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Corpus Christi’s economy if seen in the long run indicates progress which will be unmatched. The MSA rankings which use twenty three elements from a decade to determine if any region is progressing or not shows that there has been a constant growth in size and quality of this particular area. Corpus Christi’s rankings have been increasing since 2004. Another private survey found that the economy has grown steadily. It needs improvement in transport facilities and a boost to the existing businesses in order to expand and make new development, as these are the main areas which provide majority of city of Corpus Christi jobs. The local economy is quite diverse thanks to the energy sector foundation.

General Overview of the Area

The industries set in the Port of Corpus Christi are: the Corpus Christi Army Depot and the related defence contractors. The military, healthcare, government and education contribute a big percentage to the regional economy and have been growing steadily except for the recession period. It has been a bit difficult to generate big percentages of city of Corpus Christi jobs in this period, but the situation has been improving lately and those interested to make a career in this area are returning back to this place. The regional economic development corporation has many vacancies to offer and it has been contributing a good deal to the corpus Christi economy.

Who are the Major Employers in the City of Corpus Christi?

Corpus Christi is home to two large bases of the US military, both of whom account for 6,200 jobs to the city of Corpus Christi, which make them the biggest employer. The Army Depot here is the biggest helicopter repair facility internationally. The Corpus Christi Independent School District, Spohn Health System, Stripes Convenience Stores, and the H.E.B. Grocery Company are some of the other major employers here. Corpus Christi is the first city to offer free Wi-Fi to the entire city.  Corpus Christi economy depends on wholesale and retail trade, services and government sectors to a large extent. The unemployment rate is as low as 4% and the residents enjoy a high standard of living.