Posted 9:57 pm Sunday, February 17, 2013
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Tyler recognized as top city for jobs
Well, we knew that already. A recent study has ranked the city of Tyler second in the nation for employment, just after Bismarck, North Dakota. With all due respect to Bismarck, had the important category of access and quality of barbecue been included, clearly Tyler would have taken the top spot.
But the study, conducted by RCLCO (Robert Charles Lesser & Co.), an independent real estate advisory firm based in Washington, D.C., lauded Tyler as one of the “Top 15” small metro areas that have employment bases of less than 100,000.
“Diversified employment bases, including energy and technology sectors, are benefiting the Texas economy, as are low cost of doing business, warm climate and proximity to trading routes,” Paige Mueller, managing director of RCLCO, said in the report.
What makes Tyler stand out is that there’s no particular boom here comparable to North Dakota’s astounding oil boom. We just have a strong economy, a steady and reliable workforce and a community commitment to the next generation.
This isn’t the first time Tyler has been recognized for the quality of life it offers.
A retirement website recently ranked Tyler as the nation’s No. 2 community in which to retire. And last month, both Tyler and Longview ranked in the Top 10 “Best Performing Small Cities” by the Milken Institute.
And it won’t be the last time Tyler is recognized, because this is a city that cherishes its history, while looking to the future.
The health care industry will continue to be a pillar of our local economy. That’s why Tyler Junior College asked voters to approve a new nursing and health sciences facility last year. Voters carefully considered the $25 million bond package, and said yes. The $50 million project also calls for $12.5 million from student fees and $12.5 million in private donor support, in addition to the bond funds.
The facility is slated to open in the spring of 2015.
But it’s not just medical professionals we’re producing here. TJC and the Tyler Independent School District also have built career technology programs. TJC’s West Campus’ Skills Training Center is now training the skilled workers our city and our region will need in the years to come.
What makes Tyler stand out is that there’s no particular boom here comparable to North Dakota’s astounding oil boom. We just have a strong economy, a steady and reliable workforce and a community commitment to the next generation.
This isn’t the first time Tyler has been recognized for the quality of life it offers.
A retirement website recently ranked Tyler as the nation’s No. 2 community in which to retire. And last month, both Tyler and Longview ranked in the Top 10 “Best Performing Small Cities” by the Milken Institute.
And it won’t be the last time Tyler is recognized, because this is a city that cherishes its history, while looking to the future.
The health care industry will continue to be a pillar of our local economy. That’s why Tyler Junior College asked voters to approve a new nursing and health sciences facility last year. Voters carefully considered the $25 million bond package, and said yes. The $50 million project also calls for $12.5 million from student fees and $12.5 million in private donor support, in addition to the bond funds.
The facility is slated to open in the spring of 2015.
But it’s not just medical professionals we’re producing here. TJC and the Tyler Independent School District also have built career technology programs. TJC’s West Campus’ Skills Training Center is now training the skilled workers our city and our region will need in the years to come.
And the Tyler school district partnered with local architects and construction companies in an innovative project this year, which allowed Robert E. Lee High School students to design and build playhouses. The playhouses were auctioned off for charity. In addition, the district has five programs now that allow students to graduate high school with industry certification. Those include health science, automotive technology, culinary arts, welding and construction.
It should come as no surprise that Tyler has again been recognized.
As Tyler Economic Development Council Chairman Tom Ellis said, “This is a result of the public-private partnership between the business sector and local units of government working together to make Tyler a great place to start and grow a business.”
Tyler’s greatest strength isn’t its economy, however. That’s merely a reflection of its sense of community.
It should come as no surprise that Tyler has again been recognized.
As Tyler Economic Development Council Chairman Tom Ellis said, “This is a result of the public-private partnership between the business sector and local units of government working together to make Tyler a great place to start and grow a business.”
Tyler’s greatest strength isn’t its economy, however. That’s merely a reflection of its sense of community.
