Economic Development

John Crutchfield, President of the Killeen Economic Development Corporation spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights on March 20, 2009.  Crutchfield touched on the five primary economic priorities of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Plan of Work. 

They include (1) To collaborate with others to ensure Fort Hood is fully utilized (50,000 troops) by the year 2010.  (2) Assist in establishing Texas A&M University-Central Texas as an upper-level stand-alone university. (3) Capitalize on the new Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport. (4) Focus on programs that will lead to the creation and recruitment of jobs with competitive wages in the service, manufacturing and retail sectors.  (5) Improve the image and assist in the development of a brand for the community.