killeen

Where Freedom

Grows

Central Texas Access, Texas Triangle Reach

Killeen is strategically positioned within the Texas Triangle, offering efficient access to Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston. Located along the I-14 corridor with direct regional highway connectivity, Killeen provides companies the ability to reach major Texas markets while operating at significantly lower land and occupancy costs.

68 miles Austin
146 miles San Antonio
154 miles Dallas
198 miles Houston
Killeen
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SUPPORTING BUSINESS

  • Business Parks

    Killeen’s business parks are designed for growth and innovation. Wolf Tech & Life Science Park offers advanced industrial space and strategic access to major transportation routes, ideal for manufacturing, technology, and logistics. The Killeen Business Park provides modern facilities and a business-friendly environment for small to mid-sized companies. Together, they highlight Killeen’s commitment to helping businesses thrive in Central Texas.

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  • Business Made Simple

    Killeen’s pro-business approach goes beyond infrastructure. The city offers streamlined permitting, local incentives, and dedicated support from economic development partners to help companies launch, expand, and succeed. From workforce connections to industry-specific resources, Killeen ensures businesses have the tools and guidance needed to grow efficiently, making the city a strategic choice for companies seeking long-term stability and Central Texas reach.

  • Built for Success

    Entrepreneurs and established companies alike benefit from Killeen’s collaborative business environment. Networking opportunities, innovation initiatives, and access to training programs create a strong ecosystem where businesses can scale and adapt. With flexible spaces in its business parks and a community invested in economic success, Killeen stands out as a location where companies are empowered to innovate, compete, and thrive.

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WORKFORCE

  • Training Programs

    Killeen’s workforce programs prepare talent for today and tomorrow. Partnerships with Fort Hood, Killeen ISD CTE programs, Central Texas College, Texas A&M University–Central Texas, and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas create pipelines in skilled trades, healthcare, logistics, technology, and manufacturing. Customized training and career pathways help employers grow while empowering residents with in-demand skills locally and across Central Texas.

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  • Industry-Aligned Talent

    Killeen leverages a highly adaptable and mission-focused workforce that meets the precise demands of today’s high-tech industries. Strong foundations in problem-solving, project management, and operational excellence make the region a natural fit for companies in advanced manufacturing, life science, aerospace and defense, logistics, cybersecurity, and next-generation fields like unmanned systems and robotics. Local programs also emphasize continuous learning, ensuring talent evolves alongside industry innovation.

  • Military Experience into Career Excellence

    Killeen’s workforce is strengthened by its proximity to Fort Hood, one of the nation’s largest military installations. Veterans and transitioning service members bring highly developed leadership, technical expertise, and operational discipline directly into the civilian workforce. Local programs and partnerships translate these military skills into careers in logistics, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and technology, giving Killeen employers access to a talent pool that is both experienced and mission ready.

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QUALITY OF LIFE

  • Downtown Revitalization

    Killeen’s downtown revitalization is reshaping life in the city’s core. New investment is creating walkable streets, modern mixed-use spaces, and opportunities for local businesses to thrive. Gathering places, events, and dining encourage connection and activity, while thoughtful redevelopment supports workforce attraction, entrepreneurship, and a vibrant, welcoming environment where residents, visitors, and businesses feel energized in Killeen’s growing urban heart.

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  • Everything Matters or The Best of Central Texas

    Killeen is a place where life feels full of possibility and purpose. Affordable living pairs with strong schools, accessible higher education, culture, and year-round community events that bring people together. Parks, nearby lakes, and regional trails support family fun and active lifestyles, while Killeen’s central Texas location keeps Austin and Waco within easy reach for big-city access.

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Stay Informed With the Latest News & Updates from Killeen EDC

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