One Point of Contact for Your U.S. Expansion
Texas First helps international companies evaluate, establish and grow operations in Texas through one coordinated regional point of contact. Instead of navigating multiple communities, utilities, workforce organizations and government agencies independently, companies can begin with Texas First and receive support across the region.
This streamlined approach is designed to make the U.S. location process easier to understand and more efficient to manage. Texas First coordinates regional partners behind the scenes, allowing investors to focus on the business, financial and operational factors that will shape a successful North American expansion.
Longview, TX:
Aviagen Group, Parent Company EW Group GmbH, HQ Germany
Brenntag Southwest, Germany
Indevco, Lebanon
Kito Crosby, USA and Japan
Komatsu, Japan
Konecranes, Finland
Rexel, France
Schneider Electric, France
Smurfit Kappa, Ireland
AR-TX REDI, TX:
Texarkana Aluminum a division of Ta Chen International, Taiwan
West Fraser Timber Co., Canada
BAE Systems, United Kingdom
EXPAL Systems, Madrid, Spain
Domtar, Canada
Kilgore, TX:
Yamaha/Skeeter, Japan
Komatsu, Japan
Camfil, Sweden
WagnerTuning, Germany
CHEP, Australia
Wieland Lone Star Casting, Germany
Stream Flo, Canada
Marshall, TX:
Pergan, Germany
Deroma, Italy
Prysmian Group, Italy
Sulphur Springs, TX:
Saputo, Canada
Berger, Canada
Jacksonville, TX
LU-VE, Italy
Cancoil, Canada
Market Entry and Location Strategy
Every international investment begins with a clear understanding of the company’s goals. Texas First works with business leaders, corporate real estate teams, consultants and government trade representatives to identify the region’s best opportunities based on each project’s requirements.
Support may include:
- Initial market and regional orientation
- Project requirement assessment
- North American location strategy discussions
- Regional cost and operating environment information
- Industry and supply-chain research
- Workforce, university, college and demographic analysis
- Connections with local, state and federal trade resources
Texas First can also help companies understand how local economic development, utilities, workforce systems and government entities work together in the United States.
Texas First conducts customized searches for industrial sites, business parks and existing buildings across the region. Opportunities are evaluated according to the company’s space, acreage, utility, transportation, workforce and timing requirements.
Services may include:
- Confidential property searches
- Customized site and building recommendations
- Property specifications and comparative information
- Utility and infrastructure discussions
- Development-readiness assessments
- Regional mapping and transportation discussions
- Coordination with property owners and local partners
Because Texas First represents the region as a whole, companies can review the strongest available options using one point of contact.
When a company is ready to visit the region, Texas First can develop a customized itinerary focused on its priorities. The regional team coordinates meetings, property tours and introductions so executives can make productive use of their time in Texas.
Site visit support may include airport and local transportation coordination, property tours, utility meetings, workforce discussions and introductions to business, education and government leaders. Texas First can also help international executives experience the region’s communities, housing options, schools, healthcare resources and quality of life.
Texas First connects investors directly with electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications and transportation providers. These discussions can help companies understand available capacity, service requirements, infrastructure timelines and potential project-specific improvements.
For utility-intensive operations, Texas First can coordinate early technical conversations regarding electric load, redundancy, pressure, line size, water demand, wastewater capacity, broadband and other critical requirements. Bringing the right providers together early can reduce uncertainty and help companies compare locations more accurately.
International companies entering the U.S. market may need help understanding regional hiring practices, wage levels, training programs and workforce resources. Texas First connects employers with universities, colleges, technical institutions, workforce agencies and local education partners.
Assistance may include labor-market information, occupation and wage data, recruitment resources, customized training discussions and connections to career and technical education programs. Regional partners can also help companies develop a workforce strategy for expansion and long-term talent development.
Texas First helps companies identify potential state and local programs that may support a qualified investment. Depending on the project, these resources could include tax abatements and exemptions, infrastructure participation, workforce training assistance, grants, financing tools or other performance-based incentives.
The regional team can coordinate discussions with community partners and state officials, help assemble project information and guide companies toward the appropriate programs. Incentives are evaluated individually and are typically based on factors such as capital investment, job creation, wages, industry and project competitiveness.
Establishing a U.S. operation often requires trusted legal, financial, real estate, construction and professional service partners. Texas First can provide introductions to regional and statewide experts familiar with international investment and business expansion.
Connections may include:
- Attorneys and accounting professionals
- Banking and financial institutions
- Commercial real estate professionals
- Engineering and construction firms
- Human resources and recruitment providers
- Customs, logistics and trade specialists
- Translators and cross-cultural business resources
- State and federal agencies
These connections help companies assemble the local expertise needed to move from evaluation to operation.
Texas First’s support does not end with the location decision. The organization and its regional partners help companies establish relationships, understand the local business environment and become part of the community.
Soft-landing assistance may include introductions to business organizations, universities, colleges, schools, healthcare providers, housing resources and community leaders. Texas First can also help executives and employees become familiar with everyday life in East Texas, making relocation easier for individuals and families.
Texas First is committed to building long-term relationships with international employers. After a company begins operations, regional partners remain available to support workforce growth, connections with universities, colleges and technical institutions, infrastructure needs, supplier relationships and future expansion.
Business retention and expansion support may include:
- Regular employer outreach and operational needs assessments
- Assistance with workforce recruitment, training and employee development
- Coordination with utilities and infrastructure providers
- Connections to suppliers, service providers and regional business resources
- Support for facility expansion, equipment investment and additional hiring
- Guidance on potential local incentives and performance-based assistance
- Help navigating permitting, development and project coordination needs
- Advocacy and problem-solving when operational challenges arise
This ongoing support helps companies strengthen their regional presence, respond to changing business needs and pursue future growth with a trusted local partner.
Begin With Texas First
Whether your company is exploring its first U.S. location or expanding an existing North American footprint, Texas First provides the information, connections and coordinated support needed to move forward with confidence.