”By leveraging our geographic location and diversifying our economy, Flatonia will be able to attract high impact, environmentally-friendly businesses, encourage tourism, and generate higher income jobs.“ - City of Flatonia Vision for Future Growth

Economic Development Efforts Underway

In June 2003, the City of Flatonia hired AngelouEconomics, an Austin-based consulting firm, to lead an economic development project for the community, completed in the Fall of 2003.

As a result of this economic development project, Flatonia has a new 1) updated economic profile, 2) targeted industry list with profiles, 3) economic development action plan, 4) brand and marketing plan, and 5) marketing tools. This Web site is one of the marketing tools aimed at providing you with the information you need.

Business Climate

“It’s exciting to work in a city that has been able to truly balance the past, present and future. It takes a commitment on the part of every individual. Maintaining our home town values and heritage while building a leading-edge infrastructure for future business growth is our promise to residents and businesses.” Robert Wood, Flatonia City Manager

Flatonia’s business environment is enthusiastic and progressive, with a great spirit of cooperation among city officials, business owners, and residents. Flatonia business leaders have a robust work ethic and the city’s qualified labor force gives it an advantage. Flatonia’s background in commercial agriculture and manufacturing makes it an ideal place to expand or locate a distribution, specialty manufacturing, or hospitality company.

Here are a few benefits of operating a business in Flatonia:

• Efficient distribution hub off Interstate 10
• Well-skilled labor pool of over 20,000 in a 25-mile radius
• Short commute times, faster response times
• Very competitive costs of doing business with one of the lowest tax rates in the region