Texas State University, an emerging research institution, is our region’s most crucial economic development asset, partner and catalyst for economic growth.
More directly, Texas State is a key contributor to the growth of the economy in our two-county region (Hays and Caldwell Counties) as well as an economic powerhouse for central Texas. The university should be viewed in three primary ways. First, the university acts as an accelerator to employers by fostering an environment of ingenuity and innovation. Second, it provides a direct pipeline of a well-trained and educated workforce. And third, the vibrancy and depth of sophistication its students, faculty and staff add to our local community is unparallel.
A university is a major advantage to attracting and retaining businesses. As you may already know, the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) is a public-private non-profit organization that proactively recruits new employers to the region and supporting current employers’ growth. Prospective employers are consistently interested in developing relationships with Texas State to support the growth and innovation of their business model while forging new relationships with faculty and students.
