Business Growth
Texas is the top-rated state for business, and Graham follows that trend. The city's economic development organization has a variety of available properties and tax incentives for businesses to locate here.
Graham's proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth makes it a wonderful place to do business and have an excellent quality of life. The schools are exemplary rated, below average unemployment, lower cost of living, available higher education and job training and an ample, skilled workforce.
City of Graham
Workforce Solutions North Texas
Employment:
Young County (as of 2Q 2010)
Employment 9,175
Unemployment 659
Unemployment Rate 6.7%
Avg. Weekly Wages $716
Graham Top 10 Employers:
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Employer
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Industry
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Employees
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Graham ISD
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School District
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375
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WalMart
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Retail/Department Store
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255
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Graham Regional Medical Center
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Hospital
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230
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Zack Burkett Industries
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Highway Construction
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210
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Southern Bleacher Company
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Bleacher Construction
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150
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United Supermarket
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Grocery Stores
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140
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City of Graham
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Government
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100
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Young County
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Government
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100
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Media Recovery/ShockWatch, Inc.
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Manufacturing
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70
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E&H Drilling
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Oil & Gas Production
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50
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Young County's Top Industries
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% of Workforce
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Oil & Gas Production
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15.27%
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Manufacturing
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14.71%
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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13.68%
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Retail Trade
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11.01%
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Educational Services
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8.79%
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Accommodation and Food Services
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7.29%
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Finance and Insurance
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3.72%
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Construction
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3.69%
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Wholesale Trade
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3.31%
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Transportation and Warehousing
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2.98%
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For more information about Graham businesses click the link for our Community Profile Book
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