Business in Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend
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Coastal Texas was ranked #1 by the Center for Digital Government
Home to nearly 600,000 people, the 12 counties of the Coastal Bend of Texas include top industries in agriculture, petrochemical manufacturing, large-scale fabrication, marine research, maritime shipping, health care and tourism. Top employers include the Port of Corpus Christi. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University-Kingsville are among colleges and universities. The region offers an abundance of outdoor recreation options, including Padre Island National Seashore.
