Located in the southern portion of the Texas Panhandle, the South Plains is a 15 county region with a population of 386,742, a civilian labor force of 205,074, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Built on agriculture and medical research and services, the economy of our region continues to grow and evolve through innovation, commercialization, and technology.

Economic development, workforce, and education professionals from across the region have come together to maximize resources, share best practices, and collaborate to invest in a prosperous future for the South Plains.

We invite you to explore our site and learn more about the our organization and the South Plains region.

Please click on the links listed below to learn more about our member communities.