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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.

How to Apply for a Listing

Send  the name of the agency to be listed, the web address, your name and title, your phone and e-mail address. Listings are limited to economic development agencies and consultants with significant economic development information in their websites. Click headline above for listing form

 

Texas Counties/Cities : US Census Bureau Oncor Economic Development
Office of the Governor Texas Eco Development Council
Texas Department of Information Resources America Electric Power Economic Development
   
Dallas-Plano-Irving Metropolitan Division

 Richardson Economic Development Partnership

Richardson is the high-tech center of DFW. It is home to over 600 high-tech companies including Nortel, Cisco and Texas Instruments. Projected to become DFW's Tier 1 research university, the University of Texas at Dallas is DFW's 3rd largest with 14,500 students. Richardson-based STARTech is DFW's premier high-tech business incubator/accelerator. Richardson has access to 3 major highways and 4 light-rail stations giving it DFW's highest concentration of white collar workers in a 15/30 minute commute.

 
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.

Hickory Creek Economic Development Corp

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

Rowlett Economic Development

On the Water, On the Move. Fast growing city northeast of Dallas on Lake Ray Hubbard. President George Bush Turnpike extension and Dart Line light rail extensions under construction. Opportunities for retail, commercial, dining chains, technology-related businesses. Strong community/government support. 

 
Denton Economic Development Partnership

North of Ordinary. At the crossroads of I-35 West & I-35 East. Denton Airport is the premier general aviation facility for North Texas. Onsite links to available land & buildings, demographic data, maps, incentives, quality of life & business resources.

Kemp Economic Development Corp

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.

Glenn Heights Economic Development

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. .

How to Find a Site Selection Consultant

Click on the headline above to see a directory of Site Selection Consultants to assist companies in selection of sites for new facilities in North America, Latin America, Asia and Europe

 
Hickory Creek Economic Development Corp Richardson Eco Development
The Colony Economic Development Corp DeSoto Economic Development Corp
Irving Economic Development Partnership Cedar Hill Economic Development Corp
Seagoville Economic Development Corp Rowlett Economic Dev.
Denton Economic Development Partnership Kemp Economic Development Corp
Plano Economic Development Board Glenn Heights Economic Development
Garland Economic Development Partnership Whitesboro Economic Development Corp
McKinney Eco Dev Corp. Mesquite Economic Dev
Sherman Economic Dev Corp Lancaster Economic Dev
Carrollton Economic Development Midlothian Eco Dev Com
Lewisville Economic Dev Royse City Economic Development Corp
Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Eco Dev Corp Sachse Economic Development Corp
Dallas Economic Development Southern Business & Development Solutions
Grand Prairie Economic Development Forney Economic Development Corp
Frisco Economic Dev Bd Rockwall Economic Dev
Dallas Chamber of Commerce  
Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Division
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Economic Development Foundation
Location, location, location. Hub of transportation to the nation & the world. Three prosperous, well-educated communities. On Trinity Railway Express hassle-free commuter rail connection between downtown Dallas, DFW International Airport, & downtown Fort Worth. Convenience of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Intermodal Facility, commerce-friendly Alliance Airport & network of major freeways. Healthy business climate. Average household income above $75,000. Low crime, great school district, educated and skilled workers. Onsite links to each community and fact sheets covering details on demographics, business & industry, education.
City of Ennis Economic Development
Preferred site Southern Tier Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex. Local resources available on internet. 5 industrial parks. Tax abatements. Enterprise Zone program. Pleasant living, lakes and parks
Weatherford Economic Development Authority

The New Urban City of the DFW Metroplex. 25 miles west of Fort Worth on IH20. 26,650 city/123,950 county population, 40% growth since 2,000. Regional Retail Center with 840,000 SF of New Retail Centers. Industrial Park with 45+ acres. Geographic center of natural gas Barnett Shale.

Flower Mound Economic Development

"No 1 Place to Live in Texas." Strategic central location, close to DFW International & Alliance airports. Low tax rate. Excellent school system. Unsurpassed quality of life. Onsite: demographics, labor force, tax rates, sites 7 districts, utilities.

How to Find Consultants for Economic Development Agencies

Click on the headline above to see a directory of consultants for economic development agencies. Consultants for assistance in marketing (arranged by headquarters location). Consultants for environmentally impaired properties.  Financial consultants and consultants for fund raising  

 

City of Ennis Economic Development Hurst-Euless-Bedford Eco Dev Foundation
Flower Mound Economic Development Weatherford Economic Development Authority
Arlington Economic Development Hurst Economic Development
Mansfield Economic Dev Benbrook Economic Dev
Decatur Economic Development Corp BNSF Economic Development
Richland Hills Eco Dev Johnson County Economic Dev Board
North Texas Commission Keller Economic Dev
Fort Worth Ch of Commerce White Settlement Economic Development
Bedford Economic Development Burleson Economic Development
Colleyville Economic Development North Richland Hills Economic Development
Granbury-Hood County Economic Dev Council Euless Economic Development
Lake Worth Economic Development  

Northeast Texas

Lufkin Angelina County Eco Dev Partnership

 

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.

Kilgore Economic Development Corp  

Synergy Park, KEDC's newest industrial park, is located just two miles from Interstate 20 and other transportation corridors, yet the campus-style setting means it is a world apart. The park offers an 80,000SF shell building, shovel-ready commercial/industrial property from 4-141 acres and a business center along with a stocked10-acre lake, nature trails and a covered pavilion. It is truly "Business by Nature." For more information visit www.kilgore-edc.com or www.synergypark.com.

Athens Economic Development Corp

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.

Bonham Economic Development Corp

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.

Marshall Economic Development Corp Bonham Economic Development Corp
Athens Economic Development Corp Kilgore Economic Development Corp
Longview Economic Development Corp Palestine Economic Development Corp
Lufkin Angelina County Eco Dev Partnership  Tyler Economic Development Council
Alba Economic Development Corp Mount Vernon Economic Development Corp
Greenville Development Board Texarkana Economic Development
East Texas Economic Dev Co Nacogdoches Economic Dev Corp
Upshur County Economic Development Board Denison Development Alliance
Emory Economic Development Corp White Oak Economic Development
Wood County Economic Dev Commission Mt. Pleasant Economic Development
Henderson Economic Development Corp Grand Saline Economic Development
Atlanta Economic Development Fairfield Industrial Development Corp
Paris Economic Development Corp  

Southeastern Texas

Lufkin/Angelina County Eco Dev Partnership Rosenberg Economic Development Corp
Madison County Economic Development Corp Port Arthur Economic Development Corp
 Eco Dev Partnership (South Montgomery Co) Victoria Economic Dev Corp
East Texas Regional Dev Corp Tomball Economic Dev
Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Waller Economic Development Corp
Eco Dev Alliance for Brazoria Co Nederland Economic Development Corp
Crockett Economic Development San Benito Industrial Development Authority
Matagorda County Eco Dev Corp Greater Fort Bend Eco Dev Council
Huntsville-Walker Co Ch of Com Jasper Economic Development
Baytown/West Chambers Co Eco Dev Alvin Economic Development
Silsbee Economic Development Webster Economic Development
Entergy Texas Economic Development Sugar Land Economic Development
Greater Houston Partnership Katy Area Economic Development Council
East Montgomery County Improvement District Houston Port Region Economic Alliance
The Woodlands Township Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce
Pearland Economic Development Corp Seabrook Economic Dev Corp
El Campo City Development Corp Greater Conroe Economic Dev Council

Border Area and Lower Gulf Coast

Harlingen Economic Development

 

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.

San Patricio County Economic Development

 

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.

How to Apply for a Listing

Send  the name of the agency to be listed, the web address, your name and title, your phone and e-mail address. Listings are limited to economic development agencies and consultants with significant economic development information in their websites. Click headline above for listing form

Matamoros Economic Development  Harlingen Economic Development
San Patricio County Economic Development Brownsville Economic Development Council
McAllen/Reynosa Economic Development Corpus Christi Reg Eco Dev Corp.
Laredo Dev Foundation Port Isabel Economic Development Corp
Starr County Industrial Foundation Weslaco Economic Development Corp
Edinburg Economic Development Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Kerrville Economic Development Greater Kingsville Economic Dev Council
Maverick County Development Corp Zapata County Economic Development Center
Rio South Texas Economic Development Council Mission Economic Development Authority
Alamo Economic Development  
Central Texas-Austin, San Antonio, Waco

Taylor Economic Development Corp
On the pro-development side of Greater Austin --more talent than jobs. Taylor has attracted & supported thriving manufacturing enterprises for over 100 years. Our advantages include superior transportation links, community-wide wireless broadband, and customized workforce development through our local college. Companies from large-scale machine shops to high-tech electronics suppliers find what they need here. We have affordable real estate, municipal airport, acute care hospital, community college and technology center. Onsite details include commercial, industrial & sites, and Enterprise Zone.

Growing opportunity, building a community Northeast of San Antonio on IH-35,    9 miles from IH-10, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Diverse industry including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, technology, healthcare, financial & construction. Well-trained, available workforce -- 400,000 within 30 minute commute. Trade area of 150,000 provides customer base for new retailers. New Civic/Convention Center provides attractive, high-tech facility for meetings. Low livings costs, city/county/school district taxes. Moderate home prices. 13 colleges/technical schools within 30 minute commute.

Pflugerville Community Development Corp

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

Cameron Industrial Foundation
Enjoy the less stressful pace of country living while remaining close to the growth triangle of Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Lower land and labor costs.  Proximity to Scott & White, the Texas Bioscience Institute and Texas A&M mean Cameron  is ideal for biotechnical, agricultural, regional distribution and sales offices. Incentives available.
Meridian Economic Development Corp

 

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.

Mexia Economic Development Corp

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.

Cameron Industrial Foundation Taylor Economic Development Corp
Pflugerville Community Development Corp Greater Austin Ch of Commerce
Greater New Braunfels Ch of Commerce Copperas Cove Economic Development Corp
Economic Development San Marcos Meridian Economic Development Corp
Mexia Economic Development Corp Hutto Economic Development Corp
Belton Development Corp Burleson County Industrial Foundation
Research Valley Temple Economic Dev Corp
Round Rock Economic Dev Bastrop Economic Development Corp
Uvalde Area Development Foundation Georgetown Economic Development
Greater Killeen Ch of Commerce Eco Dev Foundation of Brenham
College Station Eco Development Marble Falls Economic Dev Corp
Buffalo Economic Dev Corp McGregor Economic Dev
Fairfield Industrial Development Central Texas Economic Corridor
Windcrest Economic Development Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment
Guadalupe Valley Electric Corp San Antonio Eco. Dev. Foundation
Kyle Economic Development Leander Economic Development
Sealy Economic Development Elgin Economic Development
Kendall County Economic Development Corp Greater Waco Ch of Commerce
Live Oak Economic Development Corp Schertz Economic Development Corp
Brenham Economic Development Foundation Bexar County Economic Development
Bryan Economic Development  

West Texas, Texas Panhandle

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 Development Corp 

 

 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!

 

The High Ground of Texas Amarillo Economic Development Corp
Odessa Development Corp Midland Development Corp
Abilene Industrial Foundation El Paso Economic Development
Big Spring Economic Development Corp Business Dev Corp. (Vernon)
Brownwood Economic Dev Corp Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development
San Angelo Ch of Commerce Andrews Economic Development Corp
Wichita Falls Board of Com Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
Seminole Economic Development Corp Snyder Economic Development Corp