Why Locate In Southeast Texas

AN ATMOSPHERE FRIENDLY TO BUSINESS
Leaders of Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties understand the importance of having a vibrant business community and have business-friendly policies in such areas as tax abatements that have attracted major investments from Exxon Mobil, DuPont, Goodyear, Conn’s Appliances corporate headquarters, and others.

SHORT COMMUTE TIME TO WORK
Compared to large cities, residents who live in the Southeast Texas region can get to their work location in 30 minutes or less.

COST OF LIVING BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE
The overall cost of living index for the region was below the national average in 2011. With 100 as the national average, the Beaumont area ranked 96.4 overall.

DIVERSITY CELEBRATED IN EVERY-DAY LIFE
Southeast Texas is a very diverse area with 25 percent of its 388,000 residents African American and 13 percent Hispanic. Prominent elected officials, Chamber of Commerce Executives and representatives of the local City Councils represent an array of ethnic backgrounds further contributing to the distinct culture and community of Southeast Texas.