Economy
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conn's Appliances Inc. | 3,419 |
| 2 | Beaumont Independent School District | 2,909 |
| 3 | Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital | 1,880 |
| 4 | Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital | 1,783 |
| 5 | City of Beaumont | 1,343 |
| 6 | Lamar University | 1,203 |
| 7 | Jefferson County | 1,193 |
| 8 | CB&I Matrix Engineering | 752 |
| 9 | ENGlobal Corporation | 468 |
| 10 | Wal-Mart | 450 |
A significant element of the region's economy is the Port of Beaumont, the nation's fourth largest seaport by Tonnage. The 842d Transportation Battalion, and the 596th Transportation Group are both stationed at the port in Beaumont.
Conn's Appliances and Jason's Deli have their headquarters in Beaumont. Originally Sweet Leaf Tea Company had its headquarters in Beaumont. The headquarters moved to Austin in October 2003.
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