Texas Economic Development

America's top state for business -- favorable tax climate, tort reform, business-friendly attitude & low cost-of-doing-business. From our competitive business incentives & highly skilled workforce to our rich cultural heritage & low cost-of-living, companies are choosing Texas. Come to Texas, we're wide open for business.

The Colony Economic Development Corp

   Young, progressive, family oriented, very well educated population. 31% with 4-year or higher college degree. High income -- over $85,000 average household.

With the Dallas North Tollway five minutes east and Interstate 35E less than 10 minutes west, The Colony is located in the Greater Dallas Area, 20 miles north of downtown.

We are located 10 minutes from the corporate headquarters of EDS, JCPenny, Frito Lay,  and less than 25 minutes from the DFW Airport. 

 Customized incentive packages available to qualified applicants. Details onsite.

Irving Economic Development Partnership

Pro-business city with international business center and commitment to growth. Strategically located in center of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and adjacent to DFW International Airport in central time zone. . Home to more than 8,000 companies -- including global headquarters of four Fortune 500 companies.  Highly educated, skilled, diverse, multinational workforce. Wide range of economic incentives that are creatively applied. Irving's Economic Development Team assists businesses with site selection, incentives, permitting, zoning, training and networking. Irving .. where you  have a Local Address with Global Access. 

Seagoville Economic Development Corp City of Opportunity: Small town living benefits with city benefits nearby. Comfortably growing city with a lot to offer. Professional leadership, diversified labor force, welcoming community. 15 minutes from downtown Dallas. 10 minutes to I-45, I-635, I-35, and I-20.  40 miles from Dallas International airport. Incentives include tax abatement and Triple Free Port. Vocational program and State Industrial Job Training. Onsite: detailed  tax information; wage scales by occupation; utility rates; school information; major employers; community recreation information, current & future developments.

Outstanding retailer's demographics . On I-35E & Lake Lewisville, on one of the most popular lakes in Texas. 30 minutes north of Dallas. DFW International & Dallas Love Field within 40 minute drive. Daily traffic over 125,000 AVD. One of area's lowest property tax rates. Fine quality of life --"A good bet for quiet, hassle-free, safe living." 17 available properties specifications. Business incentives provided on case-by-case basis for new and expanding businesses. Qualifications and procedures detailed onsite

We are unlocking the Future. Lower cost alternative in the Dallas Metro. Desirable location for distribution, customer service center. Available economic incentive options include city tax abatements, low interest loans, infrastructure improvements, cash grants. Assistance with site location, relocation expenses, state/federal loan applications.

Plano Economic Development Board

Smart People. Smart Place. Everything in Place. Solid pro-business. Among places in US for families to live & work. Site selection data onsite: demographics, workface, employers, education, transportation, taxation, utilities, government, international resources, quality-of-life, environmental, business parks, incentives, available sites, maps.

Commercial and Retail Opportunities. Small, growing bedroom community 20 miles south of Dallas on 35E and Dart. Large population increases predicted for the surrounding area. Flexible, negotiable development incentives, case by case, High/low wage data by occupation detailed on site. .

One of Texas' top Micropolitan Cities. Lufkin is an aggressive, pro-business, financially strong community that serves as the  Regional HUB of Central-East Texas for employment, healthcare, retail & hospitality. Lufkin is convenient to the Ports of Houston and Beaumont as well as Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio & Shreveport. Lufkin enjoys 58 MGD available water (treated & untreated) to serve the 310-acre Industrial Rail Park and over 1200 developable industrial acres and boasts property taxes among the lowest in Texas.

Growth is our business. Prospering community 60 miles southeast of Dallas on US-175, between Cedar Creek Reservoir & Lake Palestine. Adequate labor. Free training. Affordable wages.  Foreign Trade Zone. Economic incentives. Onsite photo gallery of properties and buildings available. Photo gallery of available sites, and area manufactures, with details on each. Details on industrial properties available. Warm, friendly people. Historical museum, excellent medical facilities, East Texas Arboretum, Performing Arts Center, some of the best shopping in East Texas.

Palestine Economic Development Corp

More Markets Less Miles. Halfway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, among fastest growing US Metros. Abundant resources to help your business grow. Access majority of Texas population via 3 US Highways , 2 State Highways. Union Pacific east/west and north/south mainlines intersect in Palestine. Low cost of living. High Quality of life. Incentives include Triple Freeport Access. Excess treated or raw water to meet business needs. Available, trained workforce. 350-acre Business Park-- infrastructure in-place. Click headline for website. Call toll-free 877-729-4100.

           Marshall Economic Development Corp

Open for Opportunities. Progressive community between Longview and Shreveport on I-20. Strong, quality workforce. Cost of living 20% below national average. Progressive public schools. 9 institutes of higher learning within 40 minutes. Technical training available. Marshall Business park with most infrastructure in-place -- sewer potable water, utilities, rail service. 250 acres available. Business Development Center with economical, efficient services for new businesses meetings/conference rooms, shipping/receiving service, custodial services.

Creating a favorable climate for new and expanding businesses 65 miles north-east of Dallas. Small town charm with its quality of life, less congestion, efficient highway & air transportation. Economically priced industrial sites and commercial buildings. Tax incentives,  exemptions, refunds, abatements.

 Tyler Economic Development Council

Midway between Dallas and Shreveport Louisiana, just off I-20. Mild climate, low cost of living. Abundant labor, land and buildings. Incentives include tax abatements, Freeport exemptions, enterprise zones, training grants, revolving loan fund, tax increment financing, discounted land and retail incentives.

The strategic location on the US-Mexico Border at southern tip of Texas. 2 million people with 50 mile radius. Low cost of living. Excellent healthcare. Award -winning schools. Year-round outdoor activities.6 industrial parks. Enterprise Zone. Foreign Trade Zone.

Matamoros Economic Development 

Lowest turnover rate along border. Fast/efficient border crossings. Pro-business, team-oriented labor unions. Available, quality industrial infrastructure. Over 50,000 experienced workforce. Logistic advantages in both US and Mexican markets. Excellent quality of life. Business-friendly city and state governments.

The New Texas Connection. Serves markets in Texas, Mexico & Western Hemisphere. Includes 5th largest US port. Rail & highway access the rest of the continent. On Interstate 35/37 corridor and future Interstate 69 corridor. Onsite: tax abate and tax incentive information.

Among fastest growing US suburban cities. Northeast of Austin. 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Near Samsung, Applied Materials, Dell & Freescale. Highly educated workforce. Excellent schools. Safe, healthy environment. Some of the most desirable retail, commercial & light industrial sites

Between Abilene and Waco, junction of State Highways 6, 22, 144, 174. Economically favorable area. Ideal warehousing and logistical operations location. Website information: Visual tour, detailed community profile, industry/workforce statistics, taxes, building sites, transportation systems, utilities and employers.

The Magical Middle of America. A growing city of 10,000 population 40 miles east of Waco on US 84. 2 regional airports. UP & BNSF rail service. No state income or ad- valorem taxes. Enterprise Zone. Wage levels, tax rates, commercial/industrial sites & buildings detailed website.

Amarillo Economic Development Corp         

A hard working town with growing population and employment - an inexpensive place to live and operate a business. Best business climate in the state (Texas Business Magazine). Pleasant, mild, 4-season high-plains climate. Fiscally conservative, efficient city government with lowest property taxes in Texas for over-20,000 population cities, low electricity costs. Cash grants, interest-free loans for creating jobs. State and local incentives in Enterprise Zone. Foreign Trade Zone benefits international business. Detailed descriptions and photos of available properties.

 Midland, Texas, your Energy Epi-Center, at the top of the list for Aviation and Business/Professional Services. With a proven track record of attracting businesses, we can assist you as your organization grows and prospers. A reputation that precedes our name: Midland was named the Top City for Doing Business by Inc.com, One of the Top 5 Cities in the US for Business Location by Business Facilities, and the #1 Best Performing Small City in America by the Milken Institute. Midland, Texas -- A Great Place to Raise a Business.

The High Ground of Texas

The High Ground of Texas is a regional economic development coalition that covers the northern 60 counties in Texas. The organization's primary focus is to market the region to new and expanding businesses, to promote opportunities that exist within the region, and to assist in the site selection process. Regional data is available on available sites, services, products, suppliers, incentives, funding sources, transportation, available labor, training sources, and other issues pertinent to your success. Contact us to find out why so many national companies have made their home in the High Ground of Texas!