Recent research indicates that today's business leaders and the workers they employ are "consumers of place," which means quality-of-life considerations are far more important in corporate site selection and individual and family relocation decisions today than in the past.
Economic Development Journal/Fall 2003

In Lamesa, that's music to our ears. Several generations of families living in Lamesa can attest to the quality-of-life that comes from our unique community. Close-knit neighborhoods, 2 minute commute to work, excellent housing values, rich cultural heritage, access to ample retail and entertainment and a hometown sensibility still evident along our downtown square make Lamesa an attractive location for today's factories and families.