Energized by numerous positive factors, Corpus Christi’s economy has gained tremendous momentum in recent years — momentum that has caught the attention of many throughout the country. Forbes, in its most recent “Best Places Survey”, named Corpus Christi among the “Top 20 Best Places To Do Business”. This momentum continues to build, placing Corpus in the enviable position of being poised for significant growth.

One major contributing factor to Corpus’s success is its port, which is the fifth largest deep-water port in the U.S. in terms of annual tonnage. Another huge factor is that Corpus is home to the largest industrial employer in South Texas, the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). The CCAD is part of the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, a major flight training facility. Other military facilities in the area include Naval Air Station Kingsville, one of the Navy’s premier jet aviation training units and Naval Station Ingleside, which is responsible for providing logistics and base support services to 52 commands.

Much has been done in the past few years, and still many new projects are underway. Construction began in 2003 on one of the nation’s most important marine science research institutes, the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. This thirty million dollar multipurpose arena was successfully completed in 2005. Another impressive completion was in 2006 with the Packery Channel, a huge expansion project that has brought with it homes, retail development and much new growth.

Other area projects include expansion of the city’s convention center, airport and expressway system, as well as refurbishment of the city’s historic seawall. Some of the city’s major attractions include Whataburger Field Ballpark, home to the Corpus Christi Hooks; the Texas State Aquarium; the Ships of Christopher Columbus; the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay and of course the beaches along Mustang and Padre Island! With tourism as one of Corpus Christi’s economic mainstays, residents and visitors can get their fill of swimming, surfing, boating and fishing! There is fun for all ages on the Corpus Christi water fronts! With such a diversified economic climate it’s easy to see why Corpus Christi is One of the Best Places To Do Business!