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how to achieve these benefits. The MEC marks the first time in the nation that a utility company has brought an educational experience of this kind directly to the communities it serves, and reached more than 2,500 consumers during its first tour. Over the next four years, Oncor plans to educate hundreds of thousands of consumers with the MEC. Why consider Houston for your next location? Quite simply, Houston means success. The region has everything companies need—from a workforce of more than 2.7 million to a reputation as a technology center. GREATER HOUSTON: EXPERTS RANK IT # 1 FOR GROWTH But Houston offers so much more: real estate priced below the national average, a solid transportation infrastructure, appealing business incentives, and wage rates that help companies compete around the world. These are just a few of the benefits, and if you think Texas has accolades, then wait until you see what the experts are saying about Houston’s business climate. In the past three months alone, Houston has been ranked the best of the best by some of the most well-known publications in the world. But what puts Houston at the top of the list? Houston is business friendly. In addition to providing an excellent environment for startup and small- to mid-sized companies, the Houston region is known worldwide as a major corporate center. For example, 26 companies on the 2008 Fortune 500 list are headquartered in Houston and many other Fortune 500 companies maintain U.S. administrative headquarters there. In fact, Houston ranks third in the nation for Fortune 500 headquarters according to a ranking by Fortune magazine in April 2008. Not only that, but 19 of 2007’s fastest growing companies in Fortune 100 are headquartered in Houston. Of the world’s 100 largest non-U.S. based corporations, at least 51 have non-retail operations in Houston. No wonder the Houston-Sugar We’ve got business down to a science The City of McGregor is a friendly and fast-growing community of 5,500 people located in the heart of Texas. Here’s why McGregor is the right choice for your company! • Transportation: McGregor Executive Airport and regional airports in nearby Waco and Killeen; access to Interstate 35 via four-lane highway 84 • Incentives: Property tax abatement, triple Freeport exemption, reinvestment zone status, and Foreign-Trade Zone sub zone capability • Education: Access to seven colleges and universities within 30 miles McGregor Industrial Park—encompassing more than 9,500 acres—offers water, wastewater and electrical services as well as access to Burlington/Northern Santa Fe rail. Pearland, the fastest growing suburb of Houston, is ripe with opportunity for business with its prime location, quality amenities and strong incentive packages. Minutes from the Texas Medical Center, downtown Houston, Hobby Airport and two major ports . . . PHOTO CREDIT: GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP Pearland is your strategic site solution. Call today about economic incentives 800-240-3684 I 281-652-1627 www.pearlandedc.com For more information, contact: Leo Connor, President The City of McGregor Economic Development Corporation 303 S. Main McGregor, Texas 76657 (254) 840-4700 www.mcgregor-texas.com #3725 at www.BusinessFacilities.com BUSINESS FACILITIES 27 #3733 at www.BusinessFacilities.com A S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S http://www.mcgregor-texas.com http://www.pearlandedc.com http://www.pearlandedc.com http://www.mcgregor-texas.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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