Upper East Texas Region
Contact UsHighlights
Region Partners
General Population
Key Features / Landmarks
Key Industries
Top 10 Industries by Location Quotient
Key Benefits
Universities
Junior & Community Colleges
Health Science Schools
Transportation
I-20
I-30
I-49
East Texas Reginal Airport
Texarkana Regional Airport
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
Area Overview
The Upper East region includes three metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs): the Longview MSA, the Texarkana MSA, and the Tyler MSA. The economic core of the Upper East region is the city of Tyler (Smith County). The region is home to massive industrial sites, cutting-edge biomedical research parks, and a highly-skilled workforce. The region offers business advantages for manufacturing and distribution operations with a robust interstate infrastructure that provides access to Mexico and Canada, as well as East and West Coast destinations. Several Class 1 Rail Operators have major nodes in the region, providing access to key ports and distribution centers.
How We Help
We know Texas!
For more than 30 years our team members have helped companies expand or relocate to Texas. Either through regional groups or individual cities in Texas, our team members have spent their careers helping businesses move to and grow in Texas. Now we have come together on behalf of our partners to help you connect with a Texas community best suited to help you grow your business. We’ll take the time to get to know you and your project and then we’ll help you find the communities that could be a good fit for you and your business.
