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New Facilities and Expansions Projected to Create 174 Jobs and Over $67 Million in Capital Investment

Sep 04, 2026 / Payton Doane

New Facilities and Expansions Projected to Create 174 Jobs and Over $67 Million in Capital Investment Businesses across a wide range of industries and sizes, from nationwide operations to family-owned companies, continue to choose Lubbock as their place to grow. Terracon Engineering Consultants, Paramount Hardware and Supply, Redemption Aero, Ambrose, and Seals Commercial Holdings, LLC are helping drive community and economic growth by providing career opportunities for citizens and graduates in Lubbock through their business expansion projects in West Texas.   Altogether, these businesses are projected to bring Lubbock tens of millions of dollars in new capital investment to the tax rolls and 174 new jobs, with a combined annual payroll of $11 million.   Terracon Engineering Consultants, an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, is expanding its presence in Lubbock with a $6 million capital investment and the creation of 75 new jobs. More

Chick-fil-A Supply Planning $50 Million Capital Investment in Lubbock through New Distribution Center

Mar 19, 2026 / Autumn Martinez

Chick-fil-A Supply Planning $50 Million Capital Investment in Lubbock through New Distribution Center Chick-fil-A Supply is planning a major investment in Lubbock with the construction of a new tri-temperature distribution center located in the Lubbock Business Park, a project that is expected to bring $50 million in capital investment and create approximately 80 new jobs in the region.  The facility will serve as a key part of Chick-fil-A’s growing supply chain and will store and distribute food and related products in controlled environments—cool, freezer, and dry—to its vast network of restaurants. Lubbock was selected due to its strategic location and logistical advantages, enabling efficient service across the region.  “We are looking forward to establishing our newest distribution center in Lubbock, and we are grateful to Mayor McBrayer, the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, and all of our Lubbock community partners who have welcomed us and worked tirelessly to make this happen,” said Dan Marques, Senior Director for Chick-fil-A Supply Operations. More

Leprino Foods Opens in Lubbock, TX

Jan 17, 2025 / Autumn Martinez

Leprino Opens its new World-Class Manufacturing Facility Marks significant investment in Lubbock A Game-Changing Investment in Lubbock's Future Leprino Foods Company, a global leader in premium-quality cheese and dairy ingredient production, officially opened the first phase of its groundbreaking 850,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in East Lubbock. This state-of-the-art plant will produce mozzarella cheese and nutrition products, contributing to the nourishment of families worldwide. More

LEDA Welcomes New Board Leadership

Dec 05, 2024 / Autumn Martinez

New Leadership Joins LEDA Board to Drive Lubbock’s Growth The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) and Market Lubbock is proud to announce the appointment of three distinguished leaders in the Lubbock community to its Board of Directors: Robert Taylor, Jordan Wheatley, and Mont McClendon. These new members bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to fostering economic growth and opportunity in Lubbock. More

Presentations

Nov 12, 2024 / madden

Presentations 2026 Lubbock Real Estate Investors Association  In September 2026, LEDA’s CEO and President, John Osborne, delivered a presentation on the current economic conditions and trends. To view the presentation, click here; to view demographic information, click here. More