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KEDC outlines international recruiting, Wolf Technology Park marketing and May industry summit

Killeen City Council · February 17, 2026

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Killeen Economic Development Corporation staff briefed council on site prep at Wolf Technology Park, RFP awards for brokerage and professional services, a new website launch Feb. 23, planned trade missions including Korea and a Forging Central Texas summit on May 21 to support targeted recruitment in battery, EV, aerospace and defense sectors.

Killeen Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) staff updated the City Council on Feb. 17 about ongoing site-preparation and marketing efforts aimed at attracting manufacturing and advanced-technology users.

KEDC noted trees have been removed at Wolf Technology Park as the city advances water-main upgrades and prepares the site for investor presentations. Staff said the City closed RFPs for brokerage and professional services and awarded those contracts to Headwater and Kim Group to support site marketing and development.

Staff outlined a calendar of recruitment activity for 2026, including an upcoming website launch on Monday, Feb. 23, participation in Team Texas events and trade missions, and a planned trade mission to Korea to attend InterBattery Korea. "We will be visiting with the U.S. Embassy and the Korean International Trade Association," the presenter said, and KEDC staff listed target sectors including battery and EV supply chains, SMR and aerospace and defense manufacturers.

KEDC also described local outreach and events: a third-Thursday Chamber mixer and a May 21 Forging Central Texas Industry and Growth Summit the agency will host with regional partners to highlight defense, aviation and semiconductor recruitment opportunities. The update referenced a $200,000 KADC grant awarded to Southern Roots as an example of local investment leveraged by partnerships.

Council members asked for continued attention to local hiring and community benefits; a later public comment criticized KEDC for recruiting companies that employ nonlocal workers, a point KEDC and council did not directly rebut at the meeting.