Be Part of Our ‘Budaful’ Business Family
Buda’s strategic location and economic offerings are attractive to diverse sectors of industry wanting to take advantage of being in the growing and vibrant Central Texas Region. Buda’s competitive advantages include an ideal location along the I-35 corridor, just 10 miles south of downtown Austin (the 10th largest city in the nation), a skilled workforce, and a desirable quality of life.
The Buda Economic Development Corporation is committed to serving the businesses calling Buda their home as well as those looking to make it theirs. Through networking, workforce development, expansion, and funding resources, we help businesses continue to grow and prosper.
Prioritizing People and an Entrepreneurial Spirit
Buda is an entrepreneurial-rich community, and it is central to the EDC’s mission to help entrepreneurs thrive in our city. From locally owned restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and salons to tradesmen and contractors, Buda invests in people and their ideas to add to the fabric of our community. We believe that promoting growth from within will help Buda to be more than just a place to work; it will build a better and stronger community for not only our current residents but for generations to come.
The EDC is committed to nurturing a highly engaged, supportive business community and staying open to new ideas, often seeking creative solutions for funding to help ideas come to life.
Connecting Businesses with Educational Programming
We’re passionate about connecting existing businesses with the right information, resources, colleagues and programs in ways that will improve the business climate in Buda. Events are hosted to give our small businesses a leg up in building success, such as learning from community business professionals, SCORE workshops, job fairs, and networking events in partnership with the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce.
Incentive Programs
The Buda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) offers a range of financial incentives for businesses and have historically increased our incentives year-over-year. From Local Enterprise Assistance Program (small business incentives) designed to support workforce training, equipment purchases, marketing, and building improvements to larger incentives that are designed for a broader community impact. All incentives are evaluated by our seven-member Board of Directors and tailored to the specific needs of this business. We aim to help existing Buda businesses grow and prosper as well as attract new businesses that will add to the fabric of our community.
Business Retention & Expansion
The health and vitality of our existing businesses is a fundamental component of our overall efforts to sustain and grow our community. As a result, the Buda EDC has initiated a Business Retention and Expansion Program and strategy to support the success and growth of existing businesses and industries. We maintain relationships with our businesses by conducting annual Business Retention and Expansion meetings on-site with our Business Engagement Manager. By keeping an open line of communication, we learn what challenges our companies face and how we can step in to assist.
Buda’s Major Employers
The Buda EDC nurtures the growth and development of businesses across numerous industries. The Target Industries that thrive in Buda include Destination Restaurants & Retail, Knowledge Intensive Business Services, Advanced Manufacturing, and Entrepreneurism. Below are just a few businesses experiencing the benefits of Buda’s central location in Texas, a highly skilled and diverse workforce, and a strong quality of life.
Texas Lehigh Cement Company manufactures and markets cement for construction, oil, and masonry. The company is driven by its mission to be the highest quality, low-cost producer of cement products in Texas while also maintaining a safe work environment for its employees and an operation in line with today’s environmental requirements.
Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc. is a woman-owned business with an over 50-year history of providing high-quality beef entrees to Texans. With its operations based in Buda, Night Hawk’s dedicated employees are committed to serving the best in quality and consistency for generations to come.
US Foods is a leading food service distributor offering a range of food offerings and a suite of e-commerce technology and business solutions to help their over 200,000 partnered restaurants and food operators succeed and thrive in business.
Coined as the “Disney of the Outdoors,” Cabela’s was founded to help connect more people with nature. Now partnered with Bass Pro Shops, the premier outdoor and conservation company is celebrated as one of America’s top employers and most reputable retailers.
Known as “the soulful salsa from South Austin,” Jardine’s has been producing premium quality Texas foods since 1979. Using the freshest ingredients from across the state, Jardines’ salsas are prepared in small batches to ensure customers with the best in quality and taste.
Since its founding in 1984, Capital Excavation has been focused on holding true to its values of honesty, professionalism, integrity, and service on its projects across the State of Texas. Capital Excavation takes on projects in the residential & commercial, public works, and transportation sectors.
The Escobedo Group is a luxury home builder renowned for its process of delivering quality, old-world craftsmanship. The company prides itself on bringing together construction, artisan details, and technology to produce the best in building.
Ampersand Art Supply is a woman-owned business founded on the mission of reviving the time-honored tradition of panel painting. The company has proudly engineered the only archival-sealed panels on the market, allowing artists’ work to stand the test of time.
Futronic sells non-Automotive components to OEMs of industrial and consumer products including the building, plumbing and medical industries. Futronic Co., Ltd. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Busan, Korea.