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
