WHY DALLAS?
Your contacts and relationships might unlock the next great corporate move to our region. Economic Development is one of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s critical missions. Tell us about a corporation you believe is an ideal candidate for recruitment.
CONTACTMike Rosa, Vice President, Economic Development
(214) 746-6735 |
mrosa@dallaschamber.org 2012 CORPORATE MOVES- California-based Inogen Inc., a manufacturer of oxygen therapy equipment, will open a corporate office in Richardson, adding 200 jobs.
- The medical manufacturing company Greatbatch, Inc. announced plans to relocate its global headquarters from Buff alo, NY to Frisco.
- MV Transportation, a California-based transportation contract firm announced its headquarter relocation to Dallas.
- Christus Health will consolidate its corporate offices in Irving, TX in a move that will add about 650 jobs in North Texas.
- Kohl’s will open a 951,000 square foot fulfillment center in DeSoto.
ATTRIBUTES- Critical mass of corporate headquarters creates a proven world-classheadquarters business environment
- A large experienced headquarters-specific labor force
- Strong regional and state economy
- DFW and Texas consistently rank as low-cost, low-tax, and high quality corporate environments
- Pro-business mindset at local and state level
- The DFW region now ranks as the fourth largest U.S. metro
TRANSPORTATION- Central US location featuring DFW International Airport
- New Qantas Airways service direct from DFW to Australia
- JetBlue Airways is now serving DFW Airport
- New Emirates service direct from DFW to Dubai
- Superior air, highway, rail, and telecommunications crossroads
- The regional light rail system will connect with DFW Airport in 2014.
- Dallas Love Field wide open to long-haul U.S. flights in 2014.
COST & INCENTIVES- No corporate or personal income tax
- Total operating costs compare very favorably with other major US business hubs.
- Local and state tax incentives and cash grants
- Cities in our region are ready to offer abatement's, rebates, exemptions and grants.
DALLAS CORE- More than $12 billion in development is underway in the urban coreand throughout Dallas, such as the Klyde Warren Park and the42-story Museum Tower Dallas residential building.
- The Dallas Core is home to the Dallas Arts District, a 19-block zone that includes the city’s most prestigious arts venues.
- The 23-story, 1,001-room Omni Dallas Hotel, opened in 2011, has changed the downtown skyline.
- Downtown Dallas has more than 20 parks and plazas providing community space for recreation, rest and relaxation
