Texas Economic Development Corporation

Co. moved to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility that doubles as a 12,000 sq. ft. HQ as well as a 48,000 sq. ft. manufacturing shop and warehouse.

Leading IT services, communications provider will also open additional data centers in Chicago, San Jose and Miami in the coming months.

HQ to house Eye Care Centers of America, Davis Vision, along with HVHC Inc., the holding co. for them and for Viva International Group.

Growth within Houston area due to developments in natural gas exploration technology, specifically shale gas, area infrastructure, ideal workforce.

Turkey-based global leader in steel pipe production to invest $148M for a steel pipe plant in Baytown, TX.

Center to provide software development, support, consulting, technology services for the co.’s health, public sector in N. America.

Center will bring $41+B to the state over the next 25 years and contribute to the creation of more than 6,800 jobs in Texas.

The CiCi Awards are unique, commemorating the largest capital investments for development, equally recognizing positive community impact.

New facility represents $13 million investment, positions company for growth in domestic freight volumes as well as cross-border trade