 70 miles also enjoy the San Angelo area lakes. Local school sports are highlights for our residents, with a proud tradition of community support. The cultural centers of San Angelo, Midland, Odessa and Big Spring are options that many residents enjoy. In addition, the trip by car to Mexico is little more than 3 hours.
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- Last update: 2009-11-02
- Visits: 1701
