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About
The Abilene Industrial Foundation is the Abilene Chamber of Commerce’s private sector representative in the community’s economic development partnership. Along with the City of Abilene and the Development Corporation of Abilene, the AIF works to cultivate the region’s economy through entrepreneurial support, business retention and expansion, downtown redevelopment and workforce development and retention.
History
Incorporated in 1962, the Abilene Industrial Foundation (AIF) is a storied, long-standing private sector-driven economic development arm of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. One leg, as it were, of a three-legged stool that included the City of Abilene and the Development Corporation of Abilene to bring the balance.
Jobs Retained since 2016
New Jobs since 2016
Million In New Payroll
Million in New Investment
Abilene’s Public Private Partnership
It has been an honor to join a group of dedicated community leaders who are actively working to grow and develop our business communities. Through training programs, entrepreneur resources, and business outreach initiatives, the AIF is creating a support network that will aid and grow our local businesses for years to come.
The Abilene Industrial Foundation, an affiliate of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce has played an active role in the economic development effort on behalf of Abilene. Partnering with the Development Corporation of Abilene, to form the Develop Abilene Team, the AIF focuses on business retention, business expansion, workforce development, retail development and talent development. The goal is to help create a very desirable environment where entrepreneurship not only starts, but also thrives, making Abilene a top of mind desired place to grow.