DRC'S TOP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES
The DRC works with our regional and state allies to recruit companies and talent. We focus on companies that pay living wages, lift underserved areas of our region, bring future technologies and innovation, and make our region a better place for all people to live, work, and do business.
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- Target and support company moves and expansions to the Dallas Region
- Recruit more headquarters than any other U.S. region
- Add more jobs than any other U.S. region
- Be a top 5 U.S. region for new high-tech jobs
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
The DRC’s economic development team 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.
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INFORMATION
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- Detailed data, maps, information, and publications
- Estimates of state and local incentives
- Consultations and research support from our experience team
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COORDINATION
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- Distribution or compilation of RFPs
- Connections with local cities, state, companies, and service providers
- Itinerary recommendations to support an effective field visit
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HOSTING
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- Itinerary, travel, and hospitality arrangements
- Regional, city, state, service provider, and expert presentations
- Meetings with peer executives from local companies
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WELCOMING
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- Information, publications, and orientations for relocating employees
- Executive welcome orientations, receptions, and meals with peers
- Support to achieve local corporate social responsibility goals
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GET ENGAGED
Economic Development Councils
Promote and drive important business initiatives through participation on an Economic Development council or task force.
Economic Development Newsletter
Subscribe to the Economic Development newsletter to stay connected with top news and upcoming DRC events and initiatives.