Locate with Confidence in Kilgore, Texas
Shovel-ready sites, fast-track permitting, and a proven team that helps you move from site search to startup with certainty.
Shovel-ready sites, fast-track permitting, and a proven team that helps you move from site search to startup with certainty.
Site selection comes down to certainty. In Kilgore, you’ll find fully prepared sites, modern infrastructure, and a responsive team that knows how to get things done. With a nationally recognized track record and infrastructure to the curb at shovel-ready properties, Kilgore is the location where projects stay on time, on budget, and on strategy.
Kilgore’s East Texas location puts you in reach of major U.S. and global markets. Positioned along Interstate 20 between Dallas and Shreveport, and with direct access to U.S. Highways 259 and 59, Kilgore connects you to key logistics corridors across the South and Midwest.
Portions of U.S. 59 are already designated as part of the future I-69 corridor, strengthening access to trade routes from Canada to Mexico. With highway, 3PL, air, and port access all within reach, Kilgore gives your business true multimodal connectivity from coast to coast and border to border – and the flexibility required for efficient, cost-effective freight movement.
Kilgore's exceptional access to major markets and transportation networks creates a competitive advantage for businesses seeking optimal logistics and distribution capabilities. It’s often cited by manufacturers as a reason they operate in Kilgore.
Synergy Park is truly a class, a campus style business park, and everyone in our site selection team at Camfil was taken aback by how beautiful this park is. As you pull in and see the lake and beautiful walking trails, it just makes your heart happy. Working with KEDC has been fantastic. Again, I can't say enough about them, about the great work that they have done.
Camfil was a unique situation where we needed to find not only a permanent building site, but we needed to rent a temporary location so we could start work right away. So we had those two things going at the same time. Kilgore provided that. KEDC was very well prepared. They did their homework. They made sure that it was a seamless transaction for us.”
Permitting and Project Support
Kilgore’s streamlined permitting process helps projects move forward without delays. Kilgore EDC serves as a single point of contact, coordinating local and regional support across every phase of your project.
From site tours to customized workforce training plans, our team is known for clear communication, fast response times, and personal involvement from start to finish. That focus has earned Kilgore national recognition and multiple awards for project success.
By the Numbers
Workforce & Talent Advantage
The 12-county labor shed around Kilgore includes more than 325,000 people, with 23 percent working in goods-producing sectors. That concentration supports manufacturing, logistics, and technical operations at scale.
Kilgore College and other regional partners deliver industry-aligned training programs in mechanical systems, maintenance, welding, automation, and more. Companies can build teams faster and retain talent longer thanks to the strength of the local workforce.
East Texans are widely recognized for their strong work ethic, resilience, resourcefulness, and reliability, providing companies with a dependable workforce that drives long-term stability and uptime. Employers benefit from lower turnover rates and a “can-do” culture, which reduce recruitment and training costs, preserve institutional knowledge, and support innovation.
Training & Education Highlights
The KEDC Difference
Site selectors trust Kilgore because the results are consistent. We show up prepared, understand what matters, and deliver support that keeps your project moving and your clients happy.
If you’re ready to evaluate a site that’s ready for business, we’re ready to help.
Kilgore is ready for your next project.
Connect with our team today to learn how your client can grow in East Texas.
Kilgore is ready for your next project.
Connect with our team today to learn how your client can grow in East Texas.
