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Waco Industrial Foundation (WIF)

Waco Industrial Foundation

The foundation, a nonprofit governed by a 24-member volunteer board, has a net worth of over $10 million, enabling it to offer incentives like lease-back purchase agreements and short-term financing. It collaborates with the Waco-McLennan County Economic Development Corporation to customize incentive packages.

The foundation offers land parcels ideal for manufacturing and distribution, maintains industrial green sites for build-to-suit projects, and represents additional properties. Building inventory ranges from 3,000 to 150,000 square feet.

Industrial Parks

Texas Central Park(PDF, 4MB)

  • Size: 3,000-acre park with 1,200 acres available for development
  • Location: At the intersection of I-35, Texas Highway 6, and US Highway 84, served by the Union Pacific mainline railroad
  • Tenants: Home to 75 companies, including Coca-Cola North America, Masterfoods USA, Caterpillar, and Allergan
  • Employment and Facilities: Over 8,600 employees and more than 10 million square feet of developed space

Waco International Aviation Park(PDF, 1MB)

  • Location: Near Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and Interstate 35
  • Runway Access: TSTC features an all-weather runway (8,600 ft x 150 ft) with uncongested airspace due to no commercial airline usage
  • Available Land:
    • 300+ acres available for lease on TSTC airport
    • Adjacent property ideal for aircraft manufacturing, assembly, and aviation supplier networks
    • Total of 700 acres available for development
    • Current Tenants: L-3 Integrated Communications, Sanderson Farms, and Dr Pepper Bottling

Waco Regional Airport Industrial Park(PDF, 914KB)

  • Versatile Opportunities: Open to businesses of all types and sizes, with a focus on aviation-related products and services
  • Prime Locations: Includes ramp-accessible sites directly connected to airport runways
  • Flexible Land Use:
    • Obligated and non-obligated areas available for businesses without ramp access needs
    • Non-obligated property eligible for purchase through the new land sale incentive program
    • Foreign Trade Zone: Supports the needs of aviation, aviation-related, and non-aviation businesses
    • FAA Compatibility: Designed for businesses adhering to FAA regulations for land use near airports

Downtown Redevelopment

  • Thriving Downtown: A vibrant downtown area with abundant business and development opportunities
  • Riverfront Properties: Prime locations offering excellent potential for growth and investment
  • Support for Success:
    • You bring managerial expertise, production and distribution skills, and market knowledge
    • We provide assistance with access to capital, land, buildings, water, and a skilled labor force

Brazos River Corridor

River Corridor

The Brazos River Corridor is a geographic area designated for economic development, carves a path through the heart of Waco for more than 10 miles. It stretches from the wooded bluffs of McLennan Community College's campus on the northwest end to the sloping banks of Baylor University's campus on the southwest end and beyond.

The dramatic views and geographic features provide unique opportunities for developers. Targeted for development by the city, this strategic location offers a variety of economic incentives to businesses locating in the corridor.

Brazos River Corridor Map(PDF, 2MB)

Downtown Waco

Downtown WacoSince the establishment of the Downtown Waco Public Improvement District in 1988, more than 80 businesses have opened in the area, and the workforce has more than doubled. The general boundaries of the district encompass about 60 blocks on the west side of the Brazos River and an area on the east side which extends up Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard along the river for the equivalent of eight city blocks and about 10 blocks down Elm Street.

The public improvement district assessment of 10 cents per $100 valuation of property in the district is used only within those boundaries to provide a variety of services that increase the value and appeal of properties. Property owners enjoy enhanced city services such as twice-weekly sweeping of streets and sidewalks and extra trash pick-ups. Programs like private security services and a low-interest loan pool also attract businesses to the district.

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