In the first six months of 2025, the DRC — powered by our Tomorrow Fund investors and more than 700 members and partners — has helped further our region’s position as the nation’s undisputed leader in economic growth, innovation, and opportunity.
This mid-year report showcases the measurable impact we’ve achieved together. Every victory was fueled by your investment in our shared vision for an even stronger Dallas Region.
Prosperity & Economic Development
The Dallas Region isn’t just competing—we’re dominating.
- 37 corporate locations secured, including 14 headquarters — plus both Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange chose Dallas for regional presences
- Led all Texas metros in economic development, powering the state to a historic 13th-consecutive Governor’s Cup
- Launched AI Office Hours — a one-of-a-kind service offering free, personalized sessions connecting companies with AI experts to unlock a competitive advantage
- Dallas was named the #1 headquarters destination by site selection consultants for the second straight year
Education, Talent & Workforce
Building tomorrow’s workforce today.
- Published the definitive 2025 DFW Higher Education Review, connecting companies and lawmakers to every aspect of Texas’s #1 higher education region
- Launched Talent Labs, with 40 regional employers representing 485,000+ employees working on breakthrough talent strategies
- Helped secure more than $10 billion in new funding for education and workforce priorities
- Championed Dallas County’s groundbreaking child care pilot program while advocating for employer-driven solutions at the state and local levels
Public Policy
Your voice, amplified in Austin.
- Secured dedicated, long-term water infrastructure funding critical for our region’s continued growth
- Championed the extension and enhancement of Texas’ R&D tax credit, fueling our innovation economy
- Tracked 563 bills, held 152 meetings with lawmakers, submitted 34 written testimonies — sending 28 priority bills to the Governor’s desk
- Helped deliver $62 billion in state budget allocations for DRC legislative priorities
Quality of Life
Creating a prosperous future for all communities.
- Seeded the Dreams Experience Academy, opening pathways into the $3 trillion media and tech economy for Dallas youth
- Joined and invested $500,000 in the Safe in the City initiative to drive business development through community vibrancy in downtown Dallas
- Launched targeted Say Yes to Dallas campaign to reshape perceptions and showcase Southern Dallas County’s business opportunities and cultural assets
- Empowered community-oriented real estate developers through ongoing support of the Community Developers Roundtable
DRC Event Highlights
Where vision meets action.
- DRC Annual Meeting: Sports titans gathered to showcase the Dallas Region’s community-building power
- Austin Fly-In: Business leaders united at the Texas Capitol to champion regional priorities
- Convergence AI Dallas: AI leaders revealed game-changing business transformations at a summit in ‘North America’s AI powerhouse’
- Opportunity Summit: More than 150 companies came together to explore Southern Dallas County’s strategic advantages and booming development opportunities
