The Related Industries sector encompasses a wide range of businesses, from medical equipment rental to insurance to social services.



At $2.5 billion, insurance carriers’ contribution to the local economy parallels that made by local hospitals. Research initiatives, which include the work done at Brooks Air Force Base, also make a substantial contribution, with an economic impact of $817 million.

The Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Sectors

Two industry segments, Laboratories and Pharmaceuticals, have shown remarkable growth since 1998.



From 1998 to 2001, the local Pharmaceutical industry has increased by 33%, and Laboratory services have grown by 34%.