Business park plans announced

State Sen. Kevin Eltife said he was in awe of plans officially announced Thursday to bring a 1,500-acre industrial park to Gregg County.

"What I love most about it is that it is the private sector and not government doing it," Eltife, R-Tyler, said of River Bend Business Center and Industrial Park. The development is being built near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Texas 31 by a group of private investors led by Kilgore firms Brogoitti Construction and Four S Oil.

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New 1500 Acre Business District

The East Texas area welcomes another multi-faceted business district... and this one is huge!

The Riverbend Business Center and Industrial Park was unveiled in a luncheon today.

Developers say the 1500 acre site is "one of the largest tracts of industrial and commercial property in East Texas". Development is underway with the industrial phase... next is commercial businesses and a 300 acre wildlife preserve.

Industrial Park Coming To Longview

A huge business center, industrial park and wildlife preserve is coming to Gregg County. The 1,500 acre River Bend Business Center will be located off FM 1252 near I-20 and Highway 31. The park will include a 175-acre industrial park, a 500-acre business center, and even a 300 acre wetland and wildlife preserve.

Gregg County welcomes River Bend Park

GREGG COUNTY - Today the River Bend Business Center and Industrial Park held an introduction lunch.

New in business: Prospective tenants mull business park

A new privately developed 1,500-acre business and industrial park near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Texas 31 is negotiating with prospective tenants.

River Bend Industrial Park is jointly spearheaded by Brogoitti Investments of Kilgore and Four S Oil Company, according to Julie Woods, spokeswoman for the developers. Brogoitti Companies is owned by Brogoitti Investments while Four S is owned by the Smith family, including former Gregg County Judge Mickey Smith, former County Commissioner Denny Smith and their sister, Sanny Sue Holland-Hoffman, Woods said.

River Bend Luncheon
On Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 12 Noon, Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt was the honored speaker at a luncheon introducing the new River Bend Business Center and Industrial Park developed at the regional transportation crossroads of Interstate 20 and State Highway 31 in Gregg County. The luncheon hosted elected officials, business and civic leaders and regional media. The event showcased one of the largest contiguous tracts of industrial and commercial property in East Texas and the value it will bring to regional economic development. Additional honored guests included Senator Kevin Eltife and State Representative Tommy Merritt.

1500-Acre Industrial and Business Park to be Introduced to East Texas Government, Business and Civic Leaders.

On Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 12 Noon, Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt was the honored speaker at a luncheon introducing the new River Bend Business Center and Industrial Park being developed at the regional transportation crossroads of Interstate 20 and State Highway 31 in Gregg County. The luncheon hosted elected officials, business and civic leaders and regional media. The event showcased one of the largest contiguous tracts of industrial and commercial property in East Texas and the value it will bring to regional economic development. Additional honored guests included Senator Kevin Eltife and State Representative Tommy Merritt.

A group of private investors spearheaded by Brogoitti Construction and Four S Oil are developing River Bend Business Center and Industrial Park, a 1500 acre site that will be divided into three phases: a 175-acre industrial park; a 500-acre business center; and a 300-acre wetland and wildlife preserve.

The River Bend Industrial Park will attract medium to light duty industrial businesses, while the River Bend Business Center will house retail and commercial facilities for restaurants, shops, hotels/motels, and light business space. The 300-acre Wild Life Preserve will remain untouched and serve as a safe haven for animals native to this location. The developers hope that the preserve will be visited by schools, citizens, and travelers.

River Bend has gained the support of elected officials, business owners, civic leaders, and citizens in general. Many believe River Bend Business Center and Industrial Park can bring the world to East Texas. It will provide new opportunities for employment, increased business for local communities, population growth, and financial growth for the entire East Texas region. River Bend serves as a model for how many communities can work together to help bring greater attention East Texas Region.

Future development of the 1500-acre River Bend Business Center and Industrial Park is planned and will include 400 acres of major distribution and manufacturing. Quick Facts:
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 12 Noon
Luncheon for East Texas Elected Officials, Business Leaders, Civic Leaders, Media
River Bend Business Center and Industrial Park
Interstate 20 and Highway 31
1500-Acre Industrial and Business Park
300-Acre Wetlands Wildlife Preserve