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Access to a growing labor pool of over 600,000 within a 30-minute commute of Waxahachie.

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Welcome to Mansfield

Mansfield’s success is fueled by its central location, ready access to the DFW metroplex, and familyfriendly suburban atmosphere. Located primarily in Tarrant County, with portions extending into Ellis and Johnson Counties, Mansfield embraces the entrepreneurial spirit with exciting new developments and opportunities while maintaining all its historic charm and neighborly community.

Join Our Ecosystem

We take a holistic approach to development, viewing our projects as interconnected components of a thriving ecosystem—each amplifying the strengths of the other. Mansfield’s new innovation district, The LinQ, is a next-generation nexus where companies, talent, and community converge to create the technologies and ideas of tomorrow.

Our new sports and entertainment district, Staybolt Street, is designed for community bonding, featuring a professional sports stadium, diverse dining options, family entertainment, and unique shopping experiences—all while preserving our city’s distinctive character and exceptional quality of life.

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Strategic Location

Just 15 minutes from Downtown Dallas. The ideal position for regional and national access.

Unmatched Connectivity

Direct access to I-35E, I-20, I-45, and Loop 9.

Industrial Growth Hub

Over 15 million square feet of industrial space built in the five years.

Only Regional Airport in the Best Southwest Region

Lancaster Regional Airport gives businesses lift-off potential unmatched in the area.

Booming Economy

One of the fastest growing markets.

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located within the rapidly

Worth metroplex, fastest-expanding regions is a magnet for headquarters.

offers businesses major markets while the area’s booming economic growth. combination of infrastructure, and costmakes it an ideal business investment.

PRINCETON

WHERE HISTORIC ROOTS MEET STRATEGIC GROWTH

PRINCETON

Princeton is located within the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the fastest-expanding regions in the country, and is a magnet for global and regional headquarters.

WHERE HISTORIC ROOTS MEET STRATEGIC GROWTH

Princeton is located within the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the fastest-expanding regions in the country, and is a magnet for global and regional headquarters.

Its prime location offers businesses easy access to major markets while benefiting from the area’s booming population and economic growth.

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Princeton is located within the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the fastest-expanding regions in the country, and is a magnet for global and regional headquarters.

Princeton’s unique combination of connectivity, infrastructure, and costefficient land makes it an ideal choice for business investment.

Princeton’s unique combination of connectivity, infrastructure, and costefficient land makes it an ideal

Princeton’s unique combination of connectivity, infrastructure, and costefficient land makes it an ideal choice for business investment.

Its prime location offers businesses easy access to major markets while benefiting from the area’s booming population and economic growth.

Princeton’s unique combination of connectivity, infrastructure, and costefficient land makes it an ideal choice for business investment.

Investing in What Matters Most

As Princeton grows, so does its commitment to quality of life.The city continues to invest in expanded parks, enhanced recreational facilities, and thoughtfully designed green spaces that bring the community together. Infrastructure improvements — from roads to utilities — are supporting sustainable development and ensuring growth is both strategic and forward-thinking.

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Investing in What Matters Most

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The recent annexation of approximately 4,000 acres along the Lake Lavon shoreline further positions Princeton for future amenities while preserving its natural beauty.

TEGIC GROWTH

As Princeton grows, so does its commitment to quality of life.The city continues to invest in expanded parks, enhanced recreational facilities, and thoughtfully designed green spaces that bring the community together Infrastructure improvements from roads to utilities are supporting sustainable development and ensuring growth is both strategic and forward-thinking

In Princeton, growth isn’t just about expansion — it’s about creating a community where residents can live, connect, and thrive.

nt annexation of approximately 4,000 acres along the Lake Lavon shoreline ositions Princeton for future amenities while preserving its natural beauty.

The recent annexation of approximately 4,000 acres along the Lake Lavon shoreline further positions Princeton for future amenities while preserving its natural beauty.

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Princeton, growth isn’t just about expansion it’s about creating a community where residents can live, connect, and thrive

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You can’t build a world-class region with roads alone. DART improves traffic and congestion; reduces commute times; and makes economic opportunity easier for more people to reach.

New transit-oriented development generated substantial tax revenue, investing $51.5 million in state and local funds and generating $199.5 million in total tax revenue.*

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NATURAL HEART NATURAL HEART the of the metroplex

Welcome

In business, location is more than a pin on a map. It is a platform for growth.

The Dallas-Fort Worth region offers companies something increasingly rare: room to scale, talent to sustain it, and an ecosystem built for long-term success. This is not simply a large market. It is a dynamic and expansive one, where more than eight million residents power a diversified economy that continues to lead the nation in population and job growth.

Our strength lies in both breadth and balance. From advanced manufacturing and logistics to financial services, technology, life sciences, and beyond, the Dallas Region’s industry mix allows companies to innovate, collaborate, and evolve without outgrowing their environment. Headquarters, regional offices, startups, and global enterprises alike find space here, not only physically but strategically.

Connectivity is central to that advantage. With world-class air, rail, and highway infrastructure, Dallas-Fort Worth offers direct access to domestic and international markets. Our universities and research institutions produce a deep pipeline of talent, and a majority of our graduates choose to build their careers here. That combination of

A letter from the Dallas Regional Chamber

access and workforce gives companies confidence not just for today’s investment but for tomorrow’s expansion.

The Dallas Regional Chamber exists to help companies navigate and maximize these advantages. For businesses considering relocation or expansion, we serve as a trusted partner, providing market intelligence, connections, and strategic insight. For companies already operating here, the DRC offers access to leadership networks, policy advocacy, and the information necessary to compete and grow in a rapidly changing economy.

This guide is designed to equip you with the data and perspective needed to make informed decisions. Beyond the numbers, what distinguishes this region is a collaborative spirit and a shared belief in progress.

Here, companies of every size and stage can find the right environment for their next opportunity.

We look forward to helping you build what comes next.

Sincerely,

Brad Cheves President & CEO

Brad Cheves President and

Chief Executive Officer

Dallas Regional Chamber

WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS COMMERCE

Denton stands out among Metroplex cities with its rich arts and culture, strong university partnerships, and 100% renewable energy grid. Businesses are drawn here by a unique blend of innovation and opportunity. In Denton, ideas become reality, and creativity drives our growth, making it a beacon for those who dream and do.

YOUNG WORKFORCE

With over 60,000 college students living locally, Denton is the largest college town in America.

ACCESS TO ANYWHERE

Denton lies at the convergence of I-35 East and West, connecting the City North to Canada and South to Mexico.

GROWTH LEADER

As one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities, Denton is recognized for sustainable energy, municipal equality, and city planning.

Accolades

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is globally recognized for its businessfriendly ecosystem, powered by competitive operational costs, a progrowth regulatory climate, and a deep and highly-skilled talent pool all linked through world-class infrastructure.

DFW’s economic strength continues to earn top honors from respected authorities like Forbes, Fortune, and Site Selection Magazine, which recently named DFW the top tech hub in North America.

Economic indicators from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Bureau of Labor Statistics consistently place DFW among the nation’s most resilient markets.

Furthermore, the diverse communities within DFW are not just hubs for industry; they are top-ranked destinations for residential living, career advancement, and high-yield capital investment.

3 # #

among largest U.S. metros for job growth since pre-COVID peak (13.7%)

in the country for 5-year job growth (598,000 jobs)

BLS, Dec. 2025

Dallas-Fort Worth was the first large metro to recover pandemic job losses. That momentum has been sustained as DFW remains a hub for job creation.

“As the state with the largest number of NYSE listings, representing over $3.7 trillion in market value for our community, Texas is a market leader in fostering a pro-business atmosphere,” on reincorporating its Chicago branch in Dallas.

Lynn Martin President of NYSE Group

“As the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory semiconductors, Micron is excited to continue to grow our R&D capability in Texas...we look forward to tapping into its strong ecosystem of innovation..." on establishing a research hub in the Richardson Innovation Quarter.

CBRE’s Shifting Landscape of HQ Relocations, 2025

“We are proud to expand in Dallas with a best-in-class regional hub that fortifies our role at the core of the North American corridor, a crucial gateway for trade and business...”

Travis Machen,

Global Banking and Markets CEO

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J.D. Power, 2025

Top 10

Best startup cities in America

StartupBlink, Global Startup Ecosystem Index, 2025

Airport Satisfaction #1

Top tech hub among U.S. metros

Site Selection Magazine’s North American Tech Hub Index, 2025

2025 World Intellectual Property Organization

Global Cities Index: Economic Performance 2025 Oxford Economics #16 among U.S. metros with top global innovation clusters

The cost of doing business in Dallas is below the national average.

Dallas-Fort Worth is the top metro to locate a corporate headquarters

Site Selection Magazine, 2025

Top 100

List of the largest green power users within EPA’s Green Power Partnership Participant Rank (2024)

5. AT&T (Dallas)

21. Kimberly-Clark (Irving)

30. 7-Eleven (Irving)

35. City of Dallas (#2 city)

54. DataBank (Dallas)

55. Aligned Data Centers (Plano)

68. DFW International Airport (#1 airport)

90. American Airlines Group (Fort Worth)

Five

R1: Doctoral Universities

The Dallas Region added 487 New Residents each day

After a thorough evaluation of key factors such as talent availability, robust logistics infrastructure, and a vibrant industrial ecosystem, Fort Worth, Texas, emerged as the optimal choice...

2024-2026 Strategic Plan

Alongside our 700-plus member companies and regional partners, the DRC works hard each day to help improve the quality of life for all people in the Dallas Region through strategic, integrated work in our four focus areas: Prosperity & Economic Development; Education, Talent & Workforce; Public Policy; and Quality of Life.

We serve as the preeminent voice of the business community and a bridge to the public, education, and nonprofit sectors to drive growth and prosperity for all who call the Dallas Region home and for those interested in coming here.

We serve as the preeminent voice of the business community and a bridge to the public, education, and nonproﬁt sectors to drive growth and prosperity for all who call the Dallas Region home and for those interested in coming here. The work of the DRC’s strategic plan is funded by our Tomorrow Fund investors.

TOMORROW FUND

The work of the DRC’s strategic plan is funded by our Tomorrow Fund investors. By investing in the Tomorrow Fund, you become a valued partner in our long-term mission and enhance your company’s ability to do good for our region and all the people who live, work, and do business here.

An investment in the DRC's Tomorrow Fund makes possible our strategic e orts to improve life for all people while enhancing the business climate and economy of the Dallas Region. in the Tomorrow Fund, you become a valued partner in our long-term mission and enhance company's ability to do good for our region and all the people who live, work, and do business

PROSPERITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Prosperity & Economic Development

We champion the growth of existing Dallas Region companies and innovation while positioning our region as a prime destination for living, working, and doing business.

Education, Talent & Workforce

EDUCATION, TALENT & WORKFORCE

We foster a talent pipeline that meets the needs of employers and prepares workers and future workers for job opportunities that lead to a fulﬁlling life and career.

We foster a talent pipeline that meets the needs of employers and prepares workers and future workers for job opportunities that lead to a fulfilling life and career.

PUBLIC POLICY

Public Policy

We advocate for policies and outcomes that preserve Texas’ economic competitive advantage and support a prosperous life for Texans in the near and long term.

Quality of Life

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We champion economic opportunity and help strengthen communities across the Dallas Region, creating pathways for all people and places to reach their full potential.

We work to narrow opportunity gaps that exist within companies, communities, and educational institutions to promote a high-quality life for all people in the Dallas Region.

Become a partner in our mission.

Become a partner in our mission. To invest in the DRC’s Tomorrow Fund, contact memberinfo@dallaschamber.org.

To invest in the DRC’s Tomorrow Fund, contact memberinfo@dallaschamber.org.

Top Investors

The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) recognizes the following companies and organizations for their membership investment at one of our top levels. Companies in bold print are represented on the DRC Board of Directors. Companies with an asterisk invest in the DRC’s Tomorrow Fund to further our strategic plan. For more information about the benefits of membership, call (214) 746-6600.

03/03/2026

*Denotes member company that is also an investor in the DRC’s Tomorrow Fund.

Updated 03/03/2026

*Denotes member company that is also an investor in the DRC’s Tomorrow Fund.

Economic Development Services

The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) works with our member companies and regional partners to strengthen our business community by advocating for pro-growth public policies, improving our educational system, attracting talented workers from around the world, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and enhancing the quality of life for all. Our economic development program works directly with companies, location consultants, and local and state allies to market the region and attract new and expanding corporations. We serve as a single point of contact for companies, site selection consultants, and corporate real estate executives examining the region.

Mike Rosa Senior Vice President 214-746-6735

mrosa@dallaschamber.org

INFORMATION

n Detailed data, maps, information, and publications

n Estimates of state and local incentives

n Consultations and research support from our experienced team

Kevin Shatley Vice President 214-746-6641

kshatley@dallaschamber.org

Kelly Cloud Vice President, Life Sciences 214-746-6749

kcloud@dallaschamber.org

COORDINATION

n Distribution or completion of RFPs

n Connections with local cities, state agencies, companies, and service providers

n Itinerary recommendations to support an effective field visit

Our Service Area

The Dallas Regional Chamber’s economic development team maintains relationships with regional economic development representatives in 20 North Texas counties as well as The State of Texas Office of the Governor. Through these relationships, we assist companies and site location consultants with their corporate location projects.

Elizabeth Koestler Vice President 214-746-6730

ekoestler@dallaschamber.org

HOSTING

n Itinerary, travel, and hospitality arrangements

n Regional, city, state, service provider, and expert presentations

n Meetings with peer executives from local companies

Ruth Liu Manager 214-746-6642

rliu@dallaschamber.org

WELCOMING

n Information, publications, and orientations for relocating employees

n Executive welcome orientation, receptions, and meals with peers

n Support to achieve local corporate social responsibility goals

Research and Innovation

The Dallas Regional Chamber maintains a robust and dynamic research and innovation program that is a recognized voice for the Dallas Region’s business community.

Priorities

n Ensure that DRC leaders, the larger business community, and other decision makers have ready access to information that supports economic development, public policy, education & workforce, talent, quality of life, and other strategic initiatives

n Create research products that tell the “DFW Story,” including the breadth, quality, and successes of the DFW community

n Support the launch and growth of innovation activities by connecting entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and the business community

Duane Dankesreiter

Senior Vice President

214-746-6772

ddankesreiter@dallaschamber.org

Eric Griffin Vice President 214-746-6688 egriffin@dallaschamber.org

Bart Slowik

Managing Director 214-746-6616 bslowik@dallaschamber.org

Christian Manty

Data and Integrations Developer 214-746-6615 cmanty@dallaschamber.org

Aaliyah Avellaneda Coordinator 214-746-6631 aavellaneda@dallaschamber.org

DFW Marketing Team

The DFW Marketing Team is an alliance of economic development organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our team works with location consultants and corporate real estate executives who are examining the Dallas-Fort Worth region for business locations and expansion opportunities.

The DFW Marketing Team is committed

to:

n Facilitating new business development in the Dallas-Fort Worth region

n Assisting with due diligence, research, qualified site identification, and contacts

n Coordinating a regional approach to economic development

n Providing network opportunities among economic development allies

We can connect you to a variety of urban, suburban, and rural opportunities, including:

n Industrial/manufacturing

n Distribution facilities

n Corporate headquarters

n Retail

n Call centers

n Mixed-use developments

n Residential land

n Transit-oriented developments

n Tourism sites

n Airport properties

For more information about the DFW Marketing Team, please email Kevin Shatley at kshatley@dallaschamber.org.

Economic Development Allies

The Dallas Regional Chamber proudly supports economic development in the 20-county Dallas-Fort Worth partnership region by maintaining relationships with more than 120 key local community allies.

ADDISON, TOWN OF

Wayne Emerson

Economic Development Director (972) 450-7034

David Chavez

Economic Development Manager (972) 450-7080

ALEDO EDC

Staci King

City Secretary (817) 441-7016

ALLEN EDC

Dan Bowman

President & CEO (972) 727-0252

Scott Connell

Vice President (972) 727-0212

ALVARADO, CITY OF

Hillary Cromer

Director of Economic Development (817) 790-3351

ANNA, CITY OF

Natasha Roach

Interim Director of Economic Development (214) 831-5321

Salena Tittle

Economic Development Manager (972) 924-2409

ARLINGTON EDC

Marty Wieder

Executive Director (817) 459-6432

Kay Brown-Patrick

Assistant Executive Director (817) 459-6450

Richard Nevins

Assistant Executive Director (817) 459-6440

ARLINGTON, CITY OF

Gus Garcia

Economic Development Director (817) 459-6114

Marcus Young Economic Development Specialist (817) 459-6117

ATHENS EDC

Donna Meredith Community Development Director (903) 675-4617

ATHENS, CITY OF Elizabeth Borstad

City Manager (903) 675-5131

AZLE, CITY OF David Hawkins Director of Planning & Development (817) 444-7084

Kristen Pegues Community & Marketing Specialist (817) 444-2541

BALCH SPRINGS, CITY OF Charles Fenner City Manager (214) 217-5430

Chris Dyser

Senior Director Business and Capital (214) 217-5448

BEDFORD, CITY OF Andrea Roy

City Manager (817) 952-2175

Christian Smith Economic Development Manager (817) 952-2175

BONHAM EDC

William Myers Executive Director (903) 640-0717

BRIDGEPORT, CITY OF Leah Clark Executive Director (940) 683-2185

Amy Hiler Operations & Special Projects Manager (940) 683-2185

BURLESON, CITY OF Alex Philips Economic Development Director (817) 426-9613

Drew Pennywell Deputy Director (817) 426-9637

CARROLLTON, CITY OF Jenny Zeilfelder Director of Economic Development (945) 500-8987

Louise Ma

Economic Development Manager (972) 466-5741

CEDAR HILL EDC

Henry Florsheim

Director of Economic Development (972) 291-5132

CELINA EDC

Anthony Satarino

Executive Director (972) 382-3455

Andy Buffington Director of Community Development & Downtown Service (945) 289-5675

CLEBURNE EDF

Jerry Cash

Executive Director (817) 645-8644

CLEBURNE, CITY OF Joseph Fackel Director of Economic Development (817) 645-0927

COLLEYVILLE, CITY OF

Mark Wood

Assistant City Manager (817) 503-1117

Chelsea Rose Community Engagement & Economic Development (817) 503-1328

COPPELL, CITY OF Mindi Hurley Director of Community Development (972) 304-3677

CORINTH EDC

Scott Campbell City Manager (940) 498-3240

Melissa Dailey Director of Community & Economic Development (940) 498-3260

CORSICANA, CITY OF Connie Standridge

City Manager (903) 654-4803

John Boswell

Economic Development Director (903) 654-4806

CRANDALL EDC

Jerry Dean City Manager (972) 427-3771

Brad Piland

Director of Public Works (972) 427-3771

DALLAS COUNTY

Luis Tamayo Director, Dallas County Planning & Development (214) 653-7601

DALLAS EDC

Linda McMahon President & CEO (214) 851-8687

Nebiat Wodere Chief Administration Officer (214) 851-8687

Paul von Wupperfeld Communications Director (214) 478-1092

Tricia Roark Investor Relations Director (214) 644-4774

DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER

Mike Rosa Senior Vice President, Economic Development (214) 746-6735

Kevin Shatley

Vice President, Economic Development (214) 746-6641

Elizabeth Koestler Vice President, Economic Development (214) 746-6730

Kelly Cloud Vice President, Economic Development – Life Sciences (214) 746-6749

Duane Dankesreiter Senior Vice President, Research & Innovation (214) 746-6772

DALLAS, CITY OF Kevin Spath Office of Economic Development Director (I) (214) 670-1691

Heather Lepeska Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development (214) 670-1222

DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

John Brookby Vice President, Commercial Development (972) 973-4660

DECATUR EDC

Kevin Holzbog

Executive Director (940) 393-0352

Matt Runnels Director of Business Development (940) 393-0350

DENISON DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE

Tony Kaai President (903) 464-0883

Sarah Bergeron Vice President of Operations (903) 464-0883

Tiffany Barney Vice President of Business Development (903) 464-0883

DENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Erin Carter President (940) 382-9693

DENTON, CITY OF Brittany Sotelo Economic Development Director (940) 349-7259

Erica Sullivan Economic Development Program Administrator (940) 349-7731

Christina Davis Business Development Administrator (940) 349-7730

DESOTO EDC

Melba Hill Economic Development Specialist (972) 230-9611

DUNCANVILLE CEDC

Victor Barrera Economic Development Director (972) 780-5000

Marcela Perez Economic Development Coordinator (972) 780-5000

ENNIS, CITY OF Miriam Castillo Economic Development Director (972) 878-1234

Ashley Colunga

Marketing & Communications Director (972) 878-4748

EULESS, CITY OF Michael Warrix Director of Planning & Economic Development (817) 685-1684

Lisa Payne

Assistant Director of Planning & Economic Development (817) 685-1648

FAIRVIEW, TOWN OF Dave Quinn

Interim Director (214) 775-0617

FARMERS BRANCH, CITY OF Darren Harris

Deputy Director of Economic Development (972) 919-2639

Cody Duffy Economic Development Coordinator (972) 919-2562

FARMERSVILLE, CITY OF

Rodney Williams Executive Director (972) 782-6151

FATE, CITY OF Omar Williams Assistant to the City Manager (972) 771-4601

Yvonne Lane Economic & Community Development Specialist (972) 771-4601

FERRIS, CITY OF Brooks Williams City Manager (972) 544-2110

FLOWER MOUND, TOWN OF Ray Watson Director of Economic Development (972) 874-6045

Melody Eby Economic Development Manager (972) 874-6044

FORNEY EDC

Mike Grace Director of Economic Development (972) 552-6463

Jeremiah Brewer

Economic Development Coordinator (972) 552-6465

FORT WORTH EDP

Robert Allen

President & CEO (817) 880-8460

Jessica Heer

Executive Vice President of Economic Development (817) 880-8459

Spencer Mitchell Vice President, Economic Development (817) 880-8461

FORT WORTH, CITY OF Jessica Rogers Director, Economic Development (817) 392-6118

Michael Hennig Economic Development Manager (817) 392-6024

FRISCO EDC

Jason Ford President (972) 292-5158

Gloria Salinas Vice President (972) 292-5160

Jeremiah Anderson Director of Tech Attraction (972) 292-5164

Kristin Papillon Director of Marketing & Communications (972) 292-5159

GAINESVILLE EDC

Matt Carlson Director (940) 665-5241

GARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Paul Mayer CEO (469) 326-7444

Karina Olivares President (469) 326-7474

GARLAND, CITY OF Ayako Schuster Economic Development Director (972) 205-3818

Kimberly Garduno Business Development Manager (972) 205-3828

GRANBURY, CITY OF Shea Hopkins Economic Development Director (817) 573-1114

GRAND PRAIRIE, CITY OF Tony Ramirez Economic Development Director (972) 237-8081

Amy Mueller Business Manager (972) 237-8020

Farel Otieno Business Manager (972) 237-8160

GRAPEVINE, CITY OF Garin Giacomarro

Director of Economic Development (817) 410-3382

Steven Jones

Senior Business Engagement Manager (817) 410-3153

GREENVILLE BOARD OF DEVELOPMENT

Greg Sims

President & CEO (903) 455-1197

John Dickson Director of Business Development & Retention (903) 455-1197

GUNTER, CITY OF Ben Rodriguez

Director of Community & Economic Development (903)-433-5185

HALTOM CITY

Rex Phelps City Manager (817) 222-7745

HEB EDF

Mary Frazior Director (817) 540-1053

HIGHLAND VILLAGE, CITY OF

Paul Stevens City Manager (972) 899-5131

Autumn Aman Community Development Coordinator (972) 899-5093

HURST, CITY OF Chris Connolly Executive Director of Economic Development & Tourism (817) 788-7025

HUTCHINS EDC

Guy Brown CEO (972) 225-4449

IRVING EDP

Diana Velazquez Vice President of Economic Development (214) 217-8470

Sharon Hardaway Economic Development Coordinator (214) 217-8484

JACKSBORO EDC

Brenda Tarpley

Executive Director (940) 567-3151

JOHNSON COUNTY ED COMMISSION

Diana Miller

Executive Director (817) 556-6985

JUSTIN EDC

Matt Cyr Director of Development Services & Economic Development (940) 648-2541

KAUFMAN EDC

Stewart McGregor Executive Director (972) 932-5332

Emily Golden

Marketing & Community Relations (972) 932-2216

KEENE, CITY OF Don Martin Assistant City Manager (817) 641-3336

KELLER, CITY OF Ana Erwin

Assistant Director of Economic Development (817) 743-4009

KENNEDALE EDC

Darrell Hull City Manager & EDC Executive Director (817) 985-2102

LANCASTER, CITY OF Shane Shepard Director of Economic Development (972) 218-1314

Karl Stundins

Assistant Director of Economic Development (972) 218-1373

LAVON EDC

Pamela Mundo

Executive Director (214) 773-0966

LEWISVILLE, CITY OF Marichelle Samples Director of Economic Development (972) 219-3400

Christina Williams Economic Development Manager (972) 219-3722

LITTLE ELM EDC

Jennette Espinosa Executive Director (214) 975-0455

Jennifer Eusse Economic Development Manager (214) 618-3112

MANSFIELD EDC

Jason Moore

Executive Director of MEDC (817) 728-3651

Natalie Phelps

Economic Development Project Manager (817) 728-3653

MCKINNEY EDC

Michael Kowski

President & CEO (972) 547-7687

Madison Clark Director of Business Retention & Workforce Development (972) 547-1083

MELISSA, CITY OF Jason Little City Manager (972) 838-2338

Dave Quinn Economic Development Director (214) 775-0617

MESQUITE, CITY OF Kim Buttram Director of Economic Development (972) 216-6340

Alberto Rivera Manager of Economic Development (972) 216-6446

MIDLOTHIAN ED

Kyle Kinateder

President & CEO (972) 723-3800

MINERAL WELLS, CITY OF Nate Dyhre Director of Economic Development (214) 701-7385

MURPHY, CITY OF Jared Mayfield Director of Economic & Community Development (972) 468-4006

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Prit Patel

Senior Economic Development Manager (817) 704-5666

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, CITY OF Craig Hulse

Director, Economic Development (817) 427-6091

Elizabeth Copeland Economic Development Analyst (817) 427-6093

NORTHEAST TARRANT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Jack Bradshaw President & CEO (817) 281-9376

NORTHLAKE, TOWN OF Nathan Reddin Development Director (940) 242-5703

ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY

Wilson Peppard Director, Economic Development (817) 876-8417

Heather Ledbetter Manager, Economic Development (214) 486-3919

PANTEGO EDC

Cathy Allen PEDC Coordinator (817) 994-3802

PARKER COUNTY ED COUNCIL

Chris Strayer

Executive Director (614) 746-6872

PILOT POINT MDD

Denise Morris

Executive Director of Economic Development (940) 324-5023

PLANO, CITY OF Michael Talley Director of Economic Development (972) 208-8300

Esmeralda de la Cruz Business Retention & Expansion (972) 208-8305

PRINCETON, CITY OF Michael Mashburn City Manager (972) 736-2416

Jim Wehmeier CEO, Princeton EDC & CDC (972) 736-2416

PROSPER EDC

Susanne Barney Economic Development Specialist (972) 569-1173

RED OAK, CITY OF Lee McCleary Economic Development Director (469) 218-1208

RICHARDSON, CITY OF Chris Shacklett Director of Economic Development (972) 744-4249

Kaele Tobias Economic Development Coordinator (972) 744-4333

RIVER OAKS EDC

Marvin Gregory

Executive Director (817) 626-5421

ROANOKE, CITY OF Siale Langi

Economic Development Manager (682) 549-1491

ROCKWALL EDC

Matt Wavering President (972) 772-0025

Shannon Arnold Foltz Vice President (972) 772-0025

ROYSE CITY CDC

Casey Bingham

Executive Director (469) 652-0723

SACHSE, CITY OF Jerod Potts

Economic Development Director (214) 766-1304

Denise Jolivette Economic Development Specialist (469) 929-6706

SAGINAW, CITY OF Pedro Zambrano Director of Economic & Community Engagement (817) 230-0336

SANGER, CITY OF Shani Bradshaw Director of Economic Development (940) 458-9096

SEAGOVILLE EDC

Carey Neal City Manager (972) 287-6807

Kirk McDaniel Director of Economic Development (469) 319-5002

SHERMAN EDC

Kent Sharp President (903) 868-2566

Ashton Bellows

Chief Financial Officer (903) 868-2566

SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF Daniel Cortez

Director of Economic Development & Tourism (817) 748-8039

Stephanie Clayton Economic Development Specialist (817) 748-8169

STATE OF TEXAS ED & TOURISM

Janie Havel

North Texas Region Representative (214) 733-4274

STEPHENVILLE ED AUTHORITY

Jeff Sandford

Executive Director (254) 459-4921

Ashleigh Feuerbacher

Assistant Director & Senior Project Manager (254) 459-4921

TERRELL EDC

Carlton Tidwell President (972) 524-5704

THE COLONY EDC

Keri Samford

Executive Director of Development (972) 624-3127

Diane Lemmons

Assistant Director (972) 624-3111

TROPHY CLUB, TOWN OF Brandon Wright Town Manager (682) 237-2900

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

Jenny Mizutowicz Director of Economic Development & Sustainability Liaison (972) 883-4298

VAN ALSTYNE EDC

Joey Grisham Executive Director (903) 328-7616

WATAUGA, CITY OF Jackie Reyff Director of Planning & Economic Development (817) 514-5818

WAXAHACHIE, CITY OF Kassandra Carroll Senior Director of Economic Development (469) 309-4122

A’Lara Smith Economic Development Coordinator (469) 309-4121

WEATHERFORD, CITY OF Ashley Seiler Director of Economic Development (817) 598-4279

WESTLAKE, TOWN OF

Wade Carroll Town Manager (817) 490-5715

Jason Alexander Deputy Town Manager (817) 490-5739

WHITESBORO EDC

Lynda Anderson Economic Development Director (903) 564-4000

WILMER EDC

Dylan Miles

Marketing Specialist (972) 441-6373

WILMER, CITY OF Haley Alsabrook Assistant to the City Administrator (972) 441-6373

WYLIE EDC

Jason Greiner

Executive Director (972) 442-7901

Rachael Hermes Assistant Director (972) 442-7901

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field

Nonstop Flight Times

Transportation Infrastructure Public Transit Regional Veloweb Mobility 2050

Digital Infrastructure

Photo:

Location

The Dallas Regional Chamber welcomes your company to discover the Dallas-Fort Worth region, a premier global innovation hub offering a vast ecosystem of resources for corporate success.

DFW offers an unparalleled business climate characterized by a robust regional economy, affordable living, and a highly skilled workforce, all supported by a taxfriendly landscape with no personal or corporate income taxes.

For visionary executives looking to maximize profitability and operational efficiency, our region provides every essential attribute for long-term scalability.

Strategically positioned as a major international gateway, DFW leverages a sophisticated multi-modal transportation infrastructure that excels in both global passenger travel and high-volume air cargo. The region features:

n DFW International Airport, the nation’s third-busiest airport and home base for American Airlines;

n Dallas Love Field Airport, a topranked domestic airport and headquarters for Southwest Airlines; and

n Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, a pioneering industrial airport and testbed for aviation innovation.

Complementing these assets, DFW’s highway and rail networks provide unmatched throughput capacity, ensuring rapid freight delivery across North America.

The region also champions future-tech transit through initiatives like the North Texas Center for Mobility Technologies and the Mobility Innovation Zone at AllianceTexas, which accelerate research in autonomous systems.

Consistently ranked No. 1 for corporate relocations and tech sector growth, DFW boasts a 4.3 million-person workforce that is continuously enriched by a pipeline of high-caliber, credentialed professionals.

The synergy of Texas’ pro-growth policies and DFW’s functional excellence sends a clear message to the world: there is no more strategic or reliable region for operating a modern global firm than North Texas.

Superior combination of location and access featuring DFW Airport, major highways, and rail

Dallas-Fort Worth exemplifies Texas-sized opportunity, covering a massive land area larger than some U.S. states.

Currently the nation’s fourthlargest metropolitan area by population, DFW’s central location provides unparalleled access to every major domestic market and international trade partner.

DFW serves as a premier global logistics hub, offering businesses a competitive edge through integrated air, truck, and rail cargo infrastructure.

DFW’s geographic advantage is equally vital for the modern professional. All primary U.S. business centers are less than a four-hour flight away, making it an ideal headquarters locale for maximizing operational efficiency and connectivity.

Flight Time From DFW

Mexico City, Mexico (MEX)

Toronto, ON, Canada (YYZ)

Los Angeles, CA (LAX)

New York, NY (JFK)

Paris, France (CDG)

Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Number

Source: Missouri Census Data Center; XPO Logistics

Source: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s cargo network connects the region to 38 major hubs around the world.

Cargo Transportation Around the Region

Pre-designated foreign trade zone “magnet sites”

Any company may locate on this land and simply activate with customs.

Company/site-specific foreign trade zones

For companies wanting FTZ status but which cannot locate in an existing magnet site.

Rail yard / Intermodal facility

Distribution centers

Custom port of entry

Rail line

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is an economic engine for the region, generating $78 billion in total economic output annually. Built in 1974 and situated midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, it is one of the highest-capacity commercial airports in the world.

As the headquarters and major hub of Fort Worth–based American Airlines, DFW Airport offers business travelers a highfrequency schedule and access to any major city in the continental United States in less than four hours. Cargo operations serve 38 major markets around the world.

DFW Airport recently completed more than $4 billion in upgrades to its five original terminals, including the installation of innovative modular gates in Terminal C. A new Terminal F broke ground in November 2024 which is the largest ever modular airport project. This $4 billion investment backed by American Airlines will add 31 new gates, a new Skylink station, and boosted capacity for widebody and international flights. Phase I will open in 2027.

Located just seven miles from downtown Dallas, Love Field is a convenient general-use airport that serves as the headquarters for low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines. The airport, which served nearly 17 million passengers in 2025, is embarking on a $2.5 billion expansion program. Improvements will include relocating ticketing and baggage claim facilities, constructing a new pedestrian bridge, ground transport center, and parking garage, and expanding the terminal. Construction will begin in 2027.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport By the Numbers (2025):

Average Daily Passengers: 234,685

Total Passengers: 85,660,127

International Passengers: 12,652,411

Total Cargo (U.S. tons): 858,331

From

Dallas: 11 minutes

DART’s light rail Orange Line connects DFW International Airport directly with downtown Dallas and beyond. In late 2025, DART launched the new heavy rail Silver Line connecting the airport with population centers in Collin and Dallas counties.

Source: City of Dallas; Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Source: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: Our Global Center

n 3rd busiest airport in the world (passengers and operations);

n Host to 33 passenger airlines and 19 cargo and freight carriers;

n Service to 190 domestic and 76 international destinations out of 5 terminals, 160+ gates, and 7 runways;

n Ranked best NA airport serving more than 40M passengers per year by Airports Council International;

n Access to every major city in the continental U.S. within four hours;

n 1st NA airport to achieve carbon neutral status and largest carbon neutral airport in the world;

n IATA CEIV Pharma compliant facility for handling temperaturecontrolled and timesensitive products offering 2 dedicated pharma chambers;

n Footprint covering nearly 70 km2—larger than Manhattan, with 557K m2 of terminal space;

n Economic output to the Dallas Region totalling $78B, supporting 634K jobs and attracting $18B in visitor spending.

Source: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Nonstop Flight Times From Dallas-Fort Worth

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is globally connected. DFW International Airport is the third-most globally connected airport megahub in the U.S. according to OAG Aviation Worldwide. In 2025, DFW Airport added or announced many new international and domestic flights. Recent highlights include:

n New flights established to Tampico, Hong Kong, Venice, and Quebec. DFW Airport also announced that it will launch new service to Amman, Athens, and Zurich in 2026.

n A total of 20 foreign-based airlines fly

DESTINATION — FLIGHT TIME IN MINUTES

Alaska & Hawaii

Anchorage, AK — 414

Kahului/Maui, HI — 487

Kona, HI — 488

Honolulu/Oahu, HI — 493

Canada

Toronto, ON, CA — 186

Montreal-PET, QC, CA — 221

Calgary, AB, CA — 239

Vancouver, BC, CA — 267

South America

Bogota, CO — 325 Santiago, CL — 566

São Paulo-Guarulhos, SP, BR — 605

Rio de Janeiro, BR — 611

Buenos Aires, BA, AR — 631

Europe

Dublin, IR — 517

London-Heathrow, EN, GB — 550

Paris-de Gaulle, FR — 560

Madrid, ES — 561

Amsterdam, NL — 568

Barcelona, ES — 582

Frankfurt, DE — 589 Helsinki, FI — 597 Venice, IT — 609

Rome-Da Vinci, IT — 626

Middle East

Doha, QA — 874

Dubai, UAE — 880

Asia/Pacific

Istanbul, TK — 719

Tokyo-Narita, JP — 803

Nadi, FJ — 805

Tokyo-Haneda, JP — 814

Seoul, KR — 897

Auckland, NZ — 929

Shanghai, CN — 949

Brisbane, AU — 989

Taipei, TW — 993

Hong Kong, HK — 1000

Sydney, AU — 1025

Melbourne, AU — 1066

Source: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

out of DFW Airport, including AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates Airways, Fiji, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Korean Air Lines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, and Turkish Airlines.

n Domestically, DFW Airport added new service in 2025 to New Haven, CT and Columbus, MS. In 2026, new domestic routes from DFW Airport will include Lincoln, NE and Roanoke, VA.

n Southwest Airlines services 78 markets out of Love Field, including three

destinations—Providence, RI, Oakland, CA, and Long Beach, CA—not served by DFW Airport, for a total of 269 unique destinations accessible from Dallas-Fort Worth.

The number of nonstop flights from DFW International Airport and Love Field offers travelers maximum convenience and efficiency. Securing new international routes, adding more carriers, and expanding domestic air service continues to position DFW as a premier global super hub.

Caribbean

Nassau, BS — 196

Grand Cayman Island, KY — 198

Montego Bay, JM — 225

Providenciales, TC — 244

Punta Cana, DO — 276

San Juan, PR — 282

Saint Thomas, VI — 289

Aruba, AW — 294

Central America

Belize City, BZ — 175

Roatan, HN — 191

Guatemala City, GT — 204

San Salvador, SV — 210

Comayagua, HN — 213

Liberia, CR — 243

San Jose, CR — 251

Mexico

Monterrey, MX — 111

Chihuahua, MX — 124

Torreon, MX — 126

Tampico, MX — 131

San Luis Potosi, MX — 134

Mexico City-AIFA, MX — 134

Durango, MX — 137

Zacatecas, MX — 141

Aguascalientes, MX — 143

Queretaro, MX — 149

Leon/Guanajuato, MX — 149

Morelia, MX — 159

Merida, MX — 159

Mazatlan, MX — 160

Guadalajara, MX — 161

Cozumel, MX — 165

Veracruz, MX — 165

Cancún, MX — 166

Mexico City, MX — 169

Puerto Vallarta, MX — 170

Tulum, MX — 171

Oaxaca, MX — 176

San Jose del Cabo, MX — 180

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, MX — 185

Manzanillo, MX — 185

Loreto, MX — 185

Acapulco, MX — 192

Huatulco, MX — 201

Puerto Escondido, MX — 201

U.S. Midwest

Wichita, KS — 84

Springfield, MO — 86

Manhattan, KS — 93

Garden City, KS — 94

Ft. Leonard Wood, MO — 95

Kansas City, MO — 97

Columbia, MO — 100

St. Louis, MO — 108

Omaha, NE — 110

Cape Girardeau, MO — 110

Evansville, IN — 115

Des Moines, IA — 117

Grand Island, NE — 117

Moline, IL — 123

Peoria, IL — 123

Cedar Rapids, IA — 124

Champaign/Urbana, IL — 124

Bloomington/Normal, IL — 125

Indianapolis, IN — 130

Sioux Falls, SD — 134

Cincinnati, OH — 136

Madison, WI — 137

Chicago-Midway, IL — 141

Milwaukee, WI — 142

Fort Wayne, IN — 145

Dayton, OH — 146

Grand Rapids, MI — 146

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN — 147

Chicago-O’Hare, IL — 147

Rapid City, SD — 149

Columbus, OH — 149

Appleton, WI — 150

South Bend, IN — 151

Detroit, MI — 159

Cleveland, OH — 159

Fargo, ND — 162

Bismarck, ND — 164

Traverse City, MI — 167

U.S. Northeast

Pittsburgh, PA — 161

Washington-Dulles, VA — 176

Washington-National, DC — 178

Harrisburg, PA — 179

Buffalo, NY — 179

Baltimore, MD — 181

Syracuse, NY — 188

Philadelphia, PA — 194

Albany, NY — 198

New Haven CT — 204

Hartford, CT — 207

New York-La Guardia, NY — 207

Newark, NJ — 208

New York-JFK, NY — 221

Boston, MA — 225

Portland, ME — 232

Providence, RI — 290

U.S. South

Waco, TX — 51

Tyler, TX — 56

Abilene, TX — 57

Killeen/Fort Hood, TX — 58

Longview, TX — 61

Texarkana, AR — 63

College Station, TX — 65

Lawton/Fort Sill, OK — 66

Oklahoma City, OK — 66

Wichita Falls, TX — 67

Shreveport, LA — 68

Austin, TX — 69

Tulsa, OK — 71

Fort Smith, AR — 71

San Antonio, TX — 73

San Angelo, TX — 73

Lubbock, TX — 76

Houston-Intercontinental, TX — 76

Stillwater, OK — 77

Monroe, LA — 77

Northwest Arkansas, AR — 78

Houston-Hobby, TX — 79

Little Rock, AR — 80

Alexandria, LA — 80

Midland/Odessa, TX — 80

Amarillo, TX — 81

Lake Charles, LA — 84

Corpus Christi, TX — 84

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX — 86

Laredo, TX — 87

Lafayette, LA — 88

Baton Rouge, LA — 89

New Orleans, LA — 90

Jackson, MS — 93

Memphis, TN — 94

Harlingen, TX — 94

Greenville, MS — 95

McAllen, TX — 97

Golden Triangle/Columbus, MS — 98

Brownsville, TX — 101

Gulfport/Biloxi, MS — 102

Mobile, AL — 103

Tupelo, MS — 105

Birmingham, AL — 108

El Paso, TX — 108

Pensacola, FL — 110

El Dorado, AR — 111

Huntsville/Decatur, AL — 113

Montgomery, AL — 114

Nashville, TN — 114

Panama City, FL — 120

Destin-Fort Walton Beach, FL — 120

Chattanooga, TN — 126

Knoxville, TN — 129

Louisville, KY — 130

Atlanta, GA — 130

Tallahassee, FL — 132

Lexington, KY — 134

Harrison, AR — 135

Greenville/Spartanburg, SC — 138

Asheville/Hendersonville, NC — 139

Columbia, SC — 139

Savannah/Hilton Head, GA — 142

Jacksonville, FL — 142

Augusta, GA — 144

Tri-Cities, TN — 144

Tampa, FL — 149

Gainesville, FL — 149

Sarasota/Bradenton, FL — 150

Charleston, SC — 152

Greensboro, NC — 153

Charlotte-Douglas, NC — 155

Myrtle Beach, SC — 156

Fort Myers, FL — 158

Orlando, FL — 161

Raleigh/Durham, NC — 162

West Palm Beach, FL — 165

Wilmington, NC — 168

Key West, FL — 169

Fort Lauderdale, FL — 170

Richmond, VA — 172

Miami, FL — 174

Norfolk, VA — 178

U.S. West

Clovis, NM — 83

Roswell, NM — 100

Albuquerque, NM — 114

Santa Fe, NM — 120

Colorado Springs, CO — 123

Denver, CO — 133

Durango, CO — 135

Montrose (Telluride), CO — 145

Tucson, AZ — 146

Gunnison, CO — 146

Vail/Eagle, CO — 146

Grand Junction, CO — 148

Hayden (Steamboat Springs), CO — 153

Grand Canyon, AZ — 156

Aspen, CO — 159

Phoenix, AZ — 160

Provo, UT — 169

Salt Lake City, UT — 171

St. George, UT — 173

Long Beach, CA — 176

Billings, MT — 177

Jackson Hole, WY — 178

Las Vegas, NV — 179

Oakland, CA — 181

Yuma, AZ — 185

Idaho Falls, ID — 188

San Diego, CA — 191

Palm Springs, CA — 191

Ontario, CA — 196

Bozeman, MT — 197

Orange County, CA — 203

Los Angeles, CA — 204

Boise, ID — 207

Burbank, CA — 207

Bakersfield, CA — 207

Santa Barbara, CA — 210

Fresno, CA — 211

Reno, NV — 215

Missoula, MT — 215

Kalispell-Glacier, MT — 216

San Luis Obispo, CA — 217

Monterrey, CA — 223

Sacramento, CA — 224

San Jose, CA — 227

Spokane, WA — 227

Santa Rosa, CA — 233

San Francisco, CA — 234

Portland, OR — 247

Seattle, WA — 263

Transportation Infrastructure

Dallas-Fort Worth’s vast transportation infrastructure connects residents and businesses to where they need to go. The freeway system provides accessible corridors to employment centers and centers of commerce. Mass transit options, including Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), the Fort Worth Trinity Metro, Trinity Railway Express (TRE), the Denton County Transit Authority’s (DCTA) A Train, and the intermodal TEXRail, offer convenient alternatives to passenger vehicles.

DFW’s robust interstate infrastructure includes critical segments along the USMCA corridor, linking Mexico to Canada and to East and West Coast destinations in the U.S. This makes it an important intermodal center for the distribution of air, rail, and truck freight. The nation’s two largest railroads, Fort Worth-based BNSF and Union Pacific, have major nodes in the region offering business-efficient access to other key ports and distribution centers across the United States and into Mexico.

DFW also offers many options for regional and international air travel, including DFW International Airport (the 3rd busiest airport in the world), the convenient Dallas Love Field, and the first major U.S. industrial airport, Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance.

Commercial Airports

Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

(feet): 7,752; 8,800

Alliance Airport (AFW)

Number of runways: 2 Lengths of runways (feet): 11,000; 11,010

Highway construction projects

Major Transportation Construction Projects

The transportation sector is essential to Texas’ future. The movement of goods and people in an efficient manner ensures the economy remains competitive and prosperous. North Texas continues to experience tremendous population growth, which places increased demand on the region’s transportation infrastructure. To meet this demand, billions of dollars are being invested to maintain existing infrastructure, prevent congestion, and ensure mobility and safety by relieving chokepoints and expanding critical corridors. Dozens of projects are currently underway with many more planned for the future.

Construction underway or begins soon

Construction begins within 4 years

Construction begins in 5-10 years

Corridor studies, construction in 10+ years

Tollways and Managed/Express Lanes

Commuters who want to avoid congestion during peak travel times can access tollways or tolled managed lanes. The regional transportation planning agency constructs these paid facilities to keep traffic moving efficiently. Nontolled express lanes are also critical to traffic flow.

DALLAS

FORT

Public Transit

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), which includes light rail, heavy rail, streetcar, and bus service, features the nation’s longest lightrail network enabling easy access to key job centers in Dallas and its suburbs.

DART provides convenient lightrail access to DFW International Airport, as well as the Silver Line heavy rail that also connects to the Trinity Metro TEXRail Commuter train travelling to downtown Fort Worth.

Fort Worth residents are served by Trinity Metro bus and rail, both of which connect to the Trinity River Express (TRE), an intercity commuter train that transports passengers between downtown Dallas and Fort Worth with many stations in between.

The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) operates the A-Train, which connects DART riders in Carrollton to five stations ending in Denton.

DFW

PHOTO: DART

Dallas Streetcar

Rail System

Regional Veloweb

Active transportation is a key consideration for meeting long-term mobility needs in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The Regional Veloweb is a network of off-street shareduse trails designed for multi-use, non-motorized trips spanning nearly 2,200 miles and growing every year.

The Veloweb is part of a larger active transportation network totaling more than 9,500 miles that includes regional and community shared-use paths and on-street bikeway networks.

Investment in the Veloweb helps to extend the region’s roadway and passenger rail transit network by creating a regional expressway for active transportation connecting major destinations. One of the most anticipated trails will connect downtown Dallas to downtown Fort Worth. Branded as the DFW Discovery Trail, the route will span more than 63 miles of continuous pathways connecting five cities by 2026.

The Veloweb includes plans for connections in 12 counties and 119 cities in the region, according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

DFW Discovery Trail

DALLAS

FORT WORTH

McKINNEY

DENTON

Cotton Belt

McKinney to Dallas

Denton to Dallas

Southern Dallas County

Mobility 2050 Major

Mobility 2050 serves as a fiscally responsible blueprint for the region’s long-term multimodal transportation needs. The plan was adopted by the Regional Transportation Council in 2025 providing a range of transportation options to serve Dallas-Fort Worth now and 20-plus years into the future.

As the region grows from more than 8.3 million residents today to an estimated 12.2 million by 2050, it will require an integrated, easily navigable transportation system comprising roads, public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and empowering technologies. Local policies and programs to enhance infrastructure investment will result in even more publicly accessible options. Mobility 2050 details transportation choices for the traveling public and for improving the quality of life in order to manage the region’s growth.

Funded Recommendations

Mobility 2050 represents a blueprint for the continued maintenance and development of the regional transportation system over the next 20-plus years. Mobility 2050 complies with all federal requirements related to the financial aspects of the metropolitan transportation plan. As the Dallas-Fort Worth region continues to grow, additional solutions will be imperative to comprehensively address the ever-increasing transportation needs.

McKinney

Denton

Digital Infrastructure

Dallas–Fort Worth is situated in a near-perfect geographic region for IT hosting and data center operations. North Texas is in the Central Time Zone, which is effective for companies operating on both coasts. And DFW offers plenty of land for massive data centers along with a temperate climate and lower construction and operations costs than other U.S. markets.

Speed and reliability are important for any IT operation, and high-speed fiber and 5G connectivity is widely available in the area.

Compared to other peering-point hubs, DFW offers some of the lowest power rates for large industrial users.

Connecting the World:

Major U.S. internet peering points

North Texas’ central location is a significant attraction for data centers that service major companies and headquarters across financial services, energy, health care, and other data-critical sectors.

The Telecom Corridor

Located 15 miles north of downtown Dallas, the Telecom Corridor encompasses approximately 30 square miles. This includes the city of Richardson, the Texas Instruments campus, and the west side of Waterview Parkway near the University of Texas at Dallas campus.

The Telecom Corridor area is one of the most significant and unique high-tech business

concentrations in the United States. Some of the telecommunications industries represented in the area include:

n Carriers/service providers

n Telecom equipment manufacturers

n Consulting firms

n Wireless communications companies

n Photonics/optics networking firms

AT&T, Fujitsu, Cisco Systems, Verizon, Collins Aerospace, and Raytheon, an RTX Business, are some of the well-known firms located here.

Low Occurrence of Natural Disasters

The low probability of a natural disaster in the North Texas region reduces operational risk considerably. The region is geographically dormant, and the likelihood of business disruption resulting from inclement weather remains low.

Availability of Network Providers

Many broadband providers operate in Dallas, Fort Worth, and throughout the North Texas region. Fiber service is widely available. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all offer 5G coverage in Dallas. The concentration of access and total bandwidth guarantees low latency and ensures redundancy.

The Texas electric power grid, ERCOT, gives data center operators a competitive advantage due to its independence from electric grids in other states. This autonomy reduces the risk of rolling power outages, improves reliability, and reduces volatility in prices.

Dallas ranks #3 in global data center market size.

—Cushman & Wakefield, 2025

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FORT WORTH

Industrial Power Rates for Major U.S. Data Centers

Average Power Rate Market (cents/kWh)

Central Washington

Charlotte/Raleigh

Phoenix

Atlanta

Dallas-Fort Worth

Austin/San Antonio

Northern Virginia

Denver

Chicago

Seattle

Houston

Minneapolis

New York Tri-State

Hillsboro, OR

Silicon Valley

Southern California

$0.03-$0.05

$0.06-$0.065

$0.06-$0.07

$0.06-$0.08

$0.06-$0.085

$0.06-$0.10

$0.065-$0.09

$0.067-$0.0775

$0.0675-$0.0775

$0.07-$0.12

$0.075-$0.095

$0.08-$0.10

$0.09-$0.12

$0.10-$0.12

$0.12-$0.271

$0.14-$0.33

Source: CBRE

Dallas-Fort Worth is home to enterprise, colocation, managed service, and cloud data centers of all types and sizes that can fulfill a company’s computing, storage, and networking needs with maximum uptime and competitive pricing. Below is a sample of data center owners, operators, investors, and tenants in DFW:

5C Group

365 Data Centers

Alcon

Aligned Data Centers

AT&T

Atos

Bank of America

Blackstone Group

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Charles Schwab

Cisco Systems

Citigroup

Cloudnium

Cogent Communications

ColoCrossing

Cologix Data Centers

ColoHouse

Compass Datacenters

Consolidated Communications

CoreSpace

CoreWeave

Csquare Data Centers

Source: CoStar

CyrusOne

DataBank

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT

Digital Realty

Diversified Management Plus

Edged Energy

Epic.io

Equinix

Ericsson

Evocative

Experian

Flexential

Fortinet

Foundry Commercial

GI Partners

GigaTera Communications

Global Infrastructure Partners

Global IP Networks

GM Financial

Google

H5 Colo

HCA

Hivelocity

Hunt Realty

IBM

JPMorgan Chase

Landmark Dividend

Las Vegas Sands

Legacy Investing

Logix

Lumen

Menlo Equities

FIND IT IN FORNEY

● Largest Retail Development in Southwest U.S. – Opening 2026

• Village at Gateway Will Feature Over 700K Sq. Ft. of Retail

• Part of 2,000-Acre Mixed-Use Gateway Development

● Located in Kaufman County

• #2 Fastest Growing County in US

● City Population:

• 38K+ (2024)

• 177K+ (Trade Area, Projected 2027)

● Over 2.4M Workers Within 35-Minute Commute

● $103K+ Median Household Income

● 21 Miles East of Downtown Dallas

● Less Than 5 Miles from Interstate 20 (80K Vehicles Per Day)

● Located Along Union Paciﬁc Railroad

● Major Retail Corridors Developing & Expanding

● Light Industrial Land Available

Talent

Regional Population Demographics Migration Labor Supply

Commuting Patterns Drive Times

Worker Place of Residence

Skills Development

Higher Education Accolades Training, Colleges, and Universities

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Regional Population

Dallas–Fort Worth continues to set the pace for national growth. Economic opportunity remains the primary engine behind DFW’s status as a premier destination for talent and capital.

Population growth isn’t limited to the urban cores of Dallas and Fort Worth. The DFW Metroplex is unique for its polycentric growth, featuring seven major municipalities with populations exceeding 200,000. From the corporate hubs of Irving, Plano, and Frisco to the rapid expansion in McKinney and Grand Prairie, the region provides an unmatched variety of residential environments offering a diverse spectrum of world-class communities and housing options for a global workforce.

Top 25 Cities in DFW by Population

Dallas-Fort Worth by the Numbers

The Dallas-Fort Worth population is larger than the combined populations of Rhode

Ten Largest Metros in the U.S.

County populations of the Dallas-Fort Worth MSA

Components of Population Change: July 1, 2023, to July

Demographics

Dallas-Fort Worth is a premier global gateway, defined by a demographic landscape that is both diverse and highly skilled. With one in five residents being foreign-born, DFW thrives on international perspectives. Cultural richness is matched by an elite talent pipeline. The workforce boasts a deep bench of experienced professionals and a steady influx of new graduates. Two-thirds of the adult population has pursued higher education, with nearly 40% holding bachelor’s or advanced degree, a ready-made talent pool for innovation-led industries.

In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, more than 1,950,000 residents

12,200,000

were added since the 2010 census.

487 people per day or more will live in DFW by 2050. were added to the Dallas-Fort Worth region in 2024.

Total Population:

8,344,032

AGE

FOREIGN BORN

RACE/ ETHNICITY

LABOR FORCE

EDUCATION

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Seattle

Migration Patterns

Domestic migration patterns illustrate worker flow within states and throughout the nation. As seen in this map, individuals come to DFW from all parts of the country. The reasons why they relocate range from seeking a better quality of life to employment prospects to overall climate for starting a business.

San Francisco

In-Migration to DFW From Other Major Metro Areas: 2019-2023

7,000 10,000

20,000

50,000 and

Inbound Migration Maps

The Dallas-Fort Worth region grew faster than any other major U.S. metro between 2019 and 2023. A primary driver fueling that growth has been people moving into the region from across the U.S. Net in-migration generally comprises 60 percent of DFW’s population increase.

DFW’s population surge reflects the growth of Texas. From 2020-2025, the population of Texas has grown by 2.6 million people—nearly 9 percent—while California, New York, and Illinois have seen population decline. The U.S. grew by 3 percent during the same period.

Each year Dallas-Fort Worth attracts approximately 80,000 people from across the U.S. who possess a bachelor’s degree or higher. Arguably, the only way to lure a talented workforce is by offering good jobs that pay well, with excellent corporate cultures, or an environment conducive to starting a business.

About the Maps

The U.S. Census Bureau collects monthly survey data from 3.5 million households regarding commute times, jobs, wages, educational levels, and other information. The resulting Public Use Microdata Samples (PUMS) offer an anonymous snapshot of people living in the U.S.

Coupled with Public-Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs)— geographies that have populations of between 100,000 and 400,000 people— researchers can determine migration trends over a given timeframe. Using 2019-2023 PUMS data, the Dallas Regional Chamber was able to determine in-migration patterns, both the place of origin and where people are locating once they move to DFW. The 2020-2024 PUMS data release schedule has been delayed.

Total Domestic Migration Into DFW 2019-2023

Relocating From the New York Metro to DFW 2019-2023

4,750-15,880 15,881-25,430 25,431-37,135 37,136-46,485 46,486-73,445 < 145 146-451 452-820 821-1,360 1,361-2,770 Number of People Number of People

DALLAS

FORT WORTH

McKINNEY

DENTON

Relocating From the Los Angeles Metro to DFW

2019-2023

Number of People

< 255 256-745 746-1,435 1,436-2,275 2,276-4,305

Relocating From the Bay Area to DFW

2019-2023

Number of People

Relocating From the Chicago Metro to DFW

2019-2023

Number of People Number of People

Relocating From the Boston Metro to DFW 2019-2023

Labor Supply

DFW employers benefit from a skilled, educated workforce that can easily traverse the interconnected 11-county region. A comprehensive infrastructure of modern highways and public transportation creates fluid access to major job centers, keeping commute times manageable.

Because DFW’s affordability remains superior to expensive coastal centers, companies can effectively recruit and maintain top-tier professionals no matter where they establish a physical presence. For employees, the wide distribution of industries allows individuals to define their own lifestyle, featuring everything from classic urban neighborhoods and rapid-growth suburban areas to tranquil, rural environments without sacrificing their long-term career advancement. With a regional population reaching more than 8.3 million, approximately 75 percent of residents represent a vibrant, working-age demographic, a foundation supporting a civilian labor force that exceeds 4.3 million people. This deep labor supply delivers a powerful strategic advantage for any company wanting to scale operations quickly in a stable, progrowth economic landscape.

Radar charts explained

The U.S. Census Bureau pairs home/work census blocks to describe geographic patterns related to the workforce. Mapping commuter flows, for example, can help employers determine where potential workers live, as well as how far they might be willing to travel for work. Radar images dynamically communicate several important aspects about worker commute patterns.

Using Dallas Downtown-Uptown as an employment center example, the radar indicates primary and secondary cardinal directions from which a worker travels to a job, and the distance traveled as determined by the color of each pie piece. The size of each pie piece indicates the volume of workers who commute from that direction and distance as indicated by the dashed concentric circles marked in hundreds or thousands of people. For instance, the greatest number of downtown workers live north of Dallas, while the greatest percentage (40 percent) reside between 10 and 24 miles away.

Major Employment Centers With Distance and Direction of Worker Commute

DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY

LBJ CORRIDOR

Where People Live Population Density

DALLAS DOWNTOWN-UPTOWN

TELECOM CORRIDOR

SOUTHERN DALLAS INLAND PORT

Commuting Patterns

Getting around the Dallas-Fort Worth region is easy, thanks to a well-developed network of interstate freeways, state highways, tollways, and public transit options connecting job centers to fast-growing communities. That’s good news for employers as it allows them to draw from a large base of skilled workers. It’s also good for workers who can live in a community that best meets their lifestyle preferences. In Dallas and Tarrant counties, the vast majority of workers live and work in the same county. These two counties also serve as the region’s biggest magnets for workers who commute, but the surrounding counties maintain strong job bases of their own.

County-to-County Worker Flow

Source: Lightcast

(1,173,182 people)

Getting to Work

Drive Times

It’s common to work in one part of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and live in another. Remote workers make up 15.6 percent of the workforce, a figure that continues to decline from a high of more than 20 percent in 2021. However, in a typical year more than 80 percent of people in DFW commute to work by car, truck, or van— either alone or as part of a carpool.

Commuting for work is easy thanks to our well-developed network of interstate freeways, state highways, and tollways connecting job centers to our fast-growing new communities. The following maps—based on morning rush hour—provide an estimate of how long a commute will take.

Downtown Dallas

HWY 190 and HWY 75

FORT WORTH

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

HQ Executives and

Managers

General and operations managers comprise nearly half of all 314,000 professionals in this occupation group in Dallas-Fort Worth. Other executives include C-level occupations, sales managers, and financial managers.

Legend Number of HQ/Executive Management Workers

Each dot represents the number of HQ/executive management workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

DALLAS

FORT WORTH

DENTON

McKINNEY

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

Back Office Support

The Dallas-Fort Worth region’s back office support workers are dispersed across North Texas. Back office support, in this context, describes workers who keep the day-to-day functioning of an organization running smoothly. Occupations in this group include general managers to office clerks and HR specialists to administrative assistants. There are more than 698,000 back office support jobs in the region.

Legend

Number of Back Office Support Workers

DENTON

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

Each dot represents the number of back office support workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Source: Lightcast, QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, and Self-Employed

McKINNEY

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

Engineering

The largest share of individuals in the engineering occupation group are the 67,000 professionals who develop apps and software. Other titles (and the number of workers in their field) in this category are as follows: industrial engineers (10,300); mechanical engineers (5,400); and electrical engineers (4,800). More than 184,000 people work in the engineering occupation group in DFW.

Number of Engineering Workers

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

McKINNEY

Each dot represents the number of engineering workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

IT/Computer

Workers who represent the IT/Computer occupation group work in every industry in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Nearly 217,000 people hold jobs related to keeping the business community’s digital infrastructure running 24/7. In addition to software developers, who comprise the majority of occupations in this group, there are increasing demands for information security analysts, computer network architects, and computer and information systems managers.

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Number of IT/Computer Workers

0-6 7-13 14-24 25-39 40-66 67-113 114-249

DENTON

McKINNEY

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

Each dot represents the number of IT/computer workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Source: Lightcast, QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, and Self-Employed

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group Financial Services

It should be no surprise that accountants and auditors comprise a large number of individuals employed in the financial services workforce in Dallas-Fort Worth. More than 39,000 people with those job titles work in DFW. But Y’all Street continues to attract financial industry giants to the region seeking financial managers, financial and investment analysts, and financial specialists. This occupation group employs more than 218,000 professionals in the region.

Legend

Number of Financial Services Workers

0-3 4-10 11-20 21-33 34-55 56-100 101-242

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

Each dot represents the number of financial services workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

McKINNEY

DENTON

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

Health Care

Registered nurses comprise the largest portion of individuals employed in the health care occupation group in Dallas-Fort Worth. More than 76,000 individuals share that occupation, accounting for roughly a fifth of the 430,000 workers in the health care occupations group. Other occupations include doctors and dentists, medical service managers, therapists, and health care technicians.

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Number of Health Care Workers

0-5 6-15 16-28 29-46 47-73 74-124 125-259

DENTON

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

McKINNEY

Each dot represents the number of health care workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Source: Lightcast, QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, and Self-Employed

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

Skilled Manufacturing

Dallas-Fort Worth’s skilled manufacturing workers are employed in a wide variety of industries from auto manufacturing to eyeglass assembly. Occupations in this sector include computer-controlled and specialized machine operators and engineering technologists and technicians. Nearly 72,000 individuals are employed in this sector in DFW.

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

Each dot represents the number of skilled manufacturing workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

Assembly & Manufacturing

Nearly 96,000 workers are employed in the assembly & manufacturing occupation group in Dallas-Fort Worth. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers account for 18,000 of these jobs. Assemblers, production workers, and helpers also fall under this occupation category.

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Number of Assembly & Manufacturing Workers

0-3

3-6 6-10 10-16 16-23 23-35 35-58

DENTON

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

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Each dot represents the number of assembly and manufacturing workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Source: Lightcast, QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, and Self-Employed

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

Distribution & Logistics

More than 930,000 workers in Dallas-Fort Worth belong to this occupation group, reflecting the region’s central U.S. location and strong logistics connections via air, road, and rail. Logisticians, dispatchers, drivers, package handlers, and customer service reps make up the majority of occupations in this group.

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Number of Distribution & Logistics Workers

0-10 11-32 33-59 60-95 96-150 151-253 254-725

DENTON

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

McKINNEY

Each dot represents the number of distribution and logistics workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Worker Place of Residence by Occupation Group

High-Tech

Jobs in the high-tech occupation category vary widely in function and span across all industries. Software developers comprise the largest share of jobs in this group in Dallas-Fort Worth. Other positions include engineers, scientists, technicians, and researchers of all types. More than 321,000 workers are employed in this occupation group in the region.

Legend Number of High-Tech Workers

0-4 4-14 14-28 28-45 45-78 78-137 137-349

DENTON

FORT WORTH

DALLAS

McKINNEY

Each dot represents the number of high-tech workers living within a ¼ mile square area. To produce this map the Dallas Regional Chamber worked with labor analytics company Lightcast to assign their proprietary ZIP code level occupation data to a uniform 0.25 x 0.25 mile grid across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Source: Lightcast, QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, and Self-Employed

A Snapshot of Regional Skills Development

Finding workers with the right mix of skills is a growing challenge for companies across industries. In Dallas-Fort Worth, the business community is meeting this challenge through avenues that include establishing apprenticeships and participating in specialized training programs launched by public-private partnerships. Consequently, no matter where a company chooses to settle in the region, they can benefit from a constant, ready-to-work stream of high-quality talent.

Skills Development Fund (SDF)

This successful state grant program offers businesses, consortia of businesses, or trade unions an opportunity to identify a training need and then partner with a public community or technical college to create solutions. Businesses work with college partners to develop curricula and conduct training. The local workforce board authorizes the proposal; SDF pays for the training; the college administers the grant; and businesses create new jobs and improve the skills of their current workforce.

See more at twc.texas.gov

Workforce Development

Three workforce development boards serve residents and companies across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Companies can use board services to find, hire, train, and retain skilled workers. Workforce offices work with employers to create customized hiring events, build skills training programs, and provide labor market data. Job seekers can access WorkInTexas.com, the state’s free job board service, as well as apply for child care and transportation services.

Workforce Solutions

Greater Dallas

wfsdallas.com

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County workforcesolutions.net

Workforce Solutions

North Central Texas dfwjobs.com

Examples:

n In 2025, Dallas College received more than $3.8 million in SDF funding to support local employers by training workers across a variety of disciplines. The grant funded training for 1,452 workers across a consortium of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical companies; 312 workers across a consortium of manufacturing companies; and 230 workers at Lockheed Martin for occupations in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, and more.

n In 2025, Collin College received four SDF grants totaling $1.35 million to support skills training across a variety of sectors. In total, more than 840 workers across 13 businesses received training in high-demand occupations in healthcare, accounting, and manufacturing. Disciplines range from fiber optics and industrial wiring to accounting and risk management to computer systems design services.

n In 2024, Tarrant College received $1.3 million in SDF funding to develop customized training for Cummings Electrical, one of the largest electrical contractors in DFW. TCC will tailor technical training courses for 639 employees at the Fort Worth-based company with a focus on foundational knowledge, basic skills, and national electrical code guidance needed on a commercial construction site.

Community and Technical Colleges

Community colleges in the Dallas-Fort Worth region work with companies of all sizes to customize training programs and curriculum to meet local workforce needs. Dallas College includes seven campuses and a dozen centers throughout Dallas County. Since 1965, Dallas College has served over three million people, and is one of the largest community college systems in the U.S. Tarrant County College (TCC) operates six campuses and two training centers. Approximately one in every 22 Tarrant County residents takes a TCC class each year. Collin College attracts 60,000 students annually to its 200-plus degree and certificate programs across 11 campuses. With six campuses, North Central Texas College (NCTC) is the state’s oldest continuously operating two-year college.

Dallas College led a consortium of educational institutions to secure what school officials call a groundbreaking $8.8 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Funding is being used to train the next generation of the region’s bio and life science workforce in three areas: biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and bioinformatics.

In 2026, Dallas College received a $3.3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to launch an AI-Enabled Teaching and Learning Initiative. The program will integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, curriculum, and workforce training while expanding AI literacy for students and training faculty in emerging technologies. The program will provide industry-aligned microcredentials to ensure workforce relevance. The initiative is intended to position Dallas College as a national model for responsible, scalable AI adoption in higher education.

Tarrant County College (TCC) commissioned an independent study that estimates its value to the regional workforce includes $2.1 billion in added income for Tarrant County. This impact can be attributed in part to innovative programs that meet the workforce where the jobs are, reach non-traditional populations, or provide holistic services that ensure student success.

Fresh off record-breaking enrollment of nearly 50,000 students in 2025— TCC’s 60th anniversary year—the college announced its first-ever bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education. Teaching will begin in fall 2026 to help meet a growing need in North Texas.

Collin College is constructing a 120,000 sq. ft. Health Sciences Center at its Frisco Campus with an expected opening date of January 2027. The facility will offer hands-on simulation technology and house labs and several imaging and allied health programs aligned with workforce needs.

In 2025, Collin College began offering a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, its fifth baccalaureate degree. The program gives students hands-on experience with real-world software development practices, including agile teamwork, collaborative tools, and modern programming frameworks.

The Texas State Technical College is a statewide system operating 10 campuses each simulating real-world working environments in specialties among fields ranging from technology to manufacturing to healthcare. The North Texas campus in Red Oak comprises 100,000 square feet of labs and classrooms where students can prepare for opportunities in:

n Advanced Manufacturing

n Computer Networking & Systems Administration

n Cybersecurity

n Diesel Equipment Technology

n Drafting & Design Technology

n Electrical Power & Controls

n HVAC Technology

n Industrial Maintenance

n Precision Machining Technology

n Welding

Collin College Technical Campus in Allen

Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus East

Higher Education Accolades

In many ways the Dallas-Fort Worth region is the intellectual capital of Texas. The Dallas Region’s 70plus accredited universities and colleges provide the intellectual horsepower to drive one of the nation’s most diverse economies. To do so, students, faculty, and other academics engage in a wide range of studies from tackling core curricula to exploring the applications of artificial intelligence to improve business operations and societal conditions.

The region has long celebrated the University of North Texas at Denton, the University of Texas at Dallas, and the University of Texas at Arlington as being among Texas’ “emerging research” universities in DFW as determined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. These schools were joined by Southern Methodist University and UT Southwestern Medical Center as top tier research institutions in 2025— a greater concentration than any other Texas region. UT Southwestern is among the nation’s best in biology and biochemistry research, resulting in numerous clinical breakthroughs and innovations, as well as serving as home to four Nobel laureates.

72.7%

Regional graduate retention rate for DFW institutions of higher education. —Perryman Group Higher Education Study (2024)

Top in the World:

UT Southwestern Medical Center is the only academic medical center in the world to serve as home to four Nobel laureates.

Home of the first 4-year degree STEM facility in Southern Dallas.

#1 in Texas:

DFW has 5 Carnegie R-1 Universities (very high research activity), more than any other Texas metro.

Building a Talent Strong Texas

Texas’ strategic plan to align higher education and workforce by striving for 60% of 25- to 64-year-olds to hold a degree or certificate by 2030.

#1 Region in

Texas for higher ed enrollment and degree

completion:

Computer Science

Undergraduate Degrees Awarded in the U.S. —ASEE By the Numbers

24 percent of all students in Texas are enrolled in a DFW college or university. 26 percent of all degrees completed annually in Texas come from a DFW college or university. That’s more than any other region in the state.

—THECB, Lightcast (2025) #1

“The area still attracts business and financial services companies, which have reached a critical mass and can draw on a network of necessary support services. Overall growth is buoyed by a well-educated population, a competitive cost structure and the U.S. economy’s strength.” — Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas study, “At the Heart of Texas”

“The theoretical nature of higher education often creates natural partnerships with cutting-edge industries. The inverse is true as well. The translation into curriculum of research at the frontiers of science, technology, engineering, math, and management makes higher education institutions ideal partners for problem-solving across all industries.”

“We took a problem that we didn’t think was solvable. We figured we might have some fun with this and make these students really frustrated. But … they came back with an answer. ”

— Worlds’ CEO Dave Copps, speaking about the University of Texas at Dallas’ Design Capstone program

— Dr. Victor Fishman, Executive Director of the Texas Research Alliance

#5 in the Nation: Best Master’s in Data Science Programs — Fortune Magazine (2025) #3 Best-Run College in the U.S. — The Princeton Review (2026) Named a Best College for Future Leaders — TIME Magazine (2026)

“The culture of genuine partnership, collaboration, and openness to new ideas sets DFW apart in the nation.” — Dallas Regional Chamber Higher Education Review

$13.1 billion: Economic output associated with DFW institutions of higher education. Spinoff benefits of research activity add an additional $5.8 billion in GDP. — Perryman Group Higher Education Study (2024) #1 Most Innovative University in DallasFort Worth — U.S. News & World Report (2025) No. 7 Best Public School in Texas — Wall Street Journal/College Pulse (2026)

Training, Colleges, and Universities

The Dallas-Fort Worth region offers a variety of public and private educational opportunities with robust programming in life sciences, engineering, and the arts. The University of North Texas at Denton, the University of Texas at Dallas, the University of Texas at Arlington, UT Southwestern, and Southern Methodist University are among Texas’ prolific emerging research universities. These schools are expanding program capabilities and funding in pursuit of remaining at the top end of research institutions as defined by the Carnegie Classification methodology. For instance, UT Southwestern Medical Center is among the nation’s top in biology and biochemistry research, boasting countless clinical breakthroughs and innovations.

Higher Education

A wide array of universities and colleges attracts students from all over the world.

FORT WORTH

Community College Districts

The Texas Workforce Commission provides funding for Continuing Education (CE) courses within the community college system.

A total of 6,313 students enrolled in CE courses in the districts and colleges listed above in Fall 2025.

DALLAS COLLEGE (BROOKHAVEN CAMPUS)

COLLEGE (IRVING CENTER) COLLIN COLLEGE [FRISCO CAMPUS]

AMBERTON UNIVERSITY (FRISCO)

COLLIN COLLEGE (PLANO CAMPUS)

TEXAS WOMAN S UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE CENTER AT DALLAS

COLLIN COLLEGE (MCKINNEY CAMPUS) DALLAS COLLEGE (PLEASANT GROVE CENTER)

COLLEGE (CEDAR VALLEY CAMPUS)

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (RED OAK)

DFW Higher Education Institutions

Total Enrollment (2025) and Degrees Awarded (2024) for Select Institutions

*Completions are reported system-wide. Campus completions are not available.

Other Higher Learning Institutions in the Region

Abilene Christian University Online

Arlington Baptist University

Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

CCI Training Center

Concorde Career College

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

Dallas Theological Seminary

DeVry University

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

Lincoln College of Technology

MediaTech Institute

Paul Mitchell the School

PCI Health Training Center

Peloton College

Remington College

Strayer University

The Chicago School-College of Nursing

The College of Health Care Professionals

The Culinary School of Fort Worth

Universal Technical Institute

Wade College

Talent Pipeline

Dallas-area employers are able to recruit easily from hundreds of schools within Texas and adjacent states, offering a highly educated pipeline of talent.

327,884

Number of bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees awarded in 2024 from educational institutions within Texas and adjacent states.

59,137

Number of bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees awarded in 2024 from Dallas-area colleges and universities.

Degrees Awarded (2024) in Dallas-Fort Worth by Area of Study

STEM Certificates/Degrees Awarded (2024) in DFW

Texas Research Alliance: Building Collaborations Between Companies and Universities

ABOUT

n 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

n Founded by four of the largest chambers of commerce in Dallas-Fort Worth

n Aligned with the premier research universities and colleges across Dallas-Fort Worth

n Engaged to ensure that Dallas-Fort Worth industries, nonprofits, municipalities, and public agencies can access and leverage regional research and innovation resources

n No charge for TRA support, and collaborations can work under non-disclosure agreements

CONNECT

n The TRA works with companies to understand their research and innovation needs and bring its network of university faculty, high-growth companies, and startups to help solve challenges.

n The TRA enables access to industry collaborations.

n The TRA engages companies into a large network of expertise in areas such as: AI/ML, semiconductors, logistics, defense innovation, mobility, robotics, edge computing, sensors, SBIR, STTR, IoT, and more.

TRA is leading the collaborative effort to support the development of quantum testbeds for research and the integration of quantum computing, communication, and sensing into relevant North Texas industries. These include aerospace, defense, logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, financial technology and services, telecom, and datacenters.

Consider a Capstone Partnership

Productive ways to engage with DFW research universities include Lab and Facility Use Agreements, faculty consulting, Sponsored Research Agreements (IP rights considered), internships, and capstone projects. Capstone projects are an ideal way to solve engineering and development problems that you just don’t have the human resources to get to, while at the same time working with teams of students that may one day be your team leaders or even the CEO of your company. By partnering with external sponsors, students not only work on real world projects, but also gain valuable team-building experience in a results-oriented environment. www.tradfw.org

Strong Foundation for Growth

Urban environment with globally connected community

Diverse Business Ecosystem

Industry leaders, startups, skilled talent, and research institutions

Business Friendly Collaborative environment for businesses and access to City leaders

International Business

More than 20 countries represented and recognized as the International Business Capital of North Texas (2011 Texas Legislature)

Captured 32% of all DFW oﬃce lease activity over 50,000 sq. ft. through mid-2025 (CoStar)

Industry

Industry Diversity

Advanced Services

Manufacturing

Financial Activities

High-Tech

Health Care

Life Science

Semiconductor

Aviation and Aerospace

Hospitality

Logistics

Photo: Michael Samples

Uptown Dallas

Industry Diversity

Industrial diversity serves as a vital metric for assessing how closely a regional economy aligns with the national landscape, helping predict how local markets will react to broader economic shifts. This index is determined by analyzing employment distribution at the four-digit NAICS level. A score of 1.0 would indicate a regional industrial structure identical to the entire U.S., while lower values signify heavy reliance on specific sectors.

Dallas-Fort Worth maintains one of the highest scores in the country, effectively mirroring the national economy. This broad-based strength across technology, finance, and logistics creates a resilient foundation, allowing DFW to weather sector-specific downturns far better than regions dependent on a single dominant industry. DFW’s industrial diversity offers companies a stable, predictable, and resilient environment for long-term growth.

Moody’s Industrial Diversity Index

Texas Metro Comparisons: 2025 Employment by Supersector

Variance from Percent of U.S. Employment

Location Quotient:

An industry concentration measure, location quotient (LQ) = industry share of local employment/industry share of national employment (e.g., an LQ of 1.15 means the location is 15 percent more reliant on that industry’s employment than is the nation as a whole).

Industry Sectors

As one of the most diverse regional economies in the nation, Dallas-Fort Worth excels in many important industry sectors. Over time, DFW has ranked among the top five regions in 10 of the 12 industries evaluated by Site Selection Magazine (including a first-place ranking in Aerospace).

Logistics and trade, technology, and advanced and other professional services represent the lifeblood of the economy, offering competitive advantages on both the national and the international levels. The DFW area is also a proven location for headquarters to thrive, making the region a magnet for business leadership.

Advanced Services

Advanced services have traditionally referred to headquarters. However, this category also includes financial, professional, and technical services— from management consulting firms to business insurers and from accounting to legal services. Complex technologies and transactional operations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth are pushing most advanced services activities into highly specialized firms and enterprises. DFW has many of these operations and expects to continue attracting such companies into the future.

Management, Control, and Support Functions of Corporate Activities

McKINNEY

DALLAS

Manufacturing

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is often associated with major headquarters, logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations. But people might not realize that the manufacturing industry makes up seven percent of the regional economy by employment.

DFW has more manufacturing activity than any other metro area in Texas. The size and scope of operations create a diverse manufacturing landscape across many sectors. Goods produced in DFW range from boots and clothing to bricks, steel, plastics, SUVs, and aerospace components.

Just a few of the large manufacturing operations in DFW include the General Motors Assembly Plant in Arlington, Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, and Texas Instruments in Dallas.

A Cornerstone of Our Economy

Dallas-Fort Worth has more manufacturing activity than any other metropolitan area in Texas.

DALLAS

Financial Activities

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is a key U.S. financial center. Nothing better exemplifies this claim than recent announcements about new and relocating stock exchanges.

With a Dallas headquarters, the newly formed Texas Stock Exchange is a fully electronic national securities exchange that will launch trading in 2026.

The DFW Region Is a Key U.S. Financial Center

Nasdaq established a Texas office in Irving in 2024. And NYSE Chicago reincorporated in Texas in 2025 with its offices located in Dallas.

DFW is a major hub or home base for JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and soon-to-be Fifth Third Bank after a successful acquisition of Comerica Bank. These banks are among the top employers in the region.

Capital One operates an innovation center that is helping to drive advances in fintech. And three signature corporate office buildings are under construction or were recently completed for Goldman Sachs and Bank of America in downtown Dallas, and for Wells Fargo in Las Colinas.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas serves the 11th Federal Reserve District, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation operates a regional office here.

When it comes to insurance, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to national or regional headquarters for most major providers, including State Farm and Liberty Mutual.

Finance and Insurance Companies in Dallas-Fort Worth

High-Tech

In 1958, Dallas led the nation into the new era of information and communication technologies with Nobel laureate Jack Kilby’s invention of the microchip at Texas Instruments. This invention spurred the development of technologies ranging from laptop computers to smartphones to those that make space travel possible.

The DFW technology industry encompasses four general categories: manufacturing, information services, professional and technical services, and biosciences. The region’s activity in emerging technologies such as next generation communications, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, life science, and the intersections where each of these converge is gaining national recognition.

The 4th Largest Concentration of High-Tech Jobs in the U.S.

2025 High-Tech Employment

New York-NewarkJersey City, NY-NJ

WashingtonArlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Dallas-Fort WorthArlington, TX

San FranciscoOakland-Fremont, CA

Boston-CambridgeNewton, MA-NH

Seattle-TacomaBellevue, WA

Chicago-NapervilleElgin, IL-IN

San Jose-SunnyvaleSanta Clara, CA 240,920

Houston-PasadenaThe Woodlands, TX 220,980

The

Information Age Was Born in DFW

Top Companies with Operations in Dallas-Fort Worth

Semiconductor Design and Manufacturing

Analog Devices

Diodes

Globitech

Micron Technology

Mouser Electronics

Qorvo (Skyworks Solutions)

STMicroelectronics

Texas Instruments

Wistron

Telecommunications

Equipment and Services

AT&T

BT Americas

Cisco Systems

Ericsson

Frontier Communications

Fujitsu Network Communications

L3 Aerospace Systems

Mavenir

Metro by T-Mobile

Motorola Solutions

NEC Corporation

Nokia Solutions and Networks

Ribbon Communications

Samsung Electronics America

Verizon Communications

Electronic Instrument

Manufacturing

BAE Systems

Collins Aerospace

Elbit Systems of America

Fossil Group

GKN Aerospace

Honeywell

L3Harris Technologies

Leonardo DRS Technologies

Lockheed Martin

Megger Group

Raytheon, an RTX company

Sanmina

Schneider Electric

Siemens

Computer Systems and Software Development

Accenture

Atos

Capgemini

CGI Technologies and Solutions

Deloitte

DXC Technology

HCL Technologies

Hitachi Consulting

IBM

Improving Enterprises

Inclusion Cloud

Infosys

Intuit

McAfee

Microsoft

NTT Data

Oracle

RealPage

Salesforce

Solera

Splunk

Tata Consulting Services

Tech Mahindra

Toyota Connected

Trend Micro

Wipro

ZIX Corp

Cloud Services and Data Centers

ADP

Aligned Data Centers

Amazon

AT&T

Atos

Csquare

CyrusOne

DataBank

Digital Realty Trust

Equinix

Facebook

Google

HP Enterprise Services

IBM

NTT Global Data Centers

Rackspace Technology

Stream Data Centers

TierPoint

Online Services and Shopping

Amazon

Chewy.com

Cost Plus Drugs

Facebook Hotels.com

Match Group

Sabre

Thryv

Travelocity

Woot.com

High-Tech Manufacturing

Biosciences & Medical Technology

Health Care

Health care companies are located throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region where they can tap into a broad base of skilled employees. Dallas’ medical community includes the highly rated UT Southwestern Medical Center and Baylor University Medical Center, as well as Parkland Hospital’s burn center, one of the most recognized units in the nation. The health care industry in DFW is more than services, however. It also encompasses manufacturing, research, and goods distribution. The activities often cluster around each other, creating synergy within the health care community.

119 Hospitals and Other Facilities With Acute Care Capacity

Health Care Systems and Services in Dallas-Fort Worth

Major Not-for-Profit Systems

Baylor Scott & White Health Children’s Health CHRISTUS Health

Cook Children’s Methodist Health

Texas Health Resources

UT Southwestern

Major

Medical

Manufacturing Wholesale Trade

Life Science

The Dallas-Fort Worth life science industry is dominated by pharmaceutical, optical, and medical device manufacturers, such as Alcon (Fort Worth) and EssilorLuxottica (Dallas). The region has shown enormous capacity to attract major industry players like McKesson and Galderma. The convergence of innovative research and development with regional expertise in emerging technologies defines DFW’s life science industry. UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is among the nation’s best in biology and biochemistry research, while UNT Health Fort Worth and Pegasus Park (Dallas)—regional hubs for life science discovery and commercialization—are providing a supportive ecosystem that attracts the most promising startups and federal investments like the ARPA-H Customer Experience Hub.

Sample of Life Sciences Companies in Dallas-Fort

Worth

Aakha Biologics

Abbott Laboratories

Actuate Therapeutics

Alcon

Alpha Cognition

American Heart Association

Argon Medical Devices

ARPA-H Hub

AstraZeneca

Atrion Corporation

Ayuvis

B. Braun Medical

BioLabs Pegasus Park

Bio-Synthesis Inc

Bledsoe Brace Systems

BMK Pharma

Boehringer Ingelheim

Cardinal Health Inc

Caris Life Sciences

Carter Bloodcare

Celanese

Cencora

Colossal Biosciences

Cost Plus Drugs

Crown Laboratories

CTL Amedica

CX Precision Medicine

Dechra Pharmaceuticals

DesignPlex Biomedical

DJO Global

Eosera

EssilorLuxotica

Form Bio

Fortrea

Galderma Laboratories

Gradalis

Highlander Health

Innovative Life Sciences

Inogen

Integer Holdings

Koya Medical

Lantern Pharma

LinedanceAI

Mary Crowley Cancer Research

McKesson

Med Fusion

MEDNA Scientific

Medtronic

Mentor Texas (Johnson & Johnson)

Merck

Merieux NutriSciences

Nanoscope Therapeutics

Novartis

OncoNano

OraMetrix Inc.

Orano Med

Orthofix

Osteal Therapeutics

OsteoMed

Plexon Inc

Progressive Laboratories

Psychemedics Corp.

Quest Diagnostics

ReCode Therapeutics

Retina Foundation

Retractable Technologies

Sanara Medtech

Signature Biologics

Smith & Nephew

Sonic Healthcare Limited

Sovereign Pharmaceuticals

Spark Biomedical

Stallion Labs

Stat Labs

Strukmyer

Stryker Orthopaedics

Sunrider Manufacturing

Swiss American CDMO

Taysha Gene Therapies

TissueGen

Universal DX

Urgo Medical

Verily

Zimmer Biomet

Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas

n CPRIT’s goal is to expedite innovation and commercialization in the area of cancer research and to enhance access to evidence-based prevention programs and services throughout Texas.

n CPRIT accepts applications and awards grants for a wide variety of cancer-related research and for the delivery of cancer prevention programs and services by public and private entities located in Texas.

n CPRIT collaborates with a variety of entities, including public and private institutions of higher education, academic health institutions, universities, governmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and public and private companies.

BioNTX is the bioscience and healthcare innovation trade organization in North Texas, and an affiliate of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization in Washington, D.C. They are the bridge between businesses and job opportunities, providing direct cost savings services, networking events, and educational programming to the bioscience and healthcare innovation community in North Texas. www.biontx.org

Dallas-Fort Worth is a magnet for major companies and talent. The convergence of life science and tech is happening now in DFW, making us a hub for research and progress and a destination for companies looking to launch, grow, or reposition their life science business.

The DFW LIFE SCIENCE Economic Development Guide is an essential tool for understanding the Dallas-Fort Worth biotech and life science community. This data-driven resource can be used by companies making relocation or expansion decisions.

WWW.LIFESCIENCEDFW.COM

BHIANT promotes collaboration, workforce development, and strategic initiatives to support life science industry growth and innovation in North Texas.

Semiconductors

As the birthplace of the integrated circuit, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is synonymous with semiconductors and electronic components. All digital technologies—from CPUs to LEDs and from smart phones to solar cells—are powered by the integrated circuit, or “chip.” The first chip was successfully demonstrated in 1958 by Jack Kilby, an engineer at Texas Instruments headquartered in Dallas. Today, the region boasts a robust upstream supply chain (i.e. materials that facilitate the semiconductor production process); midstream production capability (i.e. component manufacturing, semiconductor assembly, and packaging); and downstream markets and applications (i.e. consumer and business products that utilize semiconductors and electronic device distribution).

Powering the Global Economy

The Texas Legislature and Governor’s Office have been particularly active in taking steps that will ensure the longterm success of regional semiconductor clusters in the state. Notable efforts include:

Texas CHIPS Act:

Governor Abbott signed the Texas CHIPS Act (House Bill 5174) into law in June 2023. The Act is intended to leverage investments, encourage recruitment and expansion of companies, attract researchers and funding opportunities, and solidify Texas’ status as a leader in semiconductor manufacturing.

Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium (TSIC): The TSIC serves as an advisory panel to the Governor and the Texas Legislature and is charged with implementing a comprehensive statewide strategic plan to make Texas the global leader in semiconductor manufacturing.

Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF): TSIF may be used to match funding to state entities, such as institutions of higher education; for semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing projects; and for grants to business entities with an established presence in the state of Texas to encourage semiconductorrelated economic development.

Texas CHIPS Office: The Texas CHIPS Office is a newly formed division of the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office in the Office of the Governor. It was created to administer the TSIC and TSIF.

Most of the 8 billion people living today were born in the age of semiconductors. According to research cited by the North Texas Semiconductor Institute, approximately 1.2 trillion chips were sold in 2023, nearly 150 chips per person per year. There’s a good chance you’re interacting with devices powered by semiconductors every minute of your day.

Sample of Semiconductor Companies in Dallas-Fort Worth

Anchored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the Texoma region—an area comprising 29 counties from north central Texas and southeastern Oklahoma—is a Semiconductor Tech Hub.

The Tech Hubs Program was enacted as part of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Each tech hub designee is responsible for supercharging its regional support system to become a global leader in a specific technology within a decade.

Texoma’s semiconductor stakeholders offer a consistent cadence of announcements signaling advances in chip design, material efficiency, and end-use functionality as well as innovative concepts that strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem.

Find out more about how the Dallas-Fort Worth region spurred a technological revolution and continues to drive innovation in the semiconductor industry today.

Aviation and Aerospace

North Texas is a preeminent center for global aerospace and aviation excellence. The region serves as the corporate home for two major air carriers: American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines. Southwest’s extensive maintenance operations at Dallas Love Field provide a solid foundation for the local technical workforce.

DFW leads Texas’ ranking as #1 state for aerospace investment

More than 700 companies operate within the regional ecosystem, providing employment for over 100,000 workers throughout North Texas. Major manufacturing leaders such as Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter rank among the area’s largest employers. Furthermore, the North American headquarters of Airbus Helicopters is strategically located in Grand Prairie.

This dense network of industry pioneers and skilled labor creates an unparalleled environment for aerospace innovation.

Major Aerospace Companies

Company

A.E. Petsche Company

Advanced Integration Technology..................

Airbase Services, Inc.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc

Albers Aerospace

American Airlines Inc

Ameriflight ......................................

AMR Eagle / Envoy Air

Atlantic Aviation Corporation

Aviation Technical Services

BAE Systems Inc ...................................

Bell Helicopter

Bell Textron

Boeing Distribution

Boeing Global Services

Bombardier Aerospace Corp ......................

CAE USA

CHC Helicopters

Collins Aerospace

Type of Business

Electronic parts and equipment

Aircraft parts and equipment, nec

Aircraft flight instrument repair

Helicopter parts

Aviation and/or aeronautical engineering

Air passenger carrier, scheduled

Air transportation, nonscheduled

Air passenger carrier, scheduled

Aircraft maintenance and repair services

Aircraft/aerospace instruments and guidance systems

Aircraft parts and equipment, nec

Aircraft

Aircraft and parts, nec

Aircraft servicing and repairing

Aviation school

Helicopter carriers, nonscheduled

Search and navigation equipment

Co-Operative Industries Aerospace ................ Harness assemblies, for electronic use: wire or cable

Dallas Airmotive

Elbit Systems

FAA - Southwest Region

FedEx Corp ......................................

Aircraft and heavy equipment repair services

Search and navigation equipment

Air traffic control operations, government

Air cargo carrier, scheduled

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Guided missile and space vehicle parts, R&D

GKN Aerospace

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Honeywell International, Inc

Huntleigh USA ...................................

Incora

L3Harris Technologies

Aircraft/aerospace instruments and guidance systems

Aircraft

Aircraft engines and engine parts

Airport terminal services

Aeronautical equipment and supplies

Aircraft control systems, electronic

Mayday Manufacturing Co.

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Menzies Aviation

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems

Pratt & Whitney

Qarbon Aerospace ...............................

Raytheon, an RTX company

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas Inc.

Safran Helicopter Engines USA Inc.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Search and navigation equipment

Aircraft parts and equipment, nec

Airports, flying fields, and services

Aircraft parts and equipment, nec

Aviation propeller and blade repair

Aircraft manufacturing

Defense systems and equipment

Aircraft parts and equipment, nec

Engine repair and replacement, non-automotive

Aircraft

Southwest Airlines................................ Air passenger carrier, scheduled

Triumph Accessory Services

Transportation equipment & supplies

Avg. Employment Establishments

DALLAS

Hospitality

The Dallas–Fort Worth region maintains a premier hospitality infrastructure capable of hosting events of every scale, from high-security executive summits to national conventions to global events like the World Cup.

The region provides a sophisticated base of facilities, ranging from budget-friendly options to 5-star luxury resorts within a 15-minute radius of DFW International Airport. This helps make the region a convenient destination for meetings that require travel from many different locations.

Central business districts in Dallas and Fort Worth are half an hour from DFW International Airport, while downtown Dallas is just 10 minutes away from Love Field. Both Dallas and Fort Worth—as well as the surrounding suburbs—offer major convention facilities with flexible space, along with entertainment options and lodging amenities at a wide range of price points.

Top-Ranked Hotels and Resorts

Canopy by Hilton

Dallas Uptown

CANVAS Hotel

Dallas

Dallas Marriott

Downtown

Dallas/Plano

Marriott at Legacy

Town Center

DoubleTree by Hilton DallasCampbell Center

DoubleTree by

Hilton Dallas - Love Field

Drey Hotel

Fairmont Dallas

Gaylord Texan

Resort & Convention Center

Grand Hyatt DFW

Great Wolf Lodge

HALL Arts Hotel

Dallas, Curio

Collection by Hilton

Hilton Anatole

Hilton Dallas Park

Cities

Hilton DFW

Lakes Executive Conference Center

Hotel Crescent Court

Hotel Swexan Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection

Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Uptown

Hyatt Regency

Dallas

Hyatt Regency DFW

Kimpton Pittman Hotel

Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh Loews Arlington

Magnolia Hotel

Dallas Downtown

Marriott Dallas Las Colinas

Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Las Colinas

Hotel

Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel

Renaissance Dallas Hotel

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Sonesta Suites

Dallas Park Central Texican Court

The Adolphus, Autograph Collection

The Joule

The Ritz-Carlton

Dallas Las Colinas

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Westin Dallas

Downtown

The Westin Dallas Southlake

The Westin Galleria

Dallas

The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas

The Worthington

Renaissance Fort

Worth Hotel

Thompson Dallas Virgin Hotel Dallas

W Dallas - Victory

Warwick MelroseDallas

Sample of Major Annual Events by

Recent Major Events by Economic Impact (2025)

and

Dallas-Fort Worth’s central U.S. location provides an advantageous distribution hub with quick access to rail, air, and short- and long-haul truck transportation. The entire region functions as a global inland port, with DFW International Airport and Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance capable of largescale cargo operations.

AllianceTexas Global Logistics Hub Logistics

The region also offers phenomenal rail transportation. Fort Worth-headquartered BNSF Railway has an extensive hub system throughout North Texas. Union Pacific operates the Dallas Intermodal Terminal in southern Dallas County moving goods and services throughout North Texas and beyond.

The confluence of three major interstates (30, 35, and 45), as well as I-20 and many state highways, offers distributors efficient routing options for moving products throughout the central part of the U.S. by truck. Carriers can reach up to 99 percent of the U.S. population within 48 hours, while I-35—the USMCA Corridor—provides a direct connection to Canada and Mexico.

Incentives

n Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) provide duty-free or deferred payment for goods processed at plants engaged in international trade. The DFW area currently has five FTZs, including No. 39 granted to DFW Airport which spans a seven-county area. With the agreement of local officials, pre-approval has been secured from the federal government to provide any eligible business with an FTZ designation on an expedited and simplified basis.

n Freeport Tax Exemptions allow local governing bodies the option to exempt personal property consisting of goods, wares, merchandise, or ores other than oil, natural gas, and petroleum. Eligible property must be transported out of the state within 175 days of acquisition but may be assembled, stored, manufactured, processed, or fabricated locally. Triple Freeport zones are exempt from city, county, and school district property taxes on inventory.

Dallas-Fort Worth: A Global Inland Port

The 9,600-acre Alliance Global Logistics Hub is the nation’s premier inland port, offering multimodal transportation options, economic advantages, and supply chain services.

n Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW)—A 100% industrial and corporate airport

n Smart Port public-private initiative to improve supply chain efficiency through automation, connectivity, and alternative power sources

n BNSF Alliance Intermodal Hub; Amazon Regional Air Hub; FedEx Southwest Regional Sort Hub; and UPS Ground Hub

n Two Class I rail lines (BNSF and Union Pacific)

n Interstate Highway 35W connects from Mexico to Canada

n FTZ No. 196 consistently ranks as a top destination in terms of the value of foreign goods admitted

n U.S. Customs and Border Protection

n Located within the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development that includes office, retail, and residential development

Legend

Predesignated Foreign Trade Zone “Magnet Sites” Any company may locate on this land and simply activate with Customs.

Company/Site-Specific Foreign Trade Zones For companies wanting FTZ status but which cannot locate in an existing magnet site.

Railyard / Intermodal Facility

Distribution Centers

Custom Port of Entry

Rail Line

Perot Field

FORT WORTH

McKINNEY DENTON

DALLAS

Southern Dallas County Inland Port

The southern Dallas County inland port encompasses 7,500 acres and five cities. The inland port is located at the hub of the nation’s best logistics and transportation infrastructure.

n Direct access to Interstate Highways 20, 35E, and 45

n Large acreage sites for manufacturing and distribution

n Heavy redundant electricity

n Lancaster Airport (306 acres, general aviation)

n 360-acre Union Pacific Dallas Intermodal Terminal providing access to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

n BNSF Intermodal facility

n Foreign Trade Zone (No. 39) and Triple Freeport availability

n More than 25M sq. ft. of occupied or build-to-suit warehouse, industrial, distribution, and manufacturing space; announced or built space totals 36M sq. ft. and over 8,000 acres

Source: Lightcast, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Addison

Business & Economy

Major Companies and Headquarters

Top Employers

Fortune 1000

Major Headquarters

Relocations

Recent Expansions and Relocations

Small Business

International Companies

Global Trade

Major Companies and Headquarters

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is a magnet for corporate headquarters and major company operations, attracting 21 Fortune 500 company headquarters as of 2025 and 44 headquarters among the Fortune 1000.

A diverse group of household names such as Texas Instruments, AT&T, American Airlines, Kimberly-Clark, Toyota, and McKesson call the region home, reflecting the area’s strong fundamentals when it comes to workforce, access, and cost of doing business.

The region’s corporate powerhouse companies are distributed throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, an indication of the strength, depth, and breadth of the workforce. Widely distributed companies also hint at the ease of navigation between cities and corporate centers.

Scanning the roster of major companies located in DFW, it’s easy to see the diversity of the business community, from hightech, telecommunications, logistics, and finance industry leaders to consumer brands that impact the daily lives of households across the globe.

Dallas-Fort Worth’s diverse base of industries drives the region’s economic strength, so that growth is possible even during downturns in the business cycle or other economic disruptions.

A Critical Mass of Headquarters and Significant Operations

Construction

AECOM

American Legend Homes

Austin Industries

Balfour Beatty

Beck Group

Builders Firstsource

Centex Corporation

Clune Construction

D.R. Horton

First Texas Homes

Fluor Corporation

Green Brick Partners Inc

Highland Homes

Hill & Wilkinson

Invitation Homes

Landsea Homes

Lennar

McCarthy Building

Companies

MEDCO Construction

Pogue Construction

Primoris Services

Rogers-O’Brien

Construction

SRS Distribution

TDIndustries

Turner Construction

U.S. Concrete

Energy

Ambit Energy

Atmos Energy

Bass Enterprises

Comstock Resources Inc

Delek US Holdings

Energy Transfer

EnLink Midstream

Halliburton

HF Sinclair

Hunt Consolidated/

Hunt Oil

Kosmos Energy Ltd

Luminant

Matador Resources Co

Murex Ltd

Oil States Management

Oncor Electric Delivery

Petro-Hunt

ProFrac Holdings

Range Resources

Reliant, an NRG Company

Scout Energy Management

Sunoco

TXU

Vistra Energy

Education & Health Care

Abbott Laboratories

Addus HomeCare Corp.

American Heart Association

AMN Healthcare

ARPA-H Customer

Experience Hub

Axxess

Baylor Scott & White Health

BioLabs Pegasus Park

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Cencora

Children’s Health

CHRISTUS Health

Collin College

Cook Children’s Health Care System

Dallas College

Galderma

JPS Health Network

McKesson

Medical City Healthcare

Methodist Health System

Senderra RX

Tarrant County College

Tenet Healthcare

Texas Health Resources

University of North Texas System

University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Dallas

UT Southwestern

Medical Center

Verily

Leisure & Hospitality

American Airlines Center

Arcis Golf

AT&T Stadium

Brinker International

CEC Entertainment

Cinemark Holdings

Dave & Buster’s

Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc

Fiesta Restaurant Group

Hilton Hotels.com

Invited

La Madeleine

Live Nation

Lone Star Park

LSG Sky Chefs USA

Metroplex Sportservice

Omni Hotels

PGA of America

Pizza Hut

Six Flags Entertainment Park

Smoothie King

Texas Motor Speedway

Topgolf Entertainment Group

VisitDallas

Yum China Holdings

Manufacturing

Airbus Helicopters

Alcon Laboratories

American Leather

Arcosa

ATI

Bell Textron

Bombardier Aviation

Caterpillar

Celanese Corporation

Cisco Systems

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Commercial Metals (CMC)

Dal-Tile Corporation

Darling Ingredients

Diodes

Elbit Systems

Encore Wire Corp

Ericsson

EssilorLuxottica

Flowserve

Fossil Group

Frito-Lay North America

Fujitsu Network Communications

General Motors

Gulfstream Aerospace

Integer Holdings Corp

Interceramic

Interstate Battery

Keurig Dr Pepper

Kimberly-Clark

Kubota

L-3 Technologies

Lennox International

Lockheed Martin

Louis Vuitton

Mary Kay

NCH Corporation

NEC Corporation of America

Nokia North America

PepsiCo

Peterbilt Motors

Poly-America

Qorvo (Skyworks)

Raytheon, an RTX

Business

Ruiz Foods

Sally Beauty Holdings

Samsung Electronics America

Smith & Nephew

STMicroelectronics

Tetra Pak U.S.

Texas Instruments

Toyota Motor North America

Trinity Industries

Triumph Aerostructures

Valhi

Williamson-Dickie

Wistron

Financial Activities

Amegy Bank

Associa

Avantax

Bank of America

Bank of Texas

Billingsley Company

Briggs Freeman

Sotheby’s

Capital One Bank

CBRE Group

Century 21 Judge Fite

Charles Schwab

Citi

Comerica Bank (Fifth Third Bank)

CyrusOne

Digital Realty

Ebby Halliday

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Fidelity Investments

FirstCash Holdings

Frost Bank

Globe Life

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Hilltop Holdings

Hillwood, a Perot Company

HUB International

JLL

JPMorgan Chase

Mr. Cooper

Options Clearing Corporation

Pegasus Bank

PlainsCapital Bank

PNC

Regions Bank

Santander Consumer

USA

Scotiabank

State Farm Insurance

TD Ameritrade

Texas Capital Bank

TIAA

Toyota Financial Services

TPG

Truist Bank

UBS

Wells Fargo

Professional & Business Services

Accenture

AT&T

Atos

Boston Consulting Group

Conifer Health Solutions

CoreLogic

Corgan

Deloitte

DXC Technology

Ernst & Young

FedEx Office

Freeman Company

Frontier Communications

Google

HKS

IBM Corporation

Intuit

Jacobs Solutions

KPMG

McAfee

Microsoft

NTT Data

PwC

RealPage

Ryan

Salesforce

Slalom

TATA Consultancy

Services

Thomson Reuters

Thryv

T-Mobile

Tyler Technologies

Verizon

Weaver

Trade & Transportation

7-Eleven

Amazon

American Airlines Group

Andrews Distributing Company

At Home Group Inc

Aurora Innovation

Ben E Keith Company

BNSF Railway

Boeing Distribution

Consolidated Electrical Distributors

Container Store Group

Copart

Dallas Love Field

Daseke

DFW International Airport

Gamestop

Hilti North America

HOLT CAT

J.C. Penney

Match Group

Michaels Companies

Mode Global

Mouser Electronics Inc

MV Transportation

Neiman Marcus Group

Republic National Distributing Company

Sabre

Sewell Automotive Companies

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southwest Airlines

Stevens Transport

Target

Tom Thumb - Albertson’s

Union Pacific

Upbound Group

Top Employers

Major employers are influential over the health and vitality of the local economy. They make up disproportionately large contributions in terms of both employment and production, and they often bring national and international ties to the community.

10,000+ Employees

Amazon Trade & Transportation amazon.com

American Airlines Group Trade & Transportation aa.com

AT&T Prof. & Business Services att.com

Bank of America Financial Activities bankofamerica.com

Baylor Scott & White Health Education & Healthcare bswhealth.com

DFW International Airport Trade & Transportation dfwairport.com

Fidelity Investments Financial Activities fidelity.com

JPMorgan Chase Financial Activities chase.com

Kroger Trade & Transportation kroger.com

Lockheed Martin Manufacturing lockheedmartin.com

Medical City Healthcare Education & Healthcare medicalcityhealthcare.com

Methodist Health System Education & Healthcare methodisthealthsystem.org

Naval Air Station Government cnic.navy.mil

Parkland Hospital Education & Healthcare parklandhospital.com

Raytheon, an RTX Business Manufacturing rtx.com

Southwest Airlines Trade & Transportation southwest.com

State Farm Insurance Financial Activities statefarm.com

Texas Health Resources Education & Healthcare texashealth.org

UNT Health Fort Worth Education & Healthcare hsc.unt.edu

UPS Trade & Transportation ups.com

US Postal Service Professional & Business Services usps.com

UT Southwestern Medical Center Education & Healthcare utsouthwestern.edu

Walmart Stores Trade & Transportation walmartstores.com

5,000-9,999

Employees

Allied Universal Professional & Business Services aus.com

Army & Air Force

Exchange Service Government aafes.com

Bell Helicopter Manufacturing bellflight.com

Charles Schwab Financial Activities schwab.com

Children's Health Education & Healthcare childrens.com

Citi Financial Activities citigroup.com

Cook Children's Health Care System Education & Healthcare cookchildrens.org

Copart Trade & Transportation copart.com

Dallas College Education & Healthcare dcccd.edu

FedEx Trade & Transportation fedex.com

General Motors Manufacturing gm.com

Home Depot Trade & Transportation homedepot.com

J.C. Penney Trade & Transportation jcpenney.com

JPS Health Network Education & Healthcare jpshealthnet.org

L-3 Technologies Manufacturing l3t.com

Lowe's Companies Trade & Transportation lowes.com

PepsiCo Manufacturing pepsico.com

Target Trade & Transportation target.com

TATA Consultancy Services

Prof. & Business Services tcs.com

Texas Instruments Manufacturing ti.com

Tom Thumb - Albertson's Trade & Transportation tomthumb.com

Wells Fargo Financial Activities wellsfargo.com

2,500-4,999 Employees

Accenture Professional & Business Services accenture.com

Alcon Laboratories Manufacturing alcon.com

American Heart Association Education & Healthcare heart.org

Ben E Keith Company Trade & Transportation benekeith.com

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Education & Healthcare bcbstx.com

BNSF Railway Trade & Transportation bnsf.com

Capital One Bank Financial Activities capitaloneauto.com

CBRE Group Financial Activities cbre.us

Centex Corporation Construction centex.com

CVS

Deloitte

Dillard's

Fannie Mae

Trade & Transportation cvs.com

Professional & Business Services deloitte.com

Trade & Transportation dillards.com

Prof. & Business Services ey.com

Financial Activities fanniemae.com

Fluor Corporation Construction fluor.com

Frito-Lay North America

Gamestop

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Manufacturing fritolay.com

Trade & Transportation gamestop.com

Financial Activities goldmansachs.com

Hilton Leisure & Hospitality hilton.com

Keller Williams Realty Financial Activities kw.com

Keurig Dr Pepper Manufacturing keurigdrpepper.com

Kohl's

Macy's

Marriott Hotels, Resorts & Suites

Michaels Companies

Microsoft

Trade & Transportation kohls.com

Trade & Transportation macys.com

Leisure & Hospitality marriott.com

Trade & Transportation michaels.com

Professional & Business Services microsoft.com

Peterbilt Motors Manufacturing peterbilt.com

Pizza Hut

Leisure & Hospitality pizzahut.com

Poly-America Manufacturing poly-america.com

PwC

Sabre

Professional & Business Services pwc.com

Trade & Transportation sabre.com

Sally Beauty Holdings Manufacturing sallybeautyholdings.com

Samsung Electronics America

Southern Methodist University

Manufacturing samsung.com/us

Education & Healthcare smu.edu

Tarrant County College Education & Healthcare tccd.edu

Texas Christian University Education & Healthcare tcu.edu

Toyota Motor North America Manufacturing toyota.com/usa

University of North Texas

University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Dallas

Education & Healthcare untsystem.edu

Education & Healthcare uta.edu

Education & Healthcare utdallas.edu

VA North Texas Health Care System

Education & Healthcare northtexas.va.gov

Verizon Professional & Business Services verizon.com

Walgreens Trade & Transportation walgreens.com

1,000-2,499 Employees

7-Eleven Trade & Transportation 7-eleven.com

AAA Texas Financial Activities texas.aaa.com

Abbott Laboratories Education & Healthcare abbott.com

American Airlines Center Leisure & Hospitality americanairlinescenter.com

Andrews Distributing Company Trade & Transportation andrewsdistributing.com

Austin Industries Construction austin-ind.com

Brinks Home Security Professional & Business Services brinkshome.com

BuzzBallz/Southern Champions Manufacturing buzzballz.com

CAE Defense & Security

Capgemini

Professional & Business Services cae.com

Professional & Business Services capgemini.com

Caterpillar Manufacturing caterpillar.com

Cencora Education & Healthcare cencora.com

Century 21 Judge Fite

Financial Activities century21judgefite.com

CHRISTUS Health Education & Healthcare christushealth.org

Cisco Systems Manufacturing cisco.com

Coca Cola Southwest Beverages Manufacturing cocacolaswb.com

Collin College Education & Healthcare collin.edu

Comerica Bank (Fifth Third Bank)

Conifer Health Solutions

CoreLogic

Financial Activities comerica.com

Professional & Business Services coniferhealth.com

Professional & Business Services corelogic.com

D.R. Horton Construction drhorton.com

Dallas Morning News Information dallasnews.com

Dal-Tile Corporation Manufacturing daltile.com

Dialog Direct Professional & Business Services dialog-direct.com

Don Miguel Mexican Foods Manufacturing donmiguel.com

DXC Technology Professional & Business Services dxc.technology

Ebby Halliday Financial Activities ebby.com

Encore Wire Corp Manufacturing encorewire.com

Ericsson Manufacturing ericsson.com/us

EssilorLuxottica Manufacturing essilorusa.com

FDIC Financial Activities fdic.gov

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

FedEX Office

Fisher Investments

Financial Activities dallasfed.org

Professional & Business Services office.fedex.com

Financial Activities fisherinvestments.com

Fossil Group Manufacturing fossilgroup.com

Freeman Company

Professional & Business Services freeman.com

Gaylord Texan Leisure & Hospitality gaylordtexan.com

GEICO Financial Activities geico.com

Gerdau Manufacturing gerdau.com

Globe Life Financial Activities globelifeinsurance.com

GM Financial Financial Activities gmfinancial.com

Great Wolf Resort Leisure & Hospitality greatwolf.com

Halliburton Energy halliburton.com

Hunt Regional Medical Center

IBM Corporation

Education & Healthcare huntregional.org

Professional & Business Services ibm.com

Inmar Intelligence Trade & Transportation inmar.com

Kindred Healthcare

KPMG

Education & Healthcare kindredhealthcare.com

Professional & Business Services kpmg.com/us

Kraft Heinz Company Manufacturing kraftheinzcompany.com

Lennox International Manufacturing lennoxinternational.com

Liberty Mutual Financial Activities libertymutual.com

Mary Kay Manufacturing marykay.com

McAfee

McKesson

Professional & Business Services mcafee.com

Education & Healthcare mckesson.com

Metroplex Sportservice Leisure & Hospitality delawarenorth.com

Mouser Electronics Inc Trade & Transportation mouser.com

Mr. Cooper Financial Activities mrcoopergroup.com

Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas Trade & Transportation nfm.com

New York Life Financial Activities newyorklife.com

Nokia North America Manufacturing nokia.com

Nordstrom Trade & Transportation nordstrom.com

Omni Hotels Leisure & Hospitality omnihotels.com

RealPage

Professional & Business Services realpage.com

Reddy Ice Manufacturing reddyice.com

Republic National Distributing Company Trade & Transportation rndc-usa.com

Safeco Financial Activities safeco.com

Santander Consumer USA

Activities santanderconsumerusa.com

SAP America Professional & Business Services sap.com

Siemens

& Business Services sw.siemens.com

Staff Force Personnel Services Professional & Business Services staff-force.com

Stevens Transport Trade & Transportation stevenstransport.com

TD Ameritrade Financial Activities tdameritrade.com

TDIndustries Construction tdindustries.com

Tenet Healthcare Education & Healthcare tenethealth.com

Tetra Pak U.S. Manufacturing tetrapak.com

Texas Capital Bank Financial Activities texascapitalbank.com

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

& Healthcare scottishritehospital.com

Texas Woman's University Education & Healthcare twu.edu

Thomson Reuters

& Business Services thomsonreuters.com

Travelers Financial Activities travelers.com

Trinity Industries Manufacturing trin.net

TTI Trade & Transportation tti.com

Vizient Inc

Prof. & Business Services vizientinc.com

Wabtec Manufacturing wabtec.com

Fortune 1000

Dallas-Fort

World Cities With the Most Global 500 HQs (2025)

Westlake

Builders

#254 Fluor #257 Celanese #412

Commercial

Darling

#476

#597

Nexstar Media Group #620 Flowserve #710

Sally Beauty Holdings #815 McKinney

Globe Life #595

Plano

Yum China Holdings #373 Upbound Group #738 Cinemark Holdings #904

Richardson

Lennox International #629

Dallas-Cypress Waters

International #724

Healthcare #916

Downtown Dallas

& Uptown

AT&T* #37

CBRE Group* #128

HF Sinclair #150

Jacobs Solutions #245

Primoris Services #555

Frontier Communications+ #583 Comerica #665

Dallas-LBJ Corridor

Tenet Healthcare #206 AECOM #259

Texas Instruments #277 Copart #749

Atmos Energy #761

Matador Resources #845

Trinity Industries #901

Dallas-North

Energy Transfer* #53 Match Group #849

Dallas-Love Field

Southwest Airlines #156

The City of Garland delivers a unique combination of opportunity, accessibility and strategic advantage.

Centrally located within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Garland provides businesses a skilled workforce, a strong advanced manufacturing base and direct connectivity to major markets. Strategic redevelopment efforts are transforming commercial corridors into vibrant, modern mixed-use districts that attract talent, investment and innovation. Garland is where the future of business is taking shape.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Garland offers easy access to anywhere in the DFW metroplex, City‑owned utilities and a proven industrial environment that gives advanced manufacturers big‑city advantages in a community built for industry.

A key catalyst in Garland’s redevelopment momentum is the revitalization of Harbor Point, a landmark project reimagining Garland’s waterfront into a vibrant mixed use hub for commerce, dining, recreation and community life.

DATA CENTERS

Dallas Fort Worth has one of the most dynamic markets for data centers and is the second largest data center market in the country. Three data center projects have been built or are under construction in Garland with a total square footage of over 2.6 million. Garland is well positioned for future data center development.

HARBOR POINT

Major Headquarters Relocations

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is regularly identified as one of the nation’s top markets for new and expanded corporate facilities. Past relocations to the region include headquarters moves for Fortune 500 and Forbes Top Private companies such as AT&T, Fluor, and Toyota. More recent moves include wellknown industry leaders like AECOM, ATI, Caterpillar, CBRE, Charles Schwab, Jacobs, and McKesson. Other major companies have expanded into DFW distribution, logistics, and manufacturing centers, including Amazon, BMW, Galderma, General Dynamics, General Motors, MolsonCoors, and Pratt Industries. Meanwhile, corporations including Wells Fargo, Globe Life, Sally Beauty, and American Airlines have expanded into new corporate office space, soon to be joined by new buildings for Bank of America and Goldman Sachs.

Sample of Headquarters Relocations to Dallas-Fort Worth

Washington

Avantax

Minnesota

Nebraska

Nevada

Oklahoma

Coury Hospitality

Global Power Equipment Group

Hilti

LinkAmerica

StadiumDrop

Acacia Research Group

Active Network

AECOM

Ameriflight

Astura Medical

Aviatrix

Boingo Wireless

C & S Propeller

Cacique Foods

CBRE Group

Channell Commercial Corp.

Charles Schwab

Chip 1 Exchange

Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas

Consolidated Electrical Distributors

Copart

Core-Mark International

Dealersocket

DJO Global

Farmer Bros.

California

FreshRealm

Gordon Ramsey North America

Inbenta

Incora

Integrated Defense Products

Ironclad Performance Wear

Jacobs Solutions

Jetsuite

John Paul Mitchell Systems

Koya Medical

Kubota Tractor Corp.

KVP International

Landsea Homes

Major League Cricket

McKesson Corporation

MD7

Old Gringo

Omnitracs

Pacific Union Financial

Panoramic Doors

QuickFee

Raytheon, an RTX Business

Rixi Recovery Service

Ruiz Foods

SignEasy

SmartAction

Solera Holdings

SWH Mimi’s Cafe

Tearlab Corporation

Thermomix

Toyota Industries Commercial Finance

Toyota Motor North America

Trend Micro

United Scientific Group

Vendor Resource Management

Verily

Vio Security

Wiley X

Massachusetts

Illinois

Addus HomeCare

BL Restaurant Operations

Boeing Global Services

Caterpillar

ELM Companies

ExteNet Systems

Neovia Logistics Services

OpTic Gaming

Schumacher Electric Corp

TopGolf USA

New York

Ribbon

New Hampshire

Automotive oneworld Alliance

Six Flags Entertainment Vehicle Accessories Inc.

Missouri

GKN Aerostructures

Ulrich Medical USA

Arkansas

Louisiana

Smoothie King Franchises Ohio

Michigan Warstic Bat Company

Pennsylvania

Connecticut

Supporting Corporate Moves

The Dallas Regional Chamber works closely with many companies that decide to locate major corporate facilities here, particularly headquarters. Our team knows how important these decisions are for both companies and their employees.

We help companies understand this region fully—our demographics, labor costs, transportation assets, real estate options, or taxes and incentives that might apply to a project. Often we do it face to face. We visit companies and host executives here, including multi-day visits during which we engage Dallas-Fort Worth area business and civic leaders or subject-matter experts with the candidate company team to achieve the peer-topeer conversations that are so meaningful in selling DFW.

Delaware Waterlogic Americas

Tennessee

New Jersey

Cognizant Technology Solutions Comparex USA

CVE Technologies Group

Digility Inc.

Diversified OKI Data Americas

Georgia

Alabama

Other HQ Establishments (International)

BackBox

Baicells Technologies Co.

Basis Technology Corp.

BRP Inc

Clevon

Diab Group

DIRTT Environmental

Doosan Robotics Americas

Enginetech Systems

ezyVet

F-Wave Company

Hisun Motors Corp., U.S.A.

KeepIt

Kidzania USA

Korber Supply Chain

KT&G Corporation

Labelcraft Products LeClanche SA

NGC Renewables NTT Data

Nutribiotech

Scotiabank Tech Mahindra Three Whiskey

Triathlon Battery Solutions

TXOne Networks

Zallpy Digital

Zinwave Ltd.

But we’re not just about the cold, hard facts and the sales pitch. We continue to work with companies—and particularly employees —that decide to move here. Corporate moves often impact hundreds, even thousands, of employees and families. Those employees have lots of questions, and each family situation is different. For all major corporate relocations, the DRC offers to meet with employees and families that suddenly have the opportunity to become new Texans.

We have held several “town hall” meetings with company employees around the U.S., sharing information and our experiences of living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our goal is to help employees understand why our region is a great place to live, raise a family, and prosper. Eyes light up when we show pictures of homes with affordable prices, the arts and cultural amenities, our parks and lakes, our foodie places, our outstanding medical care, dog parks, light rail, and bike trails—as well as the many facts and anecdotes that help them realize that DFW is a more robust, culturally and socially diverse place than they might have thought. And those who already know the area well, or might be from here, just get more excited about the move.

Helping employees after a move is announced is a benefit to the company and its employees. It’s fun and meaningful for the DRC’s economic development team and is an important part of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s corporate recruitment platform.

Sample of Recent Dallas-Fort Worth Expansions and Relocations

1 Abbott, an IL-based medical technology company, plans a $500M manufacturing and R&D expansion tied to its transfusion diagnostics business in Irving, adding 100 jobs.

2 Adom Industries, a DFWarea microelectronics startup, will build an AI-native cloud-connected electronics prototyping factory and HQ in Fort Worth, investing $229M and creating 267 jobs.

3 Allied Interior Solutions, a cabinetry and interior solutions manufacturer, plans a $22M expansion in DeSoto supported by a Chapter 380 incentive package up to $600K.

4 Amazon, the global giant e-commerce and logistics company, is building a 1.7M-SF operations facility in Cleburne, a $200M project expected to create up to 1,000 jobs.

5 Ariat, a Western boots and apparel company, plans to expand its regional HQ and build a new distribution center in Northlake, investing a total of $72.6M and adding 250 total jobs.

6 AstraZeneca, a UK-based biopharmaceutical company, expanded its manufacturing site in Coppell, investing $445M to add a 9K-SF building, while adding 30 jobs.

7 Bridor USA, a FrenchCanadian baked goods company, plans to build a state-of-the-art industrial bakery in Lancaster, investing $410M and creating up to 600 jobs.

8 Care.com, an Austinbased online care services marketplace, will relocate its corporate HQ to Dallas' Uptown.

9 Caterpillar, a Fortune 500 industrial equipment manufacturer that relocated its HQ from IL to Irving, purchased a 400K+ SF office campus to expand its footprint.

10 CJ Logistics America, a South Korea-based supply chain services provider, leased 1.07M SF at Southport Logistics Park in Wilmer.

11 Daisy Brand, a Dallas-based dairy products company, is expanding in Garland with a $24M, 56K-SF Research and Innovation Center project creating 50 jobs.

12 Darktrace, a UK-based AI cybersecurity company, plans to open a 7,555-SF deployment center and new corporate office in Farmers Branch.

13 Dig World, a Katy, TX-based construction-themed adventure park, will open its second location in Grapevine in partnership with Dude Perfect.

14 Encore Wire, a subsidiary of Italy's Prysmian wire and cable manufacturer, is expanding its McKinney campus with a $500M investment, adding a 650KSF facility and 120 jobs.

15 E-Space, a French satellite communications and manufacturing company, will establish its NA HQ in Arlington, including a 480KSF manufacturing/office facility and a 33K-SF hangar, creating up to 2,000 jobs.

16 GEICO, a MD-based auto insurer, is expanding in Richardson with a second 165K-SF office building and plans to add 1,000+ jobs.

2024 Announcements

17 GlobalWafers, a Taiwanbased silicon wafer manufacturer, plans to invest an additional $4B to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint, including at its Sherman campus.

18 GoldenHome, a Chinabased provider of premium kitchen cabinets and customized home solutions, is developing an AI-driven smart manufacturing hub in Cedar Hill, renovating a 130KSF facility.

19 LOTTE Global Logistics, a South Korea-based logistics provider, opened an automated fulfillment center in Denton to support iHerb, spanning 232K SF and creating 40 jobs.

20 J&L Wire, a shelving manufacturer with operations in SC and MN, is building a 60K-SF facility in Denison alongside plans for two 80K-SF warehouses, $30M+ in new investment and triple-digit jobs.

21 John Paul Mitchell Systems, a CA-based professional hair care company, will relocate its corporate HQ and global product distribution center to Wilmer, investing $12M+ and creating 80 jobs.

22 KFC U.S., a KY-based quickservice restaurant brand, will relocate its U.S. HQ to Plano, moving corporate roles to the KFC & Pizza Hut global HQ campus.

23 Klein Tools, an IL-based hand tools manufacturer, will add an R&D HQ in Mansfield, investing $70M to build a 400K-SF campus and create 400 jobs.

24 L&T Technology Services, an India-based engineering and technology services company, launched a new Engineering Design Center in Plano, expected to create 350+ high-skilled jobs.

2025 Announcements

25 LiquidStack, an innovative data center cooling company, opened a second manufacturing facility in Carrollton, adding 4K SF and creating 100 jobs.

26 Micron Technology, an ID-based semiconductor memory and storage manufacturer, will relocate and expand its North Texas operations in Richardson, investing $30M to occupy 60K SF and add 250 jobs.

27 Modine, a WI-based thermal management company, will expand its data center cooling manufacturing operations in Grand Prairie, investing $400M and adding up to 1,000 jobs.

28 MTU Maintenance, a Germany-based aircraft engine MRO provider, will expand operations at AllianceTexas in Fort Worth, investing $120M and creating 1,200 jobs.

29 NYSE Texas (NYSE Group/ Intercontinental Exchange), a New York-based securities exchange operator, leased 28K SF for its Texas HQ at Old Parkland in Dallas.

30 Omnilife, a Mexico-based health and nutrition supplements company, will build its U.S. HQ in Allen, a $40M project spanning 73K SF and housing 140+ employees.

31 Pennymac, a CA-based mortgage lender and servicer, is establishing a new North Texas hub in Carrollton, initially occupying 150K SF with plans to expand to 300K SF and bring 1,800+ jobs.

32 Pluralsight, a UTbased technology skills development company, relocated its corporate HQ to Westlake, including a 26K-SF office lease.

33 Public Storage, a CA-based self-storage REIT, will relocate its corporate HQ to Frisco, occupying a 119K-SF office at Hall Park.

34 RJW Logistics Group, an IL-based provider of retail logistics solutions, opened its third Dallas-area warehouse in Forney, spanning 512,223 SF and expected to create 200 jobs.

35 Simpson Strong-Tie, a CA-based structural building products manufacturer, will expand with a “second home office” in Plano, leasing 38,372 SF and adding 300 jobs.

36 Scotiabank, a Toronto, ON-based financial services provider, is establishing a new hub for U.S. operations in Dallas, investing $60M and creating 1,020+ jobs with up to 100K SF of office space.

37 Topaz Labs, an AIpowered photo and video enhancement company, is expanding its HQ in Addison, leasing 28K SF, investing $2.5M, and adding 130 jobs.

38 Toyota Financial Services, a TX-based captive finance company, will occupy a new office for 1,150 employees at Southstone Yards in Frisco, leasing 215K SF.

39 Wistron, a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer, will establish two AI supercomputing facilities at AllianceTexas in Fort Worth, investing $761M to renovate nearly 1.1M SF and create 800+ jobs.

40 Zobele USA Inc., a laundry and fabric care products manufacturer, is expanding operations in Garland with a $30M project adding 76K SF and creating 150 jobs.

Small Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that 99.9% of all U.S. businesses qualify as a small business. Although 80% of small businesses operate without staff, the rest employ nearly half of the U.S. workforce. They also create two out of every three new jobs and contribute 44% of national GDP. In DFW, small businesses are vital to the region’s economic success, helping to drive innovation and create jobs.

North Texas Small Business Development Centers

An SBDC conducts research, counsels, and trains business people in managing, financing, and operating small businesses, providing comprehensive information services and access to experts in a variety of fields. Each SBDC encourages unique local efforts to meet small business needs in its area.

Dallas Metropolitan SBDC

Serving: Dallas, Collin, and Rockwall Counties

Hosting Agency: The Bill Priest Institute of Dallas College

Navarro SBDC

Serving: Ellis, Freestone, Limestone, and Navarro Counties

Hosting Agency: Navarro College

North Central Texas SBDC

Serving: Cooke, Denton, and Montague Counties

Hosting Agency: North Central Texas College

Paris SBDC

Serving: Delta, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, and Red River Counties

Hosting Agency: Paris Junior College

Tarrant SBDC

Serving: Tarrant County

Hosting Agency: Tarrant County College

Trinity Valley SBDC

Serving: Anderson, Henderson, Kaufman, Rains, and Van Zandt Counties

Hosting Agency: Trinity Valley Community College

76% of establishments in the DFW Region have fewer than 100 employees.

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting (119)

Mining, Oil, & Gas (822)

Utilities (273)

Construction (14,781)

Manufacturing (5,608)

(9,459)

(21,444)

Transportation & Warehousing (6,403) I Information (3,405)

Finance & Insurance (12,503)

Real Estate, Rental, & Leasing (11,082)

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (26,340)

Management of Companies & Enterprises (1,822)

Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services (9,941)

Educational Services (2,628)

Health Care & Social Assistance (22,783)

Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2,734)

Accommodation & Food Services (17,528)

OTHER Other Services (Except Public Administration) (15,620)

Micro Small Medium Large

Many industry lists recognize and honor success, innovation and growth in startups and small businesses. Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 and Deloitte’s North America Technology Fast 500 are two of the best known. Inc. 5000 ranks the nation’s fastestgrowing private companies. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held and independent, and should be able to show three full calendar years of sales. Deloitte ranks the fastest-growing North American companies in the technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech sectors based on 3-year percentage fiscal year revenue growth. Fast 500 companies have been in business for at least four years, have operating revenues of at least $50,000 in the first fiscal year of competition, have operating revenues of at least $5 million in the last fiscal year of competition, and own proprietary intellectual property or technology that contributes to operating revenues.

Inc. 500: America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

16 companies in Dallas-Fort Worth made the Inc. 500 list in 2025, and a total of 224 companies were listed in the Inc. 5000.

Sources: Inc. Magazine, Deloitte

Deloitte Technology Fast 500

8 companies in Dallas-Fort Worth made the list in 2025.

International Companies

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is home to an impressive group of foreign-based subsidiaries that host North American headquarters or major operations. International corporate investment in the region reflects the strength and diversity of the DFW economy and stellar access to U.S. and global markets, especially through DFW International Airport. The Financial Times and Nikkei’s 2025 Investing in America report ranks three DFW cities—Plano, Irving, and Dallas—among the top 20 best in the U.S. for foreign multinationals to do business.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Companies

Sample U.S. Headquarters and International Subsidiaries in the DFW Region

7-Eleven (Japan)

Accenture (Ireland)

Andritz Separation (Austria)

Anheuser-Busch (Belgium)

Atos NA (France)

Balfour Beatty (England)

Bimbo Bakeries USA (Mexico)

Bombardier Aviation Services (Canada)

Chubb Group (Switzerland)

Cinepolis USA (Mexico)

Colliers International (Canada)

Delta Electronics USA (Taiwan)

Encore Wire (Italy)

Epiroc (Sweden)

Fresenius Medical Care (Germany)

Fujitsu America (Japan)

Galderma (Switzerland)

Gerdau (Brazil)

GKN Aerospace (England)

Global Wafers (Taiwan)

Hempel USA (Denmark)

HOYA Vision Care NA (Japan)

Interceramic (Mexico)

Kosmos Energy (Bermuda)

KPMG (The Netherlands)

Kubota Tractor (Japan)

Lehigh Hanson (Germany)

LG Electronics USA (South Korea)

Megger (England)

MORSCO (Australia)

NTT Data (Japan)

Panini America (Italy)

Randstad Technologies (Netherlands)

Safran USA (France)

Samsung US (South Korea)

Scotiabank (Canada)

Siemens (Germany)

Smith & Nephew (England)

Smurfit Kappa (Ireland)

Sodexo (France)

SOLiD Americas (South Korea)

STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)

TATA Consultancy Services (India)

The Apparel Group (China)

Thomson Reuters (Canada)

T-Mobile (Germany)

Toyota Connected (Japan)

Trend Micro NA (Japan)

Unilever USA (Netherlands)

Webber LLC (Spain)

Wistron (Taiwan)

ZTE USA (China)

Honorary Consuls & Consuls General Serving Dallas-Fort Worth

Albania Belgium Belize Cambodia Canada

Cote d’Ivoire Denmark El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Guatemala Honduras Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Korea Malta Mexico Monaco Netherlands Norway Paraguay Peru Romania Sierra Leone Slovak Republic South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Kingdom Uruguay

EB-5 Investment Visa Program

The EB-5 Investment Visa Program is the immigrant visa category for foreign entrepreneurs and investors. EB-5 allows a foreign national to obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the United States for self, a spouse, and unmarried children under age 21 in return for making a qualified investment in a U.S. enterprise. Program authorization runs through 2027.

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1. Nokia is a Finland-based company which designs, develops, and builds communications networks. The U.S. headquarters, located in Dallas, hosts an Executive Experience Center where customers can engage in immersive live demos of Nokia products and solutions.

2. Tetra Pak, a Swedish food processing and packaging company focused on providing innovative and environmentally sound products, operates a manufacturing plant and Training Center in Denton.

3. Airbus Helicopters is a division of Netherlands-based Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services. As the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, the Grand Prairie headquarters is the main support and services hub for North America, offering a Fleet Operations Center and a Helisim Simulation Center.

4. Infosys is an India-based global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Infosys Americas operates a

Technology and Innovation Hub in Richardson focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning, user experience design, and technologies that enhance cloud and big data services.

5. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses based in France. Farmers Branch is home to the Essilor of America headquarters including Essilor Instruments USA, an Innovation and Technology lab, and Essilor Vision Foundation.

6. Hilti is a Liechtensteinbased company that develops, manufactures, and markets tools, fastening systems, and software for the construction, building maintenance, and mining industries. The North American headquarters is in Plano.

7. Elbit Systems is an Israeli company and leading source of innovative, technology-based systems with diverse defense and commercial applications. The U.S. headquarters in Fort Worth includes manufacturing and

research lab activity.

8. GRUMA is the world’s largest manufacturer of corn and tortillas and is based in Mexico. GRUMA began its operations in Texas in 1982 and is the parent company of Mission Foods Corp. Its U.S. headquarters is in Irving.

9. NEC Corporation is a Japanese multinational provider of IT services and products. NEC Corporation of America is the company’s principal subsidiary located in Irving providing expertise in biometrics, artificial intelligence, and digital privacy and cybersecurity.

10. BT Americas is the North American subsidiary of UKbased BT Group, which provides information and communications services, as well as network equipment, network services, software, business solutions, and integrated data services to global companies. BT Americas is headquartered in Irving.

11. Santander is a Spanish multinational financial services company. Its subsidiary, Santander Consumer USA, is a

full-service consumer finance company focused on vehicle finance headquartered in downtown Dallas.

12. Toyota Motor Corporation, the leading global automobile manufacturer based in Japan, operates its North American headquarters in Plano, including Toyota Motor Sales, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, Toyota Financial Services, and Toyota Connected.

13. Tech Mahindra is a leading provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises and is headquartered in India. Plano is home to the Americas headquarters which includes an Innovation Lab focused on developing next-gen technologies.

14. Ericsson is a leading provider of information and communication technology. The company maintains a comprehensive portfolio that ranges across networks, cloud software services, and emerging business. This Swedish company’s North America headquarters is in Plano.

Global Trade

According to the International Trade Administration, the Dallas metropolitan area was the 6th largest export market in the U.S. in 2024 with merchandise shipments totaling $51.0 billion. This accounts for 11.6 percent of Texas goods exports.

The latest data available indicates that 9,339 companies exported goods from the Dallas metropolitan area. Of these, 87 percent were small- or medium-sized exporters (SMEs) with fewer than 500 employees. Top export market regions for DFW exporters include those covered by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the USMCA, and the European Union.

The top Dallas-Fort Worth area export market countries included Taiwan, South Korea, China, Japan, and Singapore.

Expansion of the DFW global trade footprint is a primary reason why the region’s Gross Metropolitan Product is the fastest growing among major metropolitan areas over the last decade. The DFW economy also punches above its weight. While the region accounts for 27 percent of the population in Texas, the DFW share of the Texas economy is 29 percent.

DFW Trade Around the World

2025 Top Trading Partners—DFW Trade District

Data represents total value/tons within the DFW Customs Trade District, which includes Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Addison Airport, Amarillo, Midland International Airport, Lubbock, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. However, the DFW region represents 97 percent of the total value of goods traded in the entire trade district.

Exports from DFW to Select

(2025)

Note on differing export measurements: USA Trade Online reports exports from final port of exit (e.g. goods bound for export from DFW that pass through other ports, like LAX, will be counted as an export from LAX), while US International Trade Administration reports exports from port of origin.

Top DFW Export Sectors

DFW Trade with Target Markets*

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The Innovation Ecosystem

Texas is widely recognized as one of the best states for business, and Dallas-Fort Worth stands out as a leading hub for innovation, with a strong ecosystem of tech startups, Fortune 500 headquarters, top research institutions, and a supportive community driving breakthroughs in AI, biotech, fintech, advanced manufacturing, and more.

Dallas

Downtown Dallas and its surrounding neighborhoods unite startups, corporations, investors, and universities to drive innovation. Key anchors include the AT&T Discovery District, Blue Cross Blue Shield’s C1 Innovation Lab, The Epic, the growing Y’all Street corridor that includes Goldman Sachs’ 800,000-square-foot campus and Bank of America’s new 30-story tower, and leading research at UT Southwestern and SMU.

Pegasus Park and UT Southwestern form a dynamic innovation ecosystem in Dallas, fostering collaboration between biotech, healthcare, life sciences, and venture capital. Their close proximity and complementary strengths create a powerful synergy that accelerates research, commercialization, and startup growth.

Old Parkland and The Crescent are the heart of Dallas capital, centered in Uptown Dallas within two architecturally significant office campuses. These are hubs for private equity, venture capital, finance, wealth management, corporate advisory services, and stock exchanges.

East Quarter and Deep Ellum are Downtown neighborhoods known for their dynamic blend of innovation, culture, and business. They both continue to evolve and are key hubs for startups, creative industries, and tech-driven enterprises.

Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s innovation economy is driven by a dynamic mix of startups, corporate R&D, health care, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace technology. Anchored by institutions like TCU, UNT Health Fort Worth, and the growing Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus, the city fosters collaboration between academia and industry. The Stockyards, Near Southside, and AllianceTexas serve as innovation hubs.

Texas A&M-Fort Worth Campus is being developed on the east side of downtown with the goal of creating a hub for education, research, and innovation. The project includes multiple buildings, including the Law and Education Building and the Research and Innovation Building.

Alliance Mobility Innovation Zone Hillwood’s AllianceTexas in north Fort Worth offers mobility companies full access to an extensive testing ecosystem, resources, and partnerships essential to comprehensively test, scale, and commercialize their technologies.

Medical Innovation District is a 1,200-acre hub anchored by five major hospitals, TCU’s Burnett School of Medicine, and more than 30,000 professionals working across biotech companies and healthcare institutions. Located in the Near Southside community, the district offers top talent a dynamic place to live, work, and play with strong connections to area universities that offer leading life sciences programs.

Clusters of innovation activity exist all across Dallas-Fort Worth. Below are just a few examples:

Arlington

Arlington’s growing innovation community includes Founders Arena, which supports global WealthTech startups; Bell’s Weapon Systems Integration lab and advanced manufacturing at Wallbox’s EV charger facility, Spark coworking at Texas Live!, and UT Arlington, with over 42,000 students.

Denton

Denton fosters innovation through Stoke Denton, a coworking hub hosting tech events, supporting startups, and creating jobs. The University of North Texas’ Innovation Greenhouse and Texas Woman’s University CWE Accelerator empower entrepreneurs, strengthening Denton’s startup ecosystem and economic growth.

Frisco

Frisco’s innovation landscape is enriched by 500+ startups and corporate innovation hubs. Plug and Play operates its sportstech and fintech accelerator in the city. In 2024, Frisco EDC named its first VC in Residence, and in 2025 opened Origin, a 6,000-squarefoot hub to boost innovation and startup

Mansfield

The new 240,000-square-foot Mansfield Innovation Community, or “The MIC,” anchors The LinQ, a 17-acre innovation district with office and lab space for tech, life sciences, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

McKinney

McKinney EDC’s Innovation Fund supports companies from ideation through Series A with investments up to $500,000. In 2026, the 6,000-square-foot Innovation Exchange at District 121 opened as a hub for founders, investors, and corporate partners.

Plano

Plano’s innovation ecosystem includes major tech and headquarters operations such as Ericsson, PepsiCo Foods North America, McAfee, the Capital One Garage, and Toyota Connected. In 2026, AT&T announced plans to relocate its global headquarters to a new 54-acre Legacy campus.

Richardson

The Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®) is a 1,200-acre urban tech hub fostering innovation and collaboration among over 1,000 businesses and 19,000 workers. It’s anchored by The IQ Headquarters, a collaboration with UT Dallas housing six research centers.

AT&T Discovery District

Old Parkland

Texas A&M - Fort Worth

Alliance Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth high-tech jobs compared to other leading innovation ecosystem metros

2nd MOST HIGH-TECH JOBS ADDED IN THE U.S. SINCE 2020

4th HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF HIGH-TECH WORKERS IN THE U.S.

3rd HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF COMPUTER OCCUPATIONS IN THE U.S.

Federal Investment in DFW Innovation

ARPA-H - In September 2023, Dallas’ Pegasus Park was selected as the national headquarters of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, known as ARPA-H, Customer Experience Hub. The goal of the Customer Experience Hub is to ensure that future healthcare advancements are patient-centric and deliver improved outcomes for all Americans.

EDA SEMICONDUCTOR TECH HUB DESIGNATION

- In October 2023, the Economic Development Administration unveiled 31 U.S. Tech Hubs in the U.S., including the SMU-led Texoma Semiconductor Hub. It will work to strengthen, build on, and drive innovation in the existing semiconductor supply chain in 29 counties in North Texas and Oklahoma through regional collaboration and workforce development.

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

(NCTEDD) - Designated in 2016 by the Economic Development Administration and encompassing the 16-County North Central Texas region, the NCTEDD brings together the private and public sectors in partnership to provide a coordinated strategy and economic development technical assistance. The designation serves as a foundation for regional collaboration and cooperative economic planning.

USPTO REGIONAL OFFICE

- DFW is home to

meet with examiners, and access USPTO’s comprehensive search databases. It serves as a patent examination office for technology developed

Organizations

“You should do that!” That’s typically the first response when someone in DFW decides they’re going to start a new business and tells a friend. The next thing that friend likely will ask is, “How can I help?” Our region is abuzz with a wealth of organizations, events, and resources that foster innovation and support entrepreneurial endeavors.

A cross-sector consortium advancing smart city solutions by fostering connectivity for regional innovation in sustainability, mobility, infrastructure, AI and workforce. NTXIA is designed to close the gap between the pace of technological innovation and implementation through collaborative action that drives regional prosperity.

The life science trade organization for Dallas-Fort Worth. BioNTX accelerates the growth of the region’s diverse and balanced life science ecosystem. Companies connect with industry leaders, technologies, investors, universities, consultants, a varied population for clinical research, and an experienced pool of scientists, technicians, and resources.

Founded in 2019 to bring together and serve the consumer packaged goods (CPG) community in Dallas-Fort Worth. The group supports early- to late-stage CPG companies through a mix of networking events, speakers, speaker panels on various topics, and opportunities to connect with experts in smaller groups called DFW CPG Huddles.

Founded as a regional innovation non-profit by four of the largest chambers of commerce in DallasFort Worth The Texas Research Alliance works with companies to understand their research and innovation needs and bring its network of university faculty, high-growth companies, and startups to help solve challenges.

Capital

Dallas-Fort Worth offers every stage of capital growing companies need, including angel investors, family offices, venture capital, and private equity firms.

Sample of VC and Angel Investors in DFW 1845 Ventures

Access Capital

Bios Partners

Blossom Street Ventures

Cowtown Angels

Cypress Growth Capital

Dallas Venture Capital

DTX Ventures

Goldcrest Capital

Green Park & Golf Ventures

Interlock Partners

Mark Cuban Companies

North Texas Angel Network

Park Cities Angels

Perot Jain

Revtech Ventures

Sentiero Ventures

Venture Dallas

Venture Dallas exists to amplify the entrepreneurial spirit of Dallas-Fort Worth by connecting innovators with investors, celebrating the region’s pioneering roots, and driving impactful growth in the business community. The organization hosts an annual conference that attracts venture capital investors from around the country. The all-day event features visionary keynotes and panel tracks with industry experts and venture capital leaders, and ample time for networking. Connections are core to the event, where deals are made and founders have secured funding, investment, and mentorship.

North Texas Innovation Alliance

DFW CPG

NTXIA at eCAT Center at UNT

Artificial Intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth

ECOSYSTEM

Dallas-Fort Worth has emerged as a leading hub for applied AI, driven by its strong industry base, deep talent pool, advanced infrastructure, and growing investment activity.

The region is supported by a vibrant and expanding community of AI practitioners and enthusiasts. Dallas AI is one of the area’s largest nonprofit AI forums, hosting educational talks and technical workshops. Mind & Machine, AI Women Leaders, and AI Tinkerers convene builders and founders for practical discussions and hands-on sessions focused on deploying AI in real-world applications. Local chapters of national and global organizations, including Global AI, the Applied AI Association, the CAIO Circle, and the AI Innovation Association, further strengthen the ecosystem.

Plug and Play’s Enterprise & AI vertical in McKinney connects high-growth startups with corporate partners, mentors, and investors. Numerous area venture capital firms, including Sentiero Ventures, Dallas Venture Capital, and DTX Ventures invest heavily in AI companies.

EVENTS

Convergence AI, organized by the Dallas Regional Chamber, brings together a diverse group of leaders, including executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators, to explore the latest trends and developments in artificial intelligence. The focus is on realworld applications of AI in business, making it an essential event for anyone interested in the transformative power of this technology. Technologists will find other AI-focused events throughout the year.

Events

1 Million Cups —Every Wednesday, 1MC communities around the country meet to give each other support, encouragement, and feedback over a cup of coffee. At 1MC, entrepreneurs present their businesses to inclusive, welcoming audiences. It’s not a pitch; it’s a chance to learn, collaborate, and grow. 1MC locations include Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Northeast Tarrant County, and Plano.

IQ Brew The IQ Brew is held every second Thursday of the month and is hosted at The IQHQ in Richardson. It is a networking and educational series featuring presentations from entrepreneurs, small businesses, and subject-matter experts.

Big Design Conference Now in its 19th year, this award-winning event is the premier gathering of design, tech, product, innovation, and AI in North Texas.

Code Launch A startup accelerator event that pairs early-stage tech startups with professional software development teams to accelerate their trajectory toward MVP, seed funding, and beyond.

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH

Center for Artificial Intelligence and Big Data (CARIDA): The University of Texas at Arlington Center for Applied AI and Machine Learning (CAIML): The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Electric, Connected and Autonomous Technologies for Mobility (eCAT): The University of North Texas

AT&T Center for Virtualization Technologies: SMU AI/ML Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD): UNT Health Fort Worth

Startup Grind A series of events that brings together founders, industry experts, and aspiring entrepreneurs to share insights, experiences, and advice. Startup Grind meetings are held in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Frisco.

DFW Startup Week A free, five-day celebration of our community that builds momentum and opportunity around entrepreneurship. Multiple special events and summits occur throughout the week. Industry tracks are at the core of DFW Startup Week’s programming. With 11 different tracks that include Marketing, AI, Automation, Quantum, and Healthcare, there’s something for every entrepreneur or innovator, no matter what stage of the journey they’re in.

EarthX E-Capital Summit—EarthX’s annual E-Capital Summit is an invitationonly conference that convenes hundreds of investment firms, early to latestage innovators, established global companies, industry thought leaders, national policymakers, incubators and accelerators, and researchers. Participants tackle some of the world’s greatest investment and business opportunities in sustainability, resilience, conservation, clean technology, and climate technology.

Incubators and Accelerators

The same dynamic landscape that fuels our largest companies also drives rapid growth for emerging companies. With numerous incubators and accelerators across Dallas-Fort Worth, startups have the support they need to grow and succeed.

BioLabs & Bridge Labs

Dallas

A 37,000-squarefoot sharedlab incubator for startups in Pegasus Park. The 135,000-squarefoot Bridge Labs provides “graduation” space for larger biotech firms.

Plug and Play

Enterprise & AI

McKinney

Silicon Valley-based enterprise and AI accelerator. Focus areas include big data and AI, infrastructure and IT, future of work, customer engagement, and cybersecurity.

Blackstone Launchpads

UTA, UTD, UTSW

Located on each campus, the program offers students and recent alumni access to a global network of mentors, advisers, and startup resources.

Health Wildcatters

Dallas

A 12-week mentor-driven seed accelerator focused on healthcare for entrepreneurs and companies that are developing solutions for the industry.

Plug and Play FinTech

Frisco & McKinney

Silicon Valleybased fintech accelerator is a joint program based out of Frisco and McKinney. Focus areas include wealth management, payments, retail banking, regtech, and crypto and digital assets.

Capital Factory

Texas Serves as a center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. One of the most active venture investors in the state, providing mentorship, coworking, and events across Texas.

Impact Ventures

Next Wave Accelerator

Dallas A 12-week program designed to propel highgrowth diverseled tech startups in the CPG and retail industries.

TechFW

Fort Worth

Since 1998, this accelerator and incubator has been helping entrepreneurs launch and grow emerging technology companies. ThinkLab, SmartStart, and Fast Forward programs focus on coaching the inventors, founders, and managers of early-stage companies.

CreateFW

Fort Worth

Located in the Near Southside District, CreateFW is working to address the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners, particularly in BIPOC areas.

Founders Arena

Arlington Accelerator program designed to support and accelerate the growth of companies operating in the wealth management sector.

RedBird Innovation Center

Dallas

20,000-squarefoot space in Southern Dallas offering coworking, business incubation, accelerator programs, and event space. Focused on underrepresented founders and creating a more diverse and equitable entrepreneurial landscape.

CWE Accelerator

Dallas, Denton Training program for womenowned startups facilitated by The Slate in Dallas, Stoke coworking in Denton and the TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs.

MassChallenge

Dallas

Boston-based accelerator operating in Dallas since 2022. Key areas of focus include defense, health care, pharmaceuticals, and human potential.

United Way Social Innovation Incubator

Dallas

Supporting human, social, and financial capital for early-stage entrepreneurs in the social innovation sector. The program is designed for entrepreneurs who have experienced systemic racial and gender inequities.

Plug and Play

Sportstech

Frisco

Silicon Valleybased accelerator focused on developing technologies evolving human potential and performance. The first cohort started in 2024.

1845 Venture Studio

Blueprint University

The Cedars Union

GalXc Accelerator

South Dallas Fair Park Innovation Center

SKU

SMU Spears Launch Accelerator

VC Arena

Health Wildcatters at Pegasus Park

Snapshot of Centers of Excellence in DFW

Business Services

Accenture, a leading global professional services company that helps organizations build their digital core and accelerate growth, employs more than 2,800 people in the region. The Cloud Innovation Center at its Irving office provides tailored solutions to Fortune 500 clients.

Deloitte is investing $300 million in an expansion of its Deloitte University in Westlake. Opening in spring 2026, the expansion adds 600 guest rooms, 24 classrooms, and four client innovation spaces.

NTT Data Services, the Plano division of the Japan-based company, opened its North American Innovation Center in 2022. The center focuses on customer-facing tech, including areas like 5G, smart city planning, and “digital humans”— virtual models of the human body for medical research.

Hitachi Vantara opened the Hitachi Application Reliability Center as its first physical cloud and engineering “center of excellence” in North America. It employs 120 workers in Dallas.

West Monroe is a national business and technology consulting firm with over 100 employees in Dallas helping clients across industries with M&A, Customer Experience, Operational Excellence, and Technology Services.

Cognizant, based in Irving, employs about 1,100 technology professionals, and is home to one of its Generative AI

Advanced Manufacturing

Texas Instruments opened a new $40B, 500-acre, 4.7 millionsquare-foot semiconductor wafer fabrication plant in Sherman in 2025, creating 3,000 jobs.

Körber Business Area Supply Chain opened a new innovation center in Irving in 2024. The facility features cutting-edge, advanced parcel and postal sortation handling equipment.

Innovation Studios. This strategic hub develops advanced AI solutions and emerging technologies for global clients.

Splunk Inc., the San Francisco based data analytics and AI company, has a global innovation hub in Plano.

Infosys has its Texas Technology and Innovation Hub in Richardson. The office is home

to 500 employees focusing on digital transformations in the telecommunications, retail, and banking industries.

Fujitsu Intelligence is Fujitsu’s innovation hub for Data and AI in the Americas. They focus on building practical, highimpact AI solutions that help organizations move from experimentation to execution.

Bombardier manufactures the advanced composite wing for its Global 7500 business jet at its Red Oak facility, employing more than 600 workers.

MP Materials operates a 200,000-square-foot headquarters and rare-earth metal, alloy, and magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth. In 2026, it announced a $1.25 billion expansion in nearby Northlake, that will bring 1,500 jobs.

E-Space, a satellite manufacturer, will open a 480,000-squarefoot manufacturing, headquarters, and hangar facility at Arlington Municipal Airport in 2027, creating 2,000 jobs.

RTX operates a 200,000-square-foot factory in McKinney. The new facility specializes in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, including electro-optical manufacturing and the production of high-energy laser systems.

Wistron, an NVIDIA partner, plans to invest $761 million in two AI supercomputing manufacturing facilities in Fort Worth with operations beginning in 2026.

Accenture

Texas Instruments’ SM1 wafer fabrication site in Sherman

Deloitte University

Biotech

Pegasus Park

Pegasus Park , a 23-acre life science campus in Dallas, is home to the federal ARPA-H Customer Experience Hub, a 37,000-square-foot BioLabs startup wet lab, and Bridge Labs, a 137,000-square-foot lab space for growth-stage companies, along with MassChallenge and Health Wildcatters accelerators.

UT Southwestern occupies 180,000 square feet for 900 employees, and UT Arlington

Retail

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions “reimagines the store of the future” with a 14,000-square-foot innovation and incubation hub in Frisco. Teams there work on cloud development, computer vision, and IoT.

Cybersecurity

and Texas A&M opened the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing Satellite Campus there in 2025. The campus has capacity for roughly one million square feet of future development.

Abbott Laboratories will expand manufacturing in Irving, creating 100 jobs as a part of a $500 million investment to enhance screening for blood and plasma donations.

Verily, Alphabet’s life science subsidiary, opened a Cypress Waters office in 2022 bringing over 100 jobs. In 2024, it shifted its headquarters from California to the DFW office.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport operates a 37,000-square-foot cold chain storage facility, allowing refrigerated storage and rapid delivery to and from our region of temperature and timesensitive pharmaceuticals. McKesson, the nation’s largest pharmaceutical distributor, is headquartered in Irving. Novartis is opening a 46,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Denton. Colossal Biosciences is working to bring back the woolly mammoth and other extinct species. In 2025, the startup became Texas’ first decacorn, valued at $10.2 billion.

Fintech and Insurtech

Texas Stock Exchange launched its Oculon Intelligence division as a security-first, AI-native market intelligence platform for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission compliance and data analytics.

TIAA opened a new 15-story corporate center in Frisco in 2024, a $58 million capital investment. The tower is expected to house 2,300 employees, including a new digital client experience lab.

PNC Bank opened its North Texas Technology and Innovation Hub in Farmers Branch in 2022. This space employs 200 working on systems architecture, user experience, and cybersecurity.

Foot Locker operates a technology and innovation center in Irving.

Keurig Dr Pepper ’s Frisco headquarters plays a key role in advancing new product development and innovation across its iconic brands.

McAfee, the global online protection provider, opened a new regional headquarters at The Star in Frisco in 2023.

Darktrace opened a 25,000-square-foot deployment center and corporate office in Dallas, expected to support around 100 employees as demand grows for its AI-driven cybersecurity platform in North America.

TrendMicro, an IT security company, operates its US HQ in Irving employing engineers and software developers tackling hardware and software vulnerabilities in IoT environments, including smart manufacturing, smart cities, and smart energy.

Citigroup hosts one of two global Security Operations Centers in Irving where the company employs its largest concentration of technology positions.

Trellix , a $1.7 billion cybersecurity firm created by the merger of McAfee and FireEye, opened an 85,000-square-foot office in Legacy West.

7-Eleven has its innovation research and development lab, 7Next, in Irving. The team focuses on integrating advanced technologies to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.

Bank of America has over 14,000 workers in DFW, including 8,500 tech and operations workers. They also maintain a significant cybersecurity operation in DFW.

Wells Fargo opened an 850,000-square-foot regional campus in Irving. More than 4,500 employees are based in the new location.

▲ Blue Cross Blue Shield C1

Innovation Lab anchors the West End of Downtown Dallas where it houses a cybersecurity center and design think studio.

Capital One Financial Services operates The Garage in Plano, a 36,000-square-foot space occupied by product managers, software engineers, and designers.

Charles Schwab relocated its HQ to a new 70-acre campus in Westlake in 2021. It is home to hundreds of tech workers, including software engineers, cybersecurity, and solutions and application architects.

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Big Tech in DFW

Amazon operates a large tech hub in Dallas, with jobs that support various business functions, including AWS. In addition to its many distribution centers, it operates its Amazon Prime Air hub at Perot Field in Fort Worth.

Microsoft has a significant presence and Technology Center in Las Colinas and serves as an active partner and community hub, hosting Microsoft partner events and meetings.

Meta operates the Fort Worth Data Center as part of its global infrastructure, one of two in Texas.

Google has had a presence in Texas since 2007— including an office in Addison. The company is investing $40 billion in Texas data centers, including its data center campuses in Midlothian and Red Oak.

Autonomous Trucking

Kodiak Robotics’ Lancaster facility serves as its primary fleet launch and landing point and houses technicians and remote monitors who oversee autonomous runs.

Aurora Innovation has a corporate office in Coppell and terminals for its trucking product, Aurora Horizon, in Palmer, south of Dallas, as well as in Fort Worth.

Waabi established its initial commercial presence in Texas in 2023 hauling autonomous loads between Dallas and Houston through an industry-first partnership with Uber Freight. In 2024, it opened an eight-acre-plus terminal in Lancaster.

PlusAI entered the DFW market with an OEM-led integration model, primarily from its deep partnership with International Motors. In 2025, the company launched commercial fleet trials on the high-volume route connecting Dallas to Laredo.

Volvo Autonomous Solutions established its North American operational headquarters with a dedicated hub in Fort Worth.

Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, opened a new office and autonomous trucking hub in Dallas-Fort Worth in the first half of 2025.

Gatik AI, a leader in autonomous middle-mile delivery, launched driverless operations in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2021.

Fintech and Insurtech

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Goldman Sachs will employ almost 5,000 people in a new three-building, 800,000-square-foot campus in Uptown Dallas. The company has been consolidating regional offices, bringing most of its employees to its existing Downtown Dallas office, where the technology and operations divisions are located. DFW is its second-largest workforce center behind New York. The new campus will open in 2028.

Fidelity has a 332-acre campus in Westlake with more than 6,000 employees. The in-house R&D lab explores applications for emerging technologies to develop products, such as Fidelity Digital Assets, that execute cryptocurrency and other digital asset trades.

Intuit operates a 500+ employee facility in Plano, which is the headquarters for its Strategic Partner Group. At that location, data scientists, analysts, and UX/UI designers harness data by leveraging AI/machine learning to improve processes for their customers.

JPMorgan Chase has more than 3,000 technologists in the region. Its new 540,000-square-foot, multi-building campus in Plano is home to technology teams from all lines of business.

State Farm’s Live-Work-Play Cityline regional hub in Richardson employs thousands of workers, many of whom are in enterprise technology and other IT positions.

USAA operates a campus in Plano where the majority of the workers are in IT and digital roles. In 2025, it opened a new building that will bring the campus to 3,100 employees. Activities at the campus range from predictive analytics applied to potential life events, to drone use for disaster assessment.

Rendering of new Goldman Sachs campus

Google’s Midlothian data center announcement

Costs & Incentives

Cost of Doing Business

Wages and Salaries

Utilities—Electricity

Utilities—Water, Sewer, Gas, and Telecommunications

Taxes and Union Activity

Real Estate—Office

Real Estate—Industrial Real Estate—Retail

Corporate Business Climate

Local, State, and Federal Incentives

Cost of Doing Business

When it comes to doing business in a major metropolitan area, it doesn't get much more affordable than Dallas-Fort Worth. Dallas and Fort Worth index well below other major U.S. business centers when it comes to state and local taxes. In terms of the largest corporate expenses—labor and rent—Dallas and Fort Worth also rank well below other major U.S. markets, making the region an attractive place to expand or relocate.

Fort Worth (88.5)

Wages and Salaries

While median wages and salaries in Dallas-Fort Worth typically trend slightly lower than other major metros, our cost of living is also lower, which means employees can spend less on housing and still enjoy a high standard of living.

Typical Workers’ Compensation Costs

What People in Dallas-Fort Worth Earn

Basis

*To determine rates, a companyspecific multiplier is applied to the loss cost for a specific occupation classification.

Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate

New employers who do not acquire an existing business start at a tax rate of 2.7%, or the NAICS industry average rate, whichever is higher. The employer will keep the entry level tax rate until the employer’s account is chargeable with claims for unemployment benefits for four complete quarters. After these conditions have been met, the effective tax rate is calculated as the sum of five components multiplied by taxable wages. For 2026, the average tax rate is 1.20%.

Key Occupations in DFW Target Industries

Electricity

The Dallas-Fort Worth region ranks close to the national median in terms of overall electric rates. The state of Texas operates on a power grid separate from that of the rest of the country, meaning DFW ranks high in electrical systems reliability.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers, representing about 90 percent of the state’s electric load.

In North Texas, Oncor is the investor-owned, regulated utility that provides electricity transmission and distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. However, Texas has a deregulated electricity market, so consumers can shop around for providers, giving them flexibility in pricing, products, and services.

Dallas Area Estimated Electricity Costs

$1,197

$3,179

$905,616

ERCOT

(The Electric Reliability Council of Texas)

Texas Electric Generation by Source (2024Q4-2025Q3)

Source: Energy Information Administration

Water, Sewer, Gas, & Telecommunications

Dallas-Fort Worth is expected to continue growing at a rapid rate. In order to keep up with projected demand for utilities, the region’s leaders have made it a priority to secure reliable sources of water and gas. The area’s numerous lakes and the abundance of natural gas reserves, located in the geologic formation known as the Barnett Shale, ensure that DFW will have access to these resources in the decades to come.

AT&T and Texas Instruments, along with other telecommunications and technology companies that call DFW home, are helping to elevate the region as a strong telecommunications hub. Multiple carriers’ fiber networks connect North Texas cities to one another, as well as to the rest of the U.S. and the world. And with the proliferation of 5G technologies by all of the major service providers, businesses in DFW have an unlimited ability to connect internally, to other businesses, and to their customers.

Redundancies in connectivity, combined with relative freedom from natural disasters, means minimal risk of downtime for any business operating in the region.

Rates and Infrastructure Within

Water and Sewer

Regional Water Planning Area— Region C

reflect prompt-pay discount and are effective Oct. 1, 2025

2080 Supplies for Water Providers in Region C

Natural Gas Rates*

The Barnett Shale

*Rates are for Dallas only - different rates apply to other cities and unincorporated areas. Excludes additional charges such as gas cost recovery, weather normalization, taxes and fees. Rate is current as of October 1, 2025 and is subject to change.

Source: Atmos Energy

The Barnett Shale is one of the largest natural gas fields in North America. Exploration, drilling, and production in the Barnett Shale have transformed the economy with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in investment, and contributed to opportunities and prosperity for the entire region.

Major U.S. Internet Peering Points

Connectivity is a core strength of Dallas–Fort Worth. It is one of the primary peering points of all U.S. internet traffic, enabling companies located here to have fast and reliable access to the world’s telecommunications infrastructure.

Taxes and Union Activity

Rising operational costs and restrictive regulatory frameworks can threaten corporate profitability and elevate market risks. In many states, heavy tax burdens and labor mandates create significant barriers to entry and stall real estate development.

Conversely, Texas maintains its status as a premier, low-tax, right-to-work state, consistently ranked as No. 1 nationally for its business environment.

Dallas-Fort Worth benefits from a lowcost structure and a regulatory mindset that actively encourages industry expansion. DFW consistently maintains one of the nation’s lowest unionization rates compared to other large metros allowing businesses to optimize their workforce and operations and to focus on long-term profitability.

Sales Tax Rate

1/4%-2% (0.0025 - 0.02), depending on local option rate County: 1/2%-1 1/2% (.005 - 0.015), depending on local option rate Transit: 1/4%-1% (.0025 - 0.01), depending on local option rate

Special Purpose Districts: 1/8% - 2% (.00125 - 0.02), depending on local option rate

DFW Communities Sales Tax Sample

Source: Texas Comptroller’s Office

Union Activity in Selected Metros

Texas Franchise Tax

Each taxable entity formed in Texas or doing business in Texas, such as corporations, LLCs, banks, and partnerships, must file franchise tax reports. This tax applies only to entities earning above a certain threshold. For example, in 2026, entities earning up to $2.65M will pay no franchise taxes. The tax does not apply to sole proprietorships, general partnerships with individual owners, or certain trusts, among others.

Texas Franchise Tax Rates

n 0.75% (0.0075) of margin for most taxable entities

n 0.375% (0.00375) for qualifying wholesalers and retailers

n 0.331% (0.00331) for those entities with $20 million or less in Total Revenue (annualized per 12-month period on which the report is based)

More information is available by contacting the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at 1-800-252-1381 or visiting https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/

2025 Dallas-Fort Worth Property Tax Rates

COUNTIES RATE

Collin

Dallas

Denton

Ellis

Hunt

Johnson

Kaufman

Parker

Rockwall

Tarrant

Wise

CITIES

Addison

Allen

Anna

Arlington

Azle

Balch Springs

$0.149343

$0.215500

$0.185938

$0.273992

$0.333241

$0.389276

$0.415113

$0.285070

$0.251000

$0.186200

$0.217500

$0.608100

$0.415400

$0.525073

$0.629800

$0.624693

$0.794629

Bedford $0.526212

Benbrook

Burleson

Carrollton

Cedar Hill

Celina

Cleburne

Cockrell Hill

Colleyville

Commerce

Coppell

Corinth

Crowley

Dallas

Decatur

Denton

DeSoto

Duncanville

Ennis

Euless

Everman

Fairview

Farmers Branch

$0.555000

$0.612548

$0.537500

$0.636449

$0.576401

$0.612548

$0.675743

$0.311931

$0.830600

$0.444976

$0.537090

$0.637529

$0.698800

$0.565713

$0.595420

$0.684934

$0.600166

$0.680708

$0.476466

$1.026080

$0.316658

$0.543500

Fate $0.290869

Flower Mound

Forest Hill

Forney

Fort Worth

Frisco

$0.387277

$0.700466

$0.421431

$0.670000

$0.425517

Garland $0.689746

Glenn Heights

Grand Prairie

$0.562795

$0.660000

Grapevine

Greenville

Haltom City

Heath

Hickory Creek

Highland Park

Highland Village

Hurst

Hutchins

Irving

Joshua

Kaufman

Keene

Keller

Kennedale

Krum

Lake Dallas

Lake Worth

Lancaster

Lewisville

Little Elm

Lucas

Mansfield

McKinney

Melissa

Mesquite

Midlothian

Murphy

North Richland Hills

Parker

Plano

Princeton

Prosper

Red Oak

Richardson

Richland Hills

River Oaks

Roanoke

Rockwall

Rowlett

Royse City

Sachse

Saginaw

Sanger

Sansom Park

Seagoville

Southlake

Sunnyvale

Terrell

The Colony

Trophy Club

$0.237228

$0.568000

$0.557290

$0.275650

$0.211205

$0.199296

$0.500984

$0.611882

$0.657000

$0.589100

$0.689468

$0.758999

$0.828978

$0.287000

$0.696190

$0.661365

$0.559711

$0.494737

$0.599490

$0.419009

$0.549901

$0.255463

$0.639000

$0.412284

$0.454116

$0.704692

$0.650000

$0.357514

$0.497841

$0.310439

$0.437600

$0.440226

$0.505000

$0.695306

$0.542180

$0.504796

$0.743991

$0.326182

$0.257500

$0.807891

$0.578000

$0.650416

$0.529649

$0.689747

$0.845784

$0.720743

$0.295000

$0.463000

$0.764200

$0.630000

$0.412864

University Park

Watauga

Waxahachie

Weatherford

White Settlement

Willow Park

Wylie

SCHOOLS

Aledo ISD

Allen ISD

Alvarado ISD

Alvord ISD

Anna ISD

Argyle ISD

Arlington ISD

Aubrey ISD

Avalon ISD

Azle ISD

Birdville ISD

Bland ISD

Blue Ridge ISD

Boles ISD

Boyd ISD

Bridgeport ISD

Brock ISD

Burleson ISD

Caddo Mills ISD

Campbell ISD

Carroll ISD

$0.218565

$0.570200

$0.590600

$0.392246

$0.714778

$0.421646

$0.543438

$1.194200

$1.125800

$1.166900

$0.867000

$1.239900

$1.172700

$1.092900

$1.224900

$0.821535

$1.085000

$1.186540

$0.856930

$1.245200

$0.965700

$0.894200

$0.666900

$1.242600

$1.255200

$0.666900

$0.929400

Carrollton-Farmers

Branch ISD

Castleberry ISD

Cedar Hill ISD

Celeste ISD

Celina ISD

Chico ISD

Cleburne ISD

Commerce ISD

Community ISD

Cooper ISD

Coppell ISD

Crandall ISD

Crowley ISD

Cumby ISD

Dallas ISD

Decatur ISD

Denton ISD

DeSoto ISD

Duncanville ISD

$0.948100

$1.246900

$1.127900

$0.893200

$1.208900

$0.843020

$1.211900

$1.237500

$1.207700

$0.917500

$0.981900

$1.169200

$1.255200

$1.173900

$0.993835

$0.896800

$1.206900

$1.225200

$1.105700

Eagle MountainSaginaw ISD $1.245700

Ennis ISD

$1.215200

Era ISD

$0.813144

Everman ISD $1.178800

Fannindel ISD $0.795200

Farmersville ISD $1.215000

Ferris ISD

$1.230800

Forney ISD $1.286900

Fort Worth ISD $1.029100

Frisco ISD

$1.019400

Frost ISD $1.219700

Garland ISD $1.170900

Garner ISD

$0.689566

Godley ISD $1.285000

Granbury ISD $0.929600

Grand Prairie ISD $1.062687

Grandview ISD $0.996600

GrapevineColleyville ISD $0.868600

Greenville ISD $0.966900

Highland Park ISD $0.834700

Hurst-EulessBedford ISD $1.028900

Irving ISD $1.015900

Italy ISD $1.073700

Jacksboro ISD $1.126900

Joshua ISD $1.257500

Kaufman ISD $1.255200

Keene ISD $1.009410

Keller ISD $1.085200

Kemp ISD $1.173500

Kennedale ISD $1.135200

Krum ISD $1.195200

Lake Dallas ISD $1.255200

Lake Worth ISD $1.226500

Lancaster ISD $1.224400

Leonard ISD $1.225200

Lewisville ISD $1.117800

Lipan ISD $1.046900

Little Elm ISD $1.225200

Lone Oak ISD $1.156900

Lovejoy ISD $1.255200

Mabank ISD $0.946900

Mansfield ISD $1.146900

Maypearl ISD $0.969800

McKinney ISD $1.104300

Melissa ISD $1.224500

Mesquite ISD $1.106900

Midlothian ISD $1.070800

Milford ISD $1.050600

Millsap ISD $1.069800

Mineral Wells ISD$0.963660

Northwest ISD $1.084100

Real Estate— Office

Dallas-Fort Worth continued to lead CBRE’s U.S. Investor Intentions Survey list of topranked most attractive commercial real estate markets for the fifth consecutive year in 2026.

The annual ULI/PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate report similarly scored DFW as the top metro area to buy, build, and finance property in 2026. The report noted that Dallas “mirrors the national economy in its sector diversification, making it resilient and attractive for investment.”

Office space in DFW is concentrated in key areas. These include:

n The Dallas and Fort Worth Central Business Districts and greater downtowns;

n Developments along Interstate 35E, North Central Expressway, and Dallas North Tollway corridors, between downtown Dallas and its northern suburbs; and

n Master-planned developments, including Irving’s Las Colinas, Fort Worth’s AllianceTexas, Plano’s Legacy West, and Richardson’s CityLine, among many others.

Large financial institutions continue to dominate new construction efforts, including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America both in Dallas’s Uptown and the recently completed Wells Fargo campus in Las Colinas and TIAA at The Star in Frisco.

The Dallas-Fort Worth region offers a multitude of options for companies looking to operate here. From multitenant buildings in the urban core and CBDs to office parks throughout the region, many companies have discovered DFW to be a strategic and cost-effective location.

Largest Office Parks

Market View

Real Estate— Industrial

Dallas-Fort Worth was first in the nation in industrial commercial real estate development in 2025, adding 25 million square feet to the pipeline even during a continued market slowdown that signaled completions are at their lowest point since 2017, according to the Commercial Cafe’s National Industrial Report.

Industrial space is distributed throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region with concentrations that include:

n Fort Worth’s AllianceTexas;

n Prime locations surrounding Dallas Fort Worth International Airport;

n The Inland Port in southern Dallas County, along Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 67;

n Suburbs including Arlington, Garland, Grand Prairie, and Coppell; and

n Developments along the Interstate 35E corridor between Dallas and Lewisville.

The DFW industrial market is one of the nation’s most sought-after and rapidly expanding markets. Key trends in the near term include a surge in data center demand, including specialized AI campuses, as well as a manufacturing resurgence, especially related to advanced manufacturing.

Observers credit the strength of the regional economy, low taxes and labor costs, a central location, and strong transportation infrastructure for sustaining DFW as a desirable market for industrial real estate investment.

DFW Industrial Space: A Logistics,

and Manufacturing Hub

Dallas-Fort Worth’s central U.S. location provides an advantageous distribution hub with quick access to rail, air, and short- and long-haul

Largest Industrial Parks

Market View

Real Estate—

The Dallas-Fort Worth retail real estate market began 2026 with the highest occupancy rate on record for the third year running at 95.2%. According to the Weitzman Group, the grocery-anchored Community Center category led the way in DFW’s retail health. Weitzman’s annual forecast anticipates this same category is expected to drive new space in 2026, in addition to large-format entertainment options within mixed-use and power centers, as well as smaller neighborhood centers to service suburb expansion.

Live, Work, and Play

The development of higher density, mixed-use centers offers unique opportunities to both businesses and residents in the Dallas- Fort Worth region. Examples include:

Addison Circle—Addison

Bishop Arts—Dallas

CityLine—Richardson

Cypress Waters—Dallas

Eastside—Richardson

Frisco Station—Frisco

Frisco Town Square—Frisco

Granite Park—Plano

Highland Park Village—Highland Park

Legacy Town Center—Plano

McKinney Urban Village—McKinney

Magnolia Street—Fort Worth

Midtowne—Midlothian

Mockingbird Station—Dallas

Montgomery Place —Fort Worth

Museum Place—Fort Worth

Park Lane Place—Dallas

Parker Square—Flower Mound

Rockwall Commons—Rockwall

Southlake Town Square—Southlake

Southside on Lamar—Dallas

Sundance Square—Fort Worth

Victory Park—Dallas

Watters Creek—Allen

West Village Dallas

In addition, historic downtowns are being redeveloped into attractive regional destinations, including downtowns in Plano, McKinney, Denton, Carrollton, and Grapevine.

Largest Retail Centers

National Retail Federation

Top Retailers in Dallas-Fort Worth

Market View

Corporate Business Climate

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to a diverse array of corporate headquarters— and for good reason. The region possesses tremendous assets and resources.

Recovery from the pandemicinduced economic disruption was uneven throughout the U.S. However, the Dallas-Fort Worth region not only weathered the downturn better than most other metro areas, but recovered more quickly to resume growth through 2025. Site Selection Magazine recognized this fact by ranking DFW as the number one location in the U.S. for headquarter relocations.

Difficult business climates in California, Illinois, and other heavily populated states stand in stark contrast to the operating environment in Texas and throughout DFW. Texas has won Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup 14 consecutive times, while Area Development Magazine continues placing the Lone Star State among the top 5 for driving economic growth and attracting new businesses.

A Great Place to Do Business

Local, State, and Federal Incentives

North Texas is a great place to live, work, and do business. Incentive programs that support job growth, attract innovation, and promote equitable economic development help the region stand out and encourage companies to join our community.

For example, to help maintain the low cost of doing business, the city of Dallas has adopted policies and authorized tools that include tax abatement; community and economic development loans and grants; a pre-development assistance fund; an infrastructure investment fund for things like internet connectivity, streetscape enhancements, and sidewalk improvements (including ADA accessibility improvements and lighting infrastructure); New Market Tax Credits; and more.

The city of Fort Worth offers a number of incentives which it uses to attract development and create neighborhood stabilization. These are available for property owners and/or nonprofit organizations that want to restore or repair existing housing structures. Additionally, Fort Worth has identified 31 commercial districts in the queue for revitalization.

Following are examples of popular local, state, and federal incentives that assist companies and developers to invest in catalytic projects in North Texas.

Local Incentives

Chapter 380/381 Agreement: Authorizes cities and counties to offer loans and grants of funds or services to stimulate business or commercial activity.

Economic Development Corporation: Allows cities to reward new and expanded business enterprises with cash incentives for project costs. Type A EDCs typically fund manufacturing and industrial development; type B EDCs can also fund quality of life improvements like affordable housing, sports and athletic facilities, and public parks.

Tax Increment Financing District:

Redirects property tax in a geographic area designated as a reinvestment zone to pay for improvements in the zone.

Tax Abatement: Exempts increases in property values from local taxation for up to 10 years by agreement with taxing unit (does not apply to school districts).

Freeport Exemption: Exempts property tax for qualifying inventory that a business temporarily stores in Texas (175 days or less) for the purpose of assembly, storage, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating.

State Incentives

Grants:

Texas Enterprise Fund: Provides competitive funding for projects considering viable sites outside of Texas. Projects must create jobs meeting wage requirements, spur capital investment, project high rates of return on public dollars spent, and have local taxing jurisdiction support.

Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund: Encourages state leadership in semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing with awards to Texas higher education institutions and businesses.

Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund: Increases the supply of qualified workers for entry-level to mid-level jobs in high demand occupations when businesses partner with local training providers.

Skills Development Fund (SDF): Assists Texas public community and technical colleges to finance customized job training for local businesses.

Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI): Provides matching funds for eligible Texas institutions of higher education to recruit distinguished researchers.

Space Exploration & Aeronautics Research Fund: Provides funding for entities involved in the space exploration research or aeronautics industry.

Tax Incentives:

Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) Act: Provides school property tax abatements for up to 10 years for major capital investments in manufacturing, energy, or natural resource development facilities, high-tech infrastructure projects, and

critical infrastructure development. Additional abatements are available for investments in opportunity zones.

Texas Enterprise Zone Program: Allows local communities to nominate businesses in or near state-approved areas for sales and use tax refunds commensurate with company investment dollars and the number of jobs created or retained.

State Sales & Use Tax Exemptions: Exempts Texas companies from the state portion of sales and use taxes for the following:

n Manufacturing machinery & equipment used in the production of tangible products for sale, labor for constructing new facilities, and agricultural product machinery;

n Natural gas and electricity used by manufacturing companies in the production of tangible products; and

n C omputers, equipment, cooling systems, power infrastructure, electricity and fuel for data centers meeting certain criteria.

Research & Development Tax Credit: Offers a choice between franchise tax credits or state sales tax exemptions for materials, software, and equipment used for qualified R&D.

Medical or Biomedical Property Tax

Exemption: Exempts from tangible personal property tax qualified medical or biomedical manufacturing facilities where products are developed and commercialized to advance public health.

Renewable Energy Incentives: Extends a franchise tax exemption to manufacturers, sellers, or installers of solar and wind energy devices. Exemptions are also permitted for energy devices installed or constructed for the production and use of energy on-site.

Federal Incentives

Foreign Trade Zones: Comprises secured locations in or near a U.S. Customs Service port of entry where both foreign and domestic merchandise is considered international commerce and duty-free.

Opportunity zones: Offers tax provisions designed to spur economic development and job creation in undercapitalized communities, available for any corporation or individual with capital gains. Three tax benefits are available to those who qualify:

n Temporary deferral of taxes on previously earned capital gains;

n Basis step-up of previously earned capital gains invested;

n Permanent exclusion of taxable income on new gains.

Investors can take advantage of one or more of these benefits.

Relocation and Expansion Support

Economic incentives have helped support office, industrial, and mixed-use projects throughout North Texas.

1. Charles Schwab

Size: 500,000 SF

Product type: Office

Location: Westlake

Details: New $100 million campus construction.

Jobs: 1,200 new by 2026, potential for 5,000

Incentives: $6 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant; 10-year, diminishing property tax abatement plan and Chapter 380 sales tax reimbursement from Town of Westlake; and 10-year, 50% abatement on county ad valorem taxes.

5. MP Materials

Size: 200,000 SF

Product type: Industrial

Location: Fort Worth

Details: Rare earth metal, alloy, and magnet manufacturing facility.

Jobs: 150

Incentives: 7-year base ad valorem tax abatement of 45% of new value on real and personal property improvements.

9. Waterlogic

Size: 111,000 SF

Product type: Office

Location: Grapevine

Details: New North American HQ and Center of Excellence with a $1.6 million capital investment.

Jobs: 164

Incentives: $524,400 Texas Enterprise Fund grant.

2. Toyota

Size: 1 million to 1.5 million SF

Product type: Office

Location: Plano

Details: HQ relocation from California.

Jobs: 4,000

Incentives: $40 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant; $6.75 million grant from the city of Plano; 10-year, 50% property tax abatement, and 50% property tax rebate for 10 years following abatement.

6. McKesson

Size: 500,000 SF

Product Type: Office

Location: Irving

Details: Expansion included the purchase of an existing office building in Irving for shared services operations.

Jobs: 975

Incentives: $9.75 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant, and an additional $2 million in incentives from the city of Irving.

3. PGA of America

Size: 100,000 SF

Product type: Office

Location: Frisco

Details: HQ relocation from Florida, anchoring a $500 million mixed-use development that includes multiple golf courses.

Jobs: 100

Incentives: $1.5 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant; $62.5 million in state tax rebates; and local grant and tax rebate contributions.

7. TIAA

Size: 500,000 SF

Product type: Office

Location: Frisco

Details: $58 million corporate center.

Jobs: 2,000

Incentives: $18 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant and a $19,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus.

4. Texas Instruments

Size: 4.7 million SF

Product type: Industrial

Location: Sherman

Details: $30 billion semiconductor fabrication plant.

Jobs: 3,000

Incentives: 30-year, 90% property tax abatement and rebate from city and county; 25% water rate reduction for Phase I from city; 10-year property tax abatements from ISD and community college; and $1 million EDC grant.

8. MD7

Size: TBD

Product type: Office

Location: Allen

Details: $6.8 million U.S. HQ relocation of a mobile infrastructure company.

Jobs: 218

Incentives: $773,000 Texas Enterprise Fund grant, including a $10,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus.

11.

Infosys

Innovation Hub

Size: Adding to current 44K SF

Product type: Office

Location: Richardson

Details: Expanding Richardson operations with a Technology Innovation Hub.

Jobs: 500

Incentives: $3.1 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant; additional support from the city of Richardson.

10. Wells Fargo

Size: 800,000 SF

Product Type: Office

Location: Irving

Details: $400 million office campus in Las Colinas.

Jobs: 4,000

13. Facebook

Size: Up to 2.5 million SF

Product type: Data Center

Location: Fort Worth

Details: $1 billion Facebook data center campus in Alliance will eventually include five buildings and will be powered by 100% renewable energy.

Jobs: 100+

Incentives: City grants on real and business personal property taxes over 20 years; 10-year abatement of up to 60% of property value for Tarrant County taxes and 40% for Tarrant County Hospital District taxes. The site will also use the state sales tax incentive on data centers.

14. Sunrider International

Size: 1 million SF

Product type: Industrial Location: Midlothian

Details: New manufacturing facility and warehouse.

Jobs: 210

Incentives: 10-year, 55% property tax abatement from city and county; Midlothian Economic Development agreement for land purchase forgivable loan.

Incentives: $5 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant; $31 million in TIF district funds and other economic incentives from the city of Irving.

15. The Kroger Co.

Size: 360,000 SF

Product type: Industrial

Location: Dallas

Details: Kroger built its fifth Ocado automated fulfillment center on a 56-acre plot of land in the southern Dallas Inland Port area.

Jobs: 400

Incentives: $5.7 million in property, business tax abatements and bond funds for the project from the city of Dallas.

12.

Goldman Sachs

Size: 800,000 SF

Product type: Office

Location: Downtown Dallas

Details: $480 million office campus construction.

Jobs: 5,000

Incentives: $4.4 million in grants and $13.6 million in property tax abatements from the city of Dallas.

16. Niagara Bottling

Size: 1.2 million SF

Product type: Industrial

Location: Lancaster

Details: New beverage manufacturing operation.

Jobs: 70

Incentives: 50% real and business personal property tax rebate for 8 and 10 years, respectively; $1 million in partial sales tax rebates.

Texas Enterprise Fund

Sample Recipients in the Metroplex Region

Region Totals

(since TEF inception)

Total Projects: 84

Amount

$400.8M

New Jobs Created: 58,071

Capital Expended: $13.4B

*Project has reached completion of TEF contract ^Amounts include any adjustments Metroplex Region

Opportunity Zones

The Opportunity Zones tax provision is designed to spur economic development and job creation in economically distressed communities. Three tax benefits are available to investors who reinvest capital gains into Qualified Opportunity Funds. These funds can finance commercial and industrial real estate, housing, infrastructure, and existing or startup businesses in designated census tracts called “Opportunity Zones.”

Tax Benefits:

Temporary Capital Gains Deferral:

Realized capital gains that are reinvested in an Opportunity Fund within 180 days can be deferred from taxable income until December 31, 2026, or the date the Opportunity Fund is disposed of, whichever comes earlier.

Regional Opportunity Zones

Step-Up Basis:

Gains reinvested in Opportunity Funds will receive a 10 percent step-up in basis after five years and, if invested before Dec. 31, 2019, an additional step-up of five percent at seven years. A maximum of 15 percent of the original gains may be excluded from taxes.

Permanent Exclusion of Taxable Income on New Gains:

For investments held for a minimum of 10 years (up to 30 years), investors pay no taxes on any capital gains produced through their investment in Opportunity Funds.

Tarrant and Dallas Counties

DALLAS

FORT WORTH

McKINNEY

DENTON

Living & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Market Tapestry

Housing Costs and Choices

Live-Work-Play Schools—Public Education Schools—Private Education Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Parks and Recreation

Cost of Living

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is one of the most affordable large metropolitan areas in the country. The low cost of living is a competitive advantage for companies as they seek to keep labor costs low and recruit the best workers.

Employees in DFW enjoy a higher standard of living with lower housing costs as well as lower costs for groceries, transportation, and health care. The region’s relatively low housing prices— about 50 percent lower than the average of other major metropolitan areas by population—provide a strong edge for companies that operate here to recruit talent.

If you lived in one of these cities and moved to Dallas, here’s how your cost of living would change.

example, housing costs in Dallas are 60% lower than in Boston

Source: C2ER

San Francisco (163.6)

Los Angeles (152.3)

San Diego (147.3)

Phoenix (105.2)

Denver (110.0)

Seattle (144.5)

San

Fort Worth (95.9)

C2ER Cost of Living Index 100=U.S.

Average

DallasFort Worth Market Tapestry

The concept of “character” through segmentation transforms a massive, diverse metropolis like Dallas-Fort Worth into a readable narrative of human behavior. The Market Tapestry is a geo-demographic system that classifies neighborhoods into distinct segments. This system operates on the principle that shared socioeconomic status and life stages lead people to cluster into discernible pockets.

The Tapestry map helps us understand not just where people live, but their “why”— their media habits, buying power, and even the types of community spaces they are likely to support.

Ultimately, this segmentation serves as a tool for targeted engagement. Whether it’s a city government deciding where to place a new park or a retailer choosing a storefront, the Tapestry map provides a high-fidelity snapshot of the population’s pulse. It moves beyond simple census data by layering in consumer preferences and attitudes, allowing us to see DFW as a living, breathing ecosystem, with each segment contributing a unique thread to the overall regional character.

URBAN THREADS

Urban-dwelling young families and immigrants renting near jobs and transit.

BOOKS AND BOOTS

Young, mobile renters attending college or serving in the military.

METRO VIBES

Diverse urban thirtysomethings in service jobs with affordable housing.

TECH TRAILBLAZERS

Urban professionals renting in major cities; many work remotely.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Multigenerational urban/ suburban households with some of the lowest rents.

URBAN HARMONY

Urban multigenerational families with high housing costs using public transit.

FAMILY FABRIC

Large suburban families with low marriage rates and limited transit.

FAMILY PROSPERITY

High-income suburban married couples with multiple cars in new developments.

COUNTRYSCAPES

Older rural residents in traditional labor with long commutes; seasonal.

MATURE REFLECTIONS

Retired seniors on fixed incomes in seasonal or assisted housing.

SUBURBAN SHINE

Established middle-income homeowners over 45 driving solo to trade jobs.

PREMIER ESTATES

Wealthy, educated professionals and families in new, high-end suburban homes.

The market tapestry is a fascinating snapshot of lifestyle choices. Based on demography and geography, the main purpose of this type of data is targeted marketing efforts, but the high-level picture of types of neighborhoods and the people who live in them based on the activities and expenses of those people is a compelling story all on its own. Some segments develop as a result of age, some show up as a result of income, and still others result from ethnic influence.

ESRI’s Tapestry Segmentation shown on the map combines the “who” of lifestyle demography with the “where” of local neighborhood geography to create a model of various lifestyle classifications or segments of actual neighborhoods with addresses—distinct behavioral market segments. To create this map, U.S. census tracts are divided into 60 distinctive segments based on socioeconomic and demographic characteristics to provide an accurate, detailed description of U.S. neighborhoods. These segments are then grouped into the 12 Tapestry Segmentation LifeMode Summary Groups, which are characterized by lifestyle and lifestage and share an experience such as being born in the same time period or a trait such as affluence.

DALLAS

FORT WORTH

McKINNEY

DENTON

Housing Choices

In terms of residential convenience and aesthetic variety, the Dallas-Fort Worth region presents significant housing possibilities. Whether accommodating a short-term corporate traveler or a large family, DFW features diverse residential selections suitable for households of all shapes and sizes. Individuals favoring modern urbanity will find upscale industrial lofts featuring panoramic views and downtown surroundings. Established communities offering a wide array of detached singlefamily residences remain plentiful. Alternatively, for those seeking a tranquil, smaller-scale environment, newer developments in neighboring communities offer local character combined with metropolitan amenities and communal engagement. Regardless of specific preferences, Dallas-Fort Worth offers residential choices for every lifestyle.

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Housing Costs

The local housing market’s strength even during global economic fluctuations is due to a combination of a lower cost of living (compared with other major metropolitan areas) and a diverse economic base that has kept unemployment figures below national levels. The bottom line for families is that a dollar buys more square footage per home in DFW.

The ease of travel between smaller cities and major job centers allows employees to choose from a variety of communities and neighborhoods to accommodate their lifestyles and price points.

Home Prices Around the Region

Median home prices by ZIP code as of the fourth quarter of 2025 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as determined by North Texas Real Estate Information Systems.

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< $150,000 or no data $362,001-$543,000

$150,001-$362,000

$543,001-$1,000,000 > $1,000,000

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Live-Work-Play in Dallas-Fort Worth

Modern developments in every corner of the Dallas-Fort Worth region make the transition of a move to DFW easier than ever. These wellthought-out living centers make it possible to have an insta-community, where you literally walk from the place you live to shopping, dining, entertainment, green space, public transport, and sometimes even your workplace. Imagine how much time that frees up and how flexible your schedule becomes—not to mention the social opportunities it affords. In Dallas-Fort Worth, you’re lucky enough to have many options for this new style of living. We highlight just a few notable locations. Many more are in the process of being built.

Mockingbird Station

Dallas

Centered around a park & ride DART Station. Houses an Angelika Theatre, restaurants, shopping, loftstyle offices, and dwellings.

Main Street District

Dallas

Downtown Dallas’ urban revival at its best. Preserved buildings let hotels pair with residences. Active nightlife and dining.

West Village

Dallas

Pioneering walkable district in the heart of Uptown. Accessed by DART and the M-Line Trolley. Magnolia Theatre joins scene-packed dining and unique retail.

Cedars/Southside Dallas

Beginning with the conversion of a former Sears distribution center into lofts, the area has grown into a haven for artists, hip bars, and urban dwelling. Alamo Drafthouse, Gilley’s, and Lorenzo Hotel are anchors.

Incorporates Frisco’s City Hall and public library along with shopping, apartment buildings, and office space. Legacy & Legacy West

Plano

The Shops at Legacy is the vibrant heart of the Legacy Business Park. Legacy West is the newest addition to the area with 250+ acres of retail, dining, residential, hotel, and offices.

Dallas

Anchored by the American Airlines Center with a crowd-gathering screenfilled plaza. High-rise living is upscale and serviceoriented.

West 7th

Fort Worth

The former headquarters of Acme Brick is now a pedestrian-friendly urban entertainment district not far from downtown, near TCU.

Addison

You’ll remember it for the giant blue steel sculpture in the center of a roundabout. You’ll visit for events like Kaboom Town and Oktoberfest.

Dallas

Built in the 1920s around Dallas’ busiest trolley stop. Recent redevelopment maintains the vintage artsy character with 160 shops and restaurants.

Sundance Square

Fort Worth

Park free on the 35 blocks of brick-paved streets in Downtown Fort Worth. Features restored turn-ofthe-century buildings and an expansive plaza.

Allen

The first LEED-certified retail complex in Texas offers open-air shopping, dining, office space, and apartments along with weekend concerts and events.

Addison Circle

Watters Creek

Bishop Arts

Victory Park

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National large retailers complement grocery stores, a Cinemark movie theater, casual restaurants, and residential complexes.

Named as one of America’s best downtowns, it includes a vibrant community of urban living, arts, unique shops, and restaurants.

The city re-created a modern old-time town square with City Hall and a post office in the center of sidewalk shopping and eating.

The town’s established Oak Street and plaza has been redesigned, but maintains the historic downtown feel.

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Newly built but antique-looking storefronts surround a park with a gazebo. Also home to the campus of North Central Texas College.

This thousand-acre planned community sits around a 36-acre lake near Coppell. Includes one of the nation’s first “net-zero” elementary schools.

Next to a DART line for a downtown commute and the Telecom Corridor. Services and a variety of dining options onsite could render you car-free.

Downtown McKinney McKinney

The revamped original historic town square sits in the middle of quaint shops, local restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Apartment Costs

Apartment dwelling in the DFW area will match your preferences. All types and sizes are found throughout our region. Communities range from traditional apartment complexes to luxury high-rise buildings to large-scale communities with every bell and whistle imaginable. Some newer apartment communities offer fun amenities. These include dog runs, workout facilities, tanning services, and community activities ranging from movies on the lawn to wine tastings to Monday Night Football parties. In recent years, mixed-use communities— which feature multiple apartment buildings, as well as restaurants, shops, movie theaters, and underground parking—are popping up throughout the region, appealing to a segment of people who desire an urban, walkable neighborhood experience without the responsibilities of homeownership.

Two-Bedroom Rent Rates

< $1,307 $1,308-$1,997 $1,998-$2,870 $2,871-$5,104 > $5,104 Average Monthly Rent

Home Sales

Top 20 ZIP Codes (2025)

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Number of Sales & Average Sale Price by ZIP code

Schools— Public Education

School districts in the Dallas–Fort Worth region are locally administered and independent of one another and the cities and towns they serve. For example, the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) includes students in Richardson, as well as parts of Dallas and Garland.

The Dallas Independent School District— or Dallas ISD—is the region’s largest school district with approximately 140,000 students. Students attending Dallas ISD schools reside in Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Hutchins, Mesquite, Seagoville, University Park, and Wilmer.

Dallas ISD hosts 30 magnet schools and academies, some gaining national recognition. Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is in the heart of the Dallas Arts District and includes several internationally known artists among its alumni. The School for the Talented and Gifted, and the School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center in Dallas, are consistently recognized among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Other area schools recognized by U.S. News include Westlake Academy (Westlake), Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute (Grand Prairie), Highland Park High School (Highland Park), Uplift Academy (across DFW), and Young Women’s Leadership Academy (Fort Worth).

Fort Worth ISD dominates Tarrant County, serving approximately 70,000 students. The district serves most of the city of Fort Worth, as well as Benbrook, Westover Hills, and Westworth Village. Students from parts of Forest Hill, Haltom City, and Kennedale also attend FWISD schools.

Both FWISD and DISD are home to Early College, P-Tech, and T-STEM programs that offer students the opportunity to graduate with transferable college credit or even dual high school and tuition-free Associate’s degrees.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Choosing a District

Choices abound for schooling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: public, public charter, private or parochial, and homeschooling. Should you want to send your kids to public school, rest assured that the Dallas-Fort Worth area has many fine choices.

In Texas, public school districts operate independently and are governed by locally elected school boards that implement state guidelines through a selection of instructional programs, curriculum, and local expectations that often exceed state minimums.

Local districts are governed by an independently elected school board of trustees, which hires a superintendent as CEO; sets a district philosophy (vision and mission) and local policies; selects a curriculum within the state guidelines; and sets the local ISD tax rate, budget, and district boundaries.

Here’s what you need to consider in finding the right school district for you:

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The district and school’s philosophy vs. your family’s interests and needs

n Vision, mission, goals

n Size of school and class size

n Grade level alignment (K-4, K-5, K-6, etc.)

n Curriculum variations

n Parent engagement

Student achievement and performance (including staff and teacher performance)

The Dallas County area education coalition COMMIT! and its partners offer a way of best assessing student achievement within schools and districts. Find it online at commitpartnership.org.

Each district has a unique profile. Visiting district websites will reveal their distinct features and offerings. Charter Schools

In 1995, the 74th Texas Legislature passed legislation giving the state the authority to create open-enrollment charter schools. These schools are subject to fewer state laws than other public schools and support the idea of ensuring fiscal and academic accountability without undue regulation of instructional methods or pedagogical innovation. Like school districts, charter schools are monitored and accredited under the statewide testing and accountability system.

U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools (2025)

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Private Education

In Dallas–Fort Worth, parents have the option to select private schools to access a customized educational experience tailored to their child’s specific strengths. Whether driven by faith-based values, a desire for low student-to-teacher ratios, or a focus on highly competitive academic tracks, the region’s private schools deliver worldclass results. From traditional college-prep academies to innovative Montessori and microschool models, the options are vast.

Prestigious hallmarks of the regional landscape include Dallas’ St. Mark’s, Hockaday, and Greenhill, alongside The Episcopal School of Dallas and Yavneh Academy. In Tarrant County, Trinity Valley School and Fort Worth Country Day maintain long-standing reputations for excellence. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to holistic development, these schools offer relocating families a wealth of choices to ensure their children are well-prepared for the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy.

Private schools generally follow the same process for families interested in attending. Testing for private schools often takes place in the fall. For students accepted to a school, enrollment is generally in January or February. The school year typically begins in early August.

School Choice

In 2025, the Texas Legislature passed SB2, which authorized the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. TEFA allows eligible families to access public education funds in an account to pay for private school tuition, homeschooling, tutoring, and other approved educational expenses.

n Typical families will receive about $10,500 annually with higher amounts available for children with disabilities.

n Income criteria will be used to prioritize applicants if demand exceeds the State's $1 billion allocation.

n Strict family identification and residency documentation is required.

For complete program details, visit educationfreedom.texas.gov

Private High Schools

Ranked by 2025-26 Tuition*

1 Alcuin School, $42,148 2 Shelton School, $41,700 3 Greenhill School, $41,620 4 St. Mark’s School of Texas, $40,735 5 The Episcopal School of Dallas, $40,600 6 The Hockaday School, $39,510 7 Parish Episcopal School, $39,080

8 Bridge Builder Academy, $38,500 9 The Winston School Dallas, $35,277

Vanguard Preparatory School, $31,400

Dallas Academy, $30,840

Dallas International School, $30,700 13 Fort Worth Country Day, $30,620

Lakehill Preparatory School, $30,600

St. Anthony School, $30,500

Oakridge School, $30,250

Saints Episcopal School Fort Worth, $29,930

Trinity Valley School, $29,810

Trinity Christian Academy Addison, $29,600

The Cambridge School of Dallas, $29,400

Ursuline Academy of Dallas, $29,200

Hill School of Fort Worth, $28,700

Akiba Yavneh Academy of Dallas, $28,400

Prestonwood Christian Academy, $28,303

Fairhill School, $27,900

Legacy Christian Academy, $27,900

The Selwyn School, $27,510

The Key School, $27,100

Cistercian Preparatory School, $26,800

Jesuit College Preparatory High School, $26,300

John Paul II High School, $25,300 32 The Westwood School, $25,295 33 Southwest Christian School - Lakeside Campus, $25,200

Bishop Lynch High School, $25,100

Dallas Christian School, $24,331

Prestonwood Christian Academy - North Campus, $24,081

37 Liberty Christian School, $23,810

38 The Novus Academy, $23,800 39 Fort Worth Christian School, $23,420 40 Prince of Peace Christian School Carrollton, $22,990 41 Grapevine Faith Christian School, $22,990 42 The Clariden School, $22,400 43 Covenant Christian Academy, $21,980

44 Dallas Lutheran School, $21,600

45 The Highlands School, $21,600

46 Great Lakes Academy, $21,300

47 Northstar School, $20,900

48 E.A. Young Academy, $20,500

49 Mesorah High School for Girls, $19,450

50 Nolan Catholic High School, $19,400

*Most recent tuition costs provided, not including other fees. Only schools offering 12th grade are shown. Tuition costs are for 12th grade, and when applicable: for a single child enrolled (no multi-child discounts); for resident students (not international); for non-parishioners; and for single payment.

Researching Schools

The Dallas-Fort Worth region offers a wide range of private school options. Some of the terms you will encounter as you look at private school options include:

n Learning differences schools— These schools provide for students with learning differences across the spectrum and can range from pre-K through 12th grade.

n Boarding schools—Several of the single-gender private schools offer full-time boarding as well as day student options.

n Language/culture specific— Some schools offer immersion in specific languages, like French, Chinese, and Japanese. Many of these schools offer Saturday and summer options for families who

want students to attend a traditional school and supplement with cultural and language immersion.

n Montessori method—This is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. Schools incorporating this self-direction and discovery method are located across the region, but they generally do not extend beyond elementary. A number of public districts also have a Montessori choice option within the district.

n Classical—These schools are usually characterized by small class sizes and a classics-based education, normally with fewer team athletic options.

n College preparatory—Prep schools focus on academic rigor in preparation for demanding collegiate programs.

n Religious/parochial—Some schools are associated with specific religious denominations or churches and incorporate religious teaching as part of the curriculum.

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Arts, Culture, & Entertainment

The Dallas-Fort Worth region has several major arts districts. The Dallas Arts District, anchored by the Dallas Museum of Art, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, and AT&T

Performing Arts Center, is nearly 70 acres—the largest contiguous urban arts district in the country. Here you can catch a performance of Texas Ballet Theater, a Broadway touring production, classical or local musicians, a night of live storytelling, TED talks, movies and music under the stars, festivals, art exhibits, and so much more. The Fort Worth Cultural District claims five internationally recognized museums, including the Kimbell Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and The Modern.

Beyond the fantastic cultural centers, the region is home to hundreds of smaller museums and public galleries, scores of professional and community theaters, and dozens of local symphony and chamber orchestras, dance troupes, and opera associations. Dallas-Fort Worth is Texas’ most arts-intensive metro area on a per capita basis—a great deal of money per person goes to cultural arts. No matter what artistic pursuits you enjoy, you can find them here. You could spend every weekend in our arts districts and never run out of new things to do.

Music and Theater of Dallas-Fort Worth

Ballet Folklorico

Bass Performance Hall

Casa Mañana

Charles W. Eisemann Center

Circle Theatre

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Dallas Children’s Theater

Dallas Summer Musicals

The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre

Grapevine Opry

Irving Arts Center

Kalita Humphreys Theater

Latino Cultural Center

Majestic Theater

The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House

Moody Performance Hall

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

The Patty Granville Arts Center

Texas Ballet Theater

Museums of Dallas-Fort Worth

African American Museum

Amon Carter Museum

Cavanaugh Flight Museum

The Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park

Dallas Contemporary

Dallas Heritage Village

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Dallas Museum of Art

Fair Park

Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

Frontiers of Flight Museum

International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame

Kimbell Art Museum

The Meadows Museum

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Museum of the American Railroads

Nasher Sculpture Center

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

National Scouting Museum

National Soccer Hall of Fame

Perot Museum of Nature & Science

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Trammell & Margaret

Crow Collection of Asian Art

Chinese New Year at the Crow Collection of Asian Art

Dallas Contemporary

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Photo: DVisit Dallas

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Michael Samples

Photo: Crow Collection of Asian Art

Dallas Arts District

Dallas Museum of Art

Nasher Sculpture Center

Crow Collection of Asian Art

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science

The AT&T Performing Arts Center:

The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House

The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre

Moody Performance Hall

Annette Strauss Artist Square

Fort Worth Cultural District

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Kimbell Art Museum & Renzo Piano Pavilion

Darnell Street Auditorium

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Casa Mañana

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Fort Worth Community Arts Center

W.E. Scott Theatre

Nasher Sculpture Center

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Photo: Michael Samples

Photo: Nasher Sculpture Center

Photo: Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Parks and Recreation

Whether you have a big family, you’re a retiree, or a single adult, there are plenty of choices when you want to relax and have fun. Boating, water sports, hiking, biking, cricket, professional sports … the list is extensive. Below, find some of the most popular places to pass the time, where you can be part of the action, or just part of the audience.

Regional Parks and Nature Centers

Cedar Ridge Preserve

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with the Rory Myers Children’s Adventure Garden

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

Fort Worth Botanic and Japanese Gardens

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

River Legacy Park and Science Center

Trinity Forest Adventure Park

Trinity River Audubon Center

Zoos and Aquariums

Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park

Dallas World Aquarium

Dallas Zoo

Fort Worth Zoo

Professional Sports

Complexity Gaming (Esports organization)

Dallas Cowboys (NFL—Football)

Dallas Jackals (MLR—Rugby)

Dallas Mavericks (NBA—Basketball)

Dallas Pulse (MVL—Women’s Volleyball)

Dallas Renegades (UFL—Football)

Dallas Sidekicks (MASL—Indoor Soccer)

Dallas Stars (NHL—Hockey)

Dallas Trinity FC (USL—Women’s Soccer)

Dallas Wings (WNBA—Women’s Basketball)

FC Dallas (MLS—Soccer)

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

Frisco Fighters (IFL—Indoor Football)

Frisco RoughRiders (MiLB—Baseball)

Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL—Hockey)

Mesquite Rodeo

OpTic Gaming (Esports organization)

PGA Tour—CJ Cup Byron Nelson

PGA Tour—Charles Schwab Challenge

Stockyards Championship Rodeo

Texas Elite (WNFC—Women’s Football)

Texas Legends (NBAG—Basketball)

Texas Motor Speedway (Auto Racing)

Texas Rangers (MLB—Baseball)

Texas Super Kings (MLC—Cricket)

Cedar Hill State Park

Cedar Hill

n 75,000-acre Joe Pool Lake for fishing, boating, and kayaking

n 1,200 acres of hiking and biking trails

n All-terrain wheelchair reservations available

n More than 350 campsites, all near restrooms with hot showers

n Penn Farm Agricultural History Center with guided or self-guided tours

River Legacy Park

Arlington

n 1,300 acres of forested greenbelt

n 8 miles of paved trails and 10 miles of mountain bike trails

n Up to 8 miles of paddling from the canoe launch

n Custom playground and playscapes

n River Legacy Nature Center, a 12,000-square-foot, ADA-compliant facility

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Plano

n 200 acres of rolling hills

n Off-road biking trails

n Picnic pavilions available to reserve

n Playground

n Dog friendly

Meadowmere Park

Grapevine

n 288 acres of water, beaches, and green space on Lake Grapevine

n Home to WhoaZone, the largest aqua park obstacle course in Texas

n Fire pits, grills, and tent areas

n Swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and a playground

Green Space

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Trinity Park

Worth

n Located along the banks of the Trinity River dating back to 1892

n 252 acres with trails, fishing area, duck pond, playground, and miniature railroad

n Location of annual events such as Mayfest and the National Veterans Day Run

n 17.1 miles of hike and bike trails

n Shoreline picnic areas

n Dog friendly

n Kayak and paddleboard rentals

n Rowing and sailing opportunities

n Audubon Society bird watching

n Home to the Dallas Arboretum

n 5.2 acres of greenspace over a freeway next to the Arts District

n Performance pavilion, walking trails, dog park, children’s playground, and games area

n Free events like movies and music

n Food trucks every day n Accessible by M-Line Trolley and

North Texas Trails

With more than 180 miles of trails, Dallas has plenty of options when you want some

Additionally, the LOOP Dallas is an ongoing effort to connect existing and planned trails to create a contiguous 50-mile stretch around the city’s core.

When you look at the whole DFW region, the number of trails is closer to 775 miles and extends through neighborhoods and areas that are less populated.

A few recommended regional trails include Cedar Ridge Preserve in South Dallas; Dogwood Canyon in Cedar Hill, which offers hilly terrain; and Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano.

White Rock Lake Park

Klyde Warren Park

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Significant Projects

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is well known for taking on massive construction projects. They range from public infrastructure projects, such as the expansion of Interstate 35 and extending and connecting regional transit systems, to the creation of entirely new business parks and mixed-use developments, to land reclamation for parks and recreational development. No matter where you travel in North Texas, largescale construction projects are underway to improve the quality of life for area residents.

The Shops at RedBird

The $250 million, 95-acre RedBird Mall redevelopment project continues to deliver community-oriented success. Several openings and announcements celebrated the mall’s 50th anniversary in 2025. Vogel Alcove opened a 15,000-square-foot childcare facility that can accommodate 130 kids. Dallas College RedBird Center opened new classrooms and training labs with private sector support. And Children’s Health announced a new specialty center that will welcome patients beginning in late 2027.

Arlington Entertainment District

Arlington’s Entertainment District, home to the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, attracts more than 15 million visitors and $3 billion in spending. The Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium will host more 2026 World Cup matches than any other venue and the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington kicks off in 2026. The highly anticipated National Medal of Honor Museum opened in 2025 honoring those who have earned the highest award for valor in combat. The District is anchored by the mixed-use Texas Live!, Live! by Loews, and the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. And American by Loews, the third Loews project in the District, will begin construction in 2026.

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Under the banner of “Y’all Street,” the term for Dallas’s growing dominance in the global financial sector, new corporate offices for industry giants continued to make progress. Goldman Sachs topped out its $700 million signature campus anchoring the 11-acre NorthEnd mixed-use development near Victory Park. Up to 5,000 employees will begin moving in to the 14-story, 800,000-square-foot office tower overlooking a 1.5-acre park in 2028. Just a few blocks away, Bank of America will occupy more than half of the 500,000-square-foot Parkside Uptown accommodating 1,000 employees when complete in 2027. Developers who want to spearhead a catalytic renovation of the 72-story tower and plaza that currently carries Bank of America’s name have received approval from the Dallas City Council in the form of a tax increment financing agreement. Downtown’s tallest building could bring additional financial industry attention to the city’s core. All of these properties are in view of the iconic Klyde Warren Park , which will begin a $122 million, 1.7-acre extension in 2026.

Sherman-Denison

Texas Instruments is constructing a mega-site with plans for up to $40 billion in investment across four connected semiconductor fabrication plants in Sherman. The first fab, SM1, began 300mm chip production in 2025. Globitech, which opened a new $3.5 billion wafer facility in 2025, has announced an additional $4 billion investment for a second facility. Apple announced further investment in the region in partnership with both TI and Globitech to produce iPhone and iPad chips. And the $7 billion Preston Harbor residential community that includes a Margaritaville resort in Denison, and the 678-acre Cottonwood mixed-use development south of Sherman will provide new housing opportunities for area workers.

Collin Creek Mall Redevelopment

Centurion American’s Collin Creek Mall redevelopment is a $1 billion, 100-acre mixed-use project that will transform the site of Plano’s first major shopping center built in 1981 into a walkable destination. This phased project includes 500 singlefamily homes, 2,300 multifamily units, and 300 senior living units. A 2,000-space parking garage was completed in 2025 that will support 300,000 square feet of retail space currently under construction, and 1 million square feet of office space. The interior of the former mall will be converted into space for retail, city services, and medical providers. Work on an 8-acre Starlight Park will begin upon completion of street work.

Goldman Sachs

Parkside Uptown Bank of America Plaza

Texas Instruments

6 7 Airport Improvements Across the Region

DFW International Airport’s Terminal F, its first full terminal build in 20 years, is visibly underway. Since groundbreaking in 2024, the now $4 billion project has doubled in scope with an investment by American Airlines. The project boasts the “largest modular terminal expansion ever undertaken at any airport” to speed completion of 31 new gates, 15 of which will open in 2027. The terminal will include new facilities for ticketing, checkin, security, baggage handling, parking, and a Skylink station. Terminal F is the headline project in the $12 billion DFW Forward plan consisting of more than 180 projects.

At $2.5 billion, the Love Field Expansion Airport Program is the largest the City of Dallas has ever implemented. A 2025 agreement between the city and Southwest Airlines includes $800 million in pre-approved terminal funding for up to 12 new gates should Congress ever authorize such growth. Current plans include efficiency measures that would relocate ticketing and baggage claim functions, new garage construction, and new pedestrian bridges and roadway improvements.

McKinney National Airport broke ground on a $79 million terminal project in 2025 that will include a 46,000-square-foot facility with four gates. Passenger service is expected to begin in late 2026 serving 200,000 customers annually. The airport secured Avelo Airlines as its first airline in 2025, as well as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility to enhance the airport’s international connectivity.

Texas A&M-Fort Worth

Texas A&M is investing in downtown Fort Worth with a $350 million, 5-building Tier-1 research campus. An eightstory, $185 million Law and Education Building is nearing completion and will host the law school and engineering, biotech, and nutrition programs. The second Research and Innovation Building will be geared towards industry partnerships ranging from health care to aviation and aerospace. Tarleton State University will join the campus with a new Biotechnology Institute focusing on bioinformatics and computational modeling. The campus will also host key components of the Center for Advanced Aviation Technology awarded to the Texas A&M System in 2025.

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DFW International Airport Terminal F McKinney National Airport

8 Grandscape

Grandscape, a $1.5 billion, 433-acre mixed-use development in The Colony, continues to add new experiences. The Rustic, a music venue specializing in Americana, will open its second DFW venue in 2026. In 2025, Fritz’s Adventure, an indoor/outdoor family park, opened with a TreeTops Zipline Course and 100,000 square feet of explorable space. These concepts join Cosm’s immersive shared reality experiences, Tiger Woods’ PopStroke mini-golf experience, and TOCA Social think TopGolf for soccer.

AllianceTexas

AllianceTexas, the Hillwood -owned 27,000-acre master-planned community in Fort Worth, contributes more than $10 billion in economic impact per year. Alliance is home to the Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, an Amazon Air hub, a BNSF intermodal facility, UPS and FedEx ground sort hubs, and FTZ and Freeport Tax Exemption status. Alliance’s Mobility Innovation Zone, the MIZ, is dedicated to scaling and commercializing new surface and air mobility technologies. Following on the 2024 announcement of a $262 million Smart Port initiative that will integrate communication infrastructure, automation, and energy innovations to improve supply chain functions, Hillwood, BNSF, and the City of Fort Worth have announced the Alliance Logistics District to deploy autonomous vehicles along roadways in the freight corridor.

UT Southwestern Medical District Developments

Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center are partnering on a $5 billion pediatric health campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District (SWMD). The 33-acre campus will showcase two 12-story buildings and an eight-story tower that will serve as a hub for research, training, and technology development when it begins serving patients in 2031. A 2-millionsquare-foot hospital will include 552 beds, two helicopter pads, a Level I pediatric trauma center, a center for complex maternal and fetal health care, and many therapeutic elements.

Less than one mile to the southeast, UTSW is constructing the Texas Behavioral Health Center, Dallas’s first state psychiatric hospital scheduled to open in 2026. The Texas Legislature authorized construction of the 505,000-square-foot facility to help relieve extreme shortages of beds for psychiatric care which can lead to increased stress on North Texas emergency rooms and jails. The 292-bed facility will include both adult and pediatric wings.

The SWMD Transformation Project will stitch together the entire medical district. The $198 million streetscape and park redevelopment is using evidence-based design, research, innovation, and smart urban planning to turn an existing heat island into a resilient and sustainable place of healing more reflective of the public health institutions it will support.

Hall Park

Just south of The Star, world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, sits Hall Park, a $7 billion, 162-acre mixed-use campus in Frisco that has served as the best-in-class model for large-scale development in DFW. Hall Park is already home to 200-plus companies spanning across 15 buildings. Recent additions to Hall Park include the popular $40 million Kaleidoscope Park that just received approval for a $14 million, 1.4-acre expansion; The Monarch luxury apartment tower overlooking the park; the 224-room Hall Park Hotel recently named one of the best new hotels in the U.S.; and The Tower, a 16-story, 400,000-squarefoot trophy office building. The Frisco City Council approved a development agreement in 2025 for a 1,000-space parking garage. Nearby, a new $139 million, 10-story building will provide an additional 206,000 square feet of Class A office space by 2028.

Halperin Park

Phase 1 of the $300 million, 5-acre deck park over I-35E near the Dallas Zoo is more than 90% complete. Slated to open in 2026, Dallas’s second deck park will host community events celebrating FIFA World Cup matches. Amenities include a bandshell stage pavilion, amphitheater, multipurpose community building, water feature, and 15,000-square-foot lawn for performance events. A 12th Street Promenade will honor visionaries who have called the surrounding Oak Cliff community home. The Dallas City Council has approved $8 million in tax increment financing and bond funding to begin Phase 2 of the project that will double the size of the park which will sit atop a new tunnel built by TxDOT. The park is designed to help stitch together neighborhoods cleft by the opening of the I-35E freeway in 1960.

Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center’s pediatric health campus

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Future Projects

For the Dallas-Fort Worth region, there’s no time like the present to ensure that the bustling metro area remains an innovative, forwardthinking place for generations to come. Future developments spanning several years in planning and construction are helping to keep Dallas-Fort Worth at the forefront of industry and livability. The future of the metro area is rife with innovative developments, impactful architectural feats, and attention to design to strengthen the region’s appeal.

1 Fort Worth Convention Center

The city of Fort Worth completed a $95 million Phase I of its Convention Center project in late 2025, which included a 68,000-square-foot expansion, a new grand entrance, new food and beverage facilities, additional loading docks, and a straightening of Commerce Street in anticipation of a future adjoining convention hotel. The $606 million Phase 2 will completely modernize the facility adding an exhibit hall, meeting room, and ballroom space; a new 4-story structure with a central tower; and a plaza and terraces for outdoor events.

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2 Klyde Warren Park Expansion

Klyde Warren Park, a 5.4-acre urban oasis built over the top of Woodall Rogers Freeway, is arguably one of the most consequential projects in recent Dallas history, bringing 1.5 million visitors annually and opening significant economic development opportunities. A longplanned extension known as Phase 2.0 will begin in 2026 that extends the deck, adding 1.7 acres. A 24,000-square-foot indoor event facility will include a reception floor and two levels of event space. A 37,000-square-foot Jacobs Lawn will host festivals, markets, and a winter ice rink.

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3 Life Science Innovation Core

DeSoto’s Life Science Innovation Core, an 80-acre site located at the new DeSoto Professional Park, will offer a campus-like atmosphere for startups in the life science space to grow and scale. While the project is intended to fill the demand for more graduate lab space, it will also provide amenities that include residential and office space, plus a 14-acre retail area. The DeSoto Development Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early 2025 with anticipated groundbreaking for the first building in 2026.

Harold Simmons Park

Harold Simmons Park is a transformative project aimed at redefining Dallas’ relationship with its riverfront. The $325 million park near downtown, which broke ground in 2025, will feature a 40,000-square-foot event lawn, an event center, a six-tower playground, a water play area, picnic groves, a skate and bike park, a cable ferry, and more. Envisioned as 250 acres of green space along the Trinity River, the project is actually a series of parks that will overlook a nature preserve in the floodway. Once complete, the park will host cultural programs, recreation, education, and shared experiences. 5 4 6

The City of Fort Worth is moving forward with a $1.7 billion development near the city’s Cultural District . $45 million in tax increment financing has been approved for infrastructure funding associated with the Westside Village project. Upon full development, the 37-acre site would include 880,000 square feet of office space, 238,000 square feet of retail, nearly 1,800 apartments, and a 175-room hotel. Phase 1 broke ground in 2026 to include 308 apartments, 100,000 square feet of office, retail, restaurants and entertainment space with completion dates in 2027 and 2028.

Located in northern Frisco near the Dallas North Tollway, Firefly Park is a 217-acre mixed use development that represents up to $4 billion in total investments over the span of three phases. In Phase 1, Aurora, an 18-story residential tower with 233 units and The Noc, a 5-story, 187-unit apartment building, broke ground in 2025. A 2026 start date is scheduled for retail elements, a wedding chapel and event center, 234 townhomes, a 1,400 space garage, a 190-room Dream Hotel, and a 45-acre park with stocked ponds and 25,000-square-foot amphitheater.

Hi Line Square

Dallas’s historic Design District will become home to Hi Line Square, a 2.2acre, mixed-use development breaking ground in 2026. Hi Line will feature a 17-story office tower with 186,000 square feet of workspace and connection to a 6,000-square-foot outdoor terrace. A 30-story residential tower will offer 300 units with unimpeded views of downtown from the highest swimming pool in Dallas. The first two floors will offer 45,000 square feet of high-end retail and showroom space. A fitness complex and padel club—a racket sport similar to pickleball— will open in 2026, and four upscale restaurants have already opened.

River Central

River Central is a $2 billion planned mixeduse project that will reclaim 140 acres of suitable floodplain spread along the Trinity River through Fort Worth and Grand Prairie south of DFW Airport. The project components currently include a 140room hotel, 120,000 square feet of office space, a live music venue, 60,000 square feet of retail, apartments, townhomes, restaurants, and 50 acres of open space. With an expected groundbreaking in 2026, River Central will be located near the Trinity Railway Express’s CenterPort Station, increasing the amount of transit-oriented development in the region.

UNT Dallas Area Developments

Two enormous mixed-use projects abutting the UNT Dallas campus mark a new chapter for an underdeveloped area. University Hills is a $1 billion, 270-acre master-planned community that broke ground in 2025. Thousands of residential units, 1.5 million square feet of commercial space, 50 acres of green space, and the potential of a new sports stadium and major grocer will transform the area. Just down the block is Rivulet, a 90-acre master-planned mixed-use project that will feature 300 singlefamily homes, 240 apartments, a 20-acre retail district, and a public library/innovation center. The project received a $24 million grant from the City of Dallas for infrastructure costs.

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Staybolt Street Entertainment District

The Staybolt Street Entertainment District in Mansfield is a $1.5 billion, 300-acre mixed-use district anchored by an $88 million, 7,500-seat multi-purpose stadium set to open in 2026. FC Dallas will manage the facility—home to the MLS NEXT Pro affiliate North Texas Soccer Club—as a talent development pipeline. At full buildout, Staybolt Street will include 750 rooms among three AI-powered hotels; 700-plus multifamily units within two residential communities; 50,000 square feet of medical office space; and a wide mix of entertainment and retail with the goal of creating a sports- and wellnessanchored live, stay, and play ecosystem.

Dallas Convention Center

A $3.7 billion realignment of the Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center, ratified by voters in a $1.2 billion bond proposition, will reorient the current footprint 90 degrees on a northsouth axis. The existing facility will be torn down and replaced with a 2.5 million-square-foot convention center, connecting downtown to surrounding neighborhoods with a potential deck park spanning I-30. The Master Plan calls for doubling ballroom space to 105,000 square feet, more than doubling meeting room space to 180,000 square feet, and increasing exhibition space to 750,000 square feet. In the interim, the existing facility will serve as the only global broadcast center for 2,000 journalists during the 2026 World Cup

11 UTA West Campus

The University of Texas at Arlington, an R-1 university for its high level of research activity, is constructing a UTA West campus to serve 10,000 students. The campus will sit on 51 acres in west Fort Worth and the UT Board of Regents approved $150 million for its first building to break ground in 2026. UTA West will be dedicated to fostering economic development and meeting STEM-related educational needs in one of the fastestgrowing areas in the country with the first 1,000 students enrolling in fall 2028. Discussions are underway with Tarrant County College, Weatherford College, and local school districts on creating student pipelines to the university.

The Mix

Located in the North Platinum Corridor of Frisco, The Mix is a $3 billion, 112acre project that will include 2 million square feet of office space, 375,000 square feet of retail, two hotels, 630 townhomes and urban living units, and 16 acres of green space at full buildout. The first phase of the development broke ground in 2025 with an upscale retail center anchored by Whole Foods and a StreetLights Residential multifamily development. Phase one encompasses 28 acres, on which will sit approximately 100,000 square feet of retail space, a 115,000-square-foot medical office building, 635 apartments, and a portion of an 8-acre central park. In 2025, the council also approved $113 million in performance-based grants for infrastructure and remediation support.

12 Haggard Farms

One of the last remaining urban farm tracts in DFW, owned since the mid1800s by a Plano pioneer family, will become a $750 million, 142-acre mixeduse development. The full project will include 200,000 square feet of retail, 650,000 square feet of office space, 700 multifamily units, a hotel, and 10 acres of green space. The project will also include The Almanac, a farm-to-marketthemed dining center with outdoor event space. Phase I of the project began in late 2025 and will include 100,000 square feet of retail, 350 multifamily units, 188 townhomes, a 3-acre park, and hiking and biking trails with a 2028 delivery date.

Panther Island

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers secured $400 million necessary to complete the Central City Flood Control Project that will create Panther Island. Construction on a critical $1 billion flood control project will break ground in 2026 that will create two bypass channels to reroute the Trinity River. This component is scheduled for a 2029 completion date with dams and pump stations being completed three years later. Construction on the north channel will take three years to complete, while design plans for the south channel are underway. The project is expected to open up 338 acres of developable real estate along a highdensity, mixed-use urban waterfront. The city of Fort Worth and Tarrant Regional Water District envision a walkable business and entertainment district and are soliciting developer proposals.

16 Sloan Corners

A 500-acre mixed-use project in Allen and Fairview, Sloan Corners will result in a development that could total more than $3 billion in value and fill one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s largest undeveloped intersections. In 2026, the Allen CIty Council awarded incentives for their portion of the development, a 261-acre

17 Sunset Amphitheater

McKinney will soon be home to the region’s newest entertainment facility, Sunset Amphitheater, coming in 2027. The $300 million venue is located on 46 acres and will accommodate up to 20,000 attendees for larger events, though the flexible space can scale

Toyota Stadium Renovations

Toyota Stadium in Frisco is home of DFW’s Major League Soccer franchise, FC Dallas, as well as the National Soccer Hall of Fame. A $182 million renovation project kicked off in 2025 that will increase seating capacity by 10%, install the largest soccer stadium

Why Downtown Dallas?

It starts with a thriving economy, a deep and diverse talent pool, and unbeatable connectivity. Add a walkable urban core, seamless access to major airports, and Texas’ famously business-friendly environment, and the advantage becomes clear. From innovative startups to global Fortune 500 leaders, companies of every size are choosing Downtown Dallas as the place to grow, compete, and succeed.