Industry Spotlights


Advanced Automotive Manufacturing

Bexar County is the site of the Toyota Tundra truck manufacturing plant, the most advanced automobile manufacturing plant in the world. The 2000-acre plant includes 21 on-site suppliers and room for future expansion. The presence of the world's leading automotive manufacturer here reflects the valuable assets and conditions Bexar County provides to the automotive industry. Download PDF


Aerospace

Bexar County and San Antonio offer valuable assets and numerous advantages ready to support the future technology development and manufacturing operations of leading commercial and military aerospace companies. Download PDF


Healthcare and Biosciences

Healthcare and Biosciences comprise the largest and most dominant sector of the Bexar County economy with a total impact of $14.3 billion in 2005. Over the past decade this industry has substantially fueled San Antonio's growth by adding 20,000 net new jobs with an annual payroll if $4.3 billion. Download PDF

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International Trade

Strategically located for global access, Bexar County is actively engaged in encouraging and promoting two-way international trade opportunities, with particular attention to the North American and Asian markets. Download PDF

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Logistics and Distrubution

Bexar County and San Antonio provide a strategic location for distribution, transshipment and international trade processing activities, and have key logistical assets that would support the delivery of products to both domestic and international customers. Depending upon a company's needs and plans, certain incentives may be available which can reduce tariffs and inventory taxes, lower the total cost of goods in transit or inventories in the manufacturing process, or even reduce a company's property tax obligations. Download PDF

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Military

Known as 'Military City USA', San Antonio is the birthplace of military aviation, the home of military medicine and is quickly becoming 'Security Capital USA' for the abundance of information security work performed locally. In addition to a strong corporate presence of prime military contractors, billions of dollars in defense contracts are awarded to local companies each year for their reliability and proven capability. Download PDF

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Regional Initiatives

As the economic engine of Central and South Texas, Bexar County is involved in a number of initiatives to promote the economic growth of our region. Download PDF

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Technology

Bexar County has a long tradition of pioneering cutting edge technologies and a strong presence of telecommunications, corporate information technology and data center operations. Download PDF

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