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EDC updates council on new tenants, Wolf Technology Park and foreign‑trade‑zone progress
Summary
Killeen Economic Development Corporation reported new tenants at Killeen Business Park, a 16‑acre 'Blue Acre' flex project, Wolf Technology Park planning, and a signed letter of no objection supporting a foreign trade zone application tied to a prospective company; staff noted potential hiring of up to 12 at that company by Q1 2026.
The Killeen Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) gave its quarterly update to the Killeen City Council on Aug. 19, reporting tenant additions, site-development work and foreign-trade-zone (FTZ) progress.
Highlights: KEDC staff said the Killeen Business Park now includes St. Michael’s Learning Academy and Killeen Wholesale Supply at 703 View Swaner Loop; another tenant expanded from 13,000 to 17,000 square feet and increased employees to more than 100. The EDC reported that USAM completed construction and plans a ribbon-cutting, and that WorkspaceUSA continues vertical development.
Blue Acre and Wolf Technology Park: The EDC described a 16-acre “Blue Acre” tract at 601 North Twin Creek Drive planned for four flex buildings totaling roughly 175,700 square feet, with construction expected in 12–16 months pending closing with a developer. The EDC also outlined infrastructure and marketing work for a 95‑acre Wolf Technology Park targeting technology and industrial businesses; the EDC is recruiting representation for marketing and will continue outreach.
Foreign‑trade zone: The EDC reported a signed “letter of no objection” the city provided and submitted as part of a foreign-trade-zone application in partnership with FTZ No. 183 and a prospective company. Staff said recent market developments had affected the company but that it could hire up to about 12 new employees and be fully operational by Q1 2026.
Why it matters: The update offers councilmembers information about local industrial and commercial activity, potential new employment and EDC marketing plans. Council members asked about advertising costs and marketing strategy; staff clarified that recent news articles had been earned media (pro bono) rather than paid advertising.
Next steps: The EDC will continue outreach and report back on property closings and ribbon-cutting schedules. The council encouraged continued public engagement and invited EDC to share more marketing details.
