International Economic Development

Welcome to Dallas/Fort Worth, a progressive and innovative city with a wealth of resources that make it an ideal business climate and global metro. DFW is known as the international "Gateway to the Americas" due to its central location and world-class transportation infrastructure. With the U.S.'s third busiest airport, DFW International Airport, and the world's first 100 percent industrial airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, the region has excelled in passenger air travel and air cargo operations which facilitate international exchange.
DFW ranks among the top five U.S. metropolitan areas for business expansions, relocations and employment growth. Twenty-four Fortune 500 companies have founded their headquarters in DFW to take advantage of our region's business climate and abundance of educated workers. These companies and DFW's many international business leaders have made it a strong climate for international trade. In 2007 the value of goods and services exchanged with partners in over 210 countries around the world reached 58.2 billion dollars.

We hope you join with the Chamber's initiatives to advance the region's strength as a premier international business center.

Frank Roby
Chair, International Business Council
Chairman and Founder, Concero Global

	Advocacy Learn more about the Chamber's stance on international legislative issues, such as trade liberalization, immigration reform and the foreign investment climate.
	Schedule a Delegation and Other Services The Dallas Regional Chamber's International Business Council offers various international business services, including hosting foreign delegations, providing strategic market research and partnership development services, and processing Certificates of Origin.
	International Trade Statistics and Information DFW Foreign Consulates Trading Partners & Trade Growth
	Global DFW Study Global DFW is an on-going research project designed to help decision-makers understand the regions competitive position in the global economy
	International Business Council The Chamber formed the International Business Council to provide the region with a vehicle to effectively assemble all parties related to its international resources and infrastructure. The Council seeks to unite and engage the international business community and promote the region's global growth. Program of Work International Business Council Investors 2008 Accomplishments News and Events