Amarillo EDC Receives Mac Conway Award, Recognized as Top 20 Communities in US

Amarillo, Texas – May 15, 2023 – The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (Amarillo EDC) is a proud recipient of Site Selection Magazine’s 2023 Mac Conway Award celebrating the importance of regional economic development groups promoting better business climates, better jobs, and a better future. The award is given to the top 20 communities exhibiting excellence in economic development in the United States. Scores are based on criteria such as total projects, total investment, and total jobs associated with those projects.

“I am very proud of our team for winning this prestigious honor. To be recognized as a top 20 economic development organization is a testament to the team, our city leaders and our citizens that help make Amarillo a great product to sell. Thank you to Site Selection Magazine for recognizing the AEDC,” says Kevin Carter, President & CEO.

The Amarillo EDC gained national attention for its economic impact with recruitment and expansion projects including CVMR, Producer Owned Beef, Tyson Foods, Austin Hose, Albers Aerospace Group, and Jax Transportation. These projects are projected to have a $2.3 billion capital investment in our community and are anticipated to create 3,425 new jobs and $205 million in payroll annually.

“The Mac Conway Award is not only an honor for the Amarillo EDC but also for our citizens and the companies that have helped grow Amarillo into a prosperous community,” says Andrew Hall, Chairman of the AEDC Board. “Together, we are putting Amarillo on the map.”

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The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (Amarillo EDC) is the primary economic development engine of the Amarillo community, responsible for industry growth and job creation through business attraction and retention initiatives. The mission of the Amarillo EDC is to attract businesses to Amarillo which offer highly skilled, highly-paid positions; to expand and retain existing local businesses in Amarillo; and to foster a business environment conducive to entrepreneurship. Learn more at www.amarilloedc.com.