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El Paso Bucks National Trends
By Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine (Jun 08)
While much of the nation is worried about the downturn in the housing and financial markets, the citizens of El Paso can see the light at the end of the tunnel. MoreTexas Enjoys a Competitive Edge in Today’s Global Economy
By Lisa A. Bastian (Apr/May 08)
This past March, the state of Texas announced an estimated 370,000 businesses will receive a tax cut of $90 million in the form of a one-year suspension of the unemployment insurance replenishment tax. More
A conversation with… Aaron Demerson, Executive Director, Office of the Governor of Texas–Economic Development and Tourism
By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)
“The fact of the matter is for the fifth year in a row, we are the number-one exporter in the United States. We export over $150 billion in products such as computers and electronics, chemicals, and machinery and transportation equipment. Our top export countries are Mexico and Canada, followed by a host of Asian–Pacific countries.” MoreNorth American Automotive Industry Continues to Deliver
By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)
Despite recent challenges, automakers and suppliers continue to exhibit confidence in the United States and Canada by announcing new projects and expansions and employing thousands of skilled workers. MoreAn In-Depth Look at the Southern States
By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Aug 07)
The Southern states are thriving, thanks to entrepreneurs with innovative high-tech ideas, strong public and private investment, and enthusiastic support from state and local governments. More2007 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards
By Mark Crawford (Jun/Jul 07)
Area Development’s annual Gold and Silver Shovel awards honor states that have generated top job-creation and investment projects across the nation. These states are highly active in business development, from conducting foreign trade missions to crafting innovative incentive packages and work-force development programs — all of which attract new companies, stimulate investment, create jobs, and strengthen tax bases. MoreLocation Texas: Wide Open For Business
By Steve Stackhouse (Jun/Jul 07)
As Toyota was searching for a place to build a new truck plant, San Antonio was bubbling to the top of the list. The city — and the whole state, really — had everything the automaker was seeking, including a prime location, excellent infrastructure of all kinds, a can-do attitude, a business-friendly environment, and a lucrative market of its own. More State Contacts
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Texas Economic Development Corp. - www.texaswideopenforbusiness.com
Texas, the number-one exporting state in the U.S., is wide open for business, with a business climate that's second to none.Aaron Demerson, Exec. Dir.
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
512-936-0100
Fax: 512-936-0080
Local Contact
Denton Chamber Econ. Dev. - www.dentonedp.com
Denton is located north of Dallas and Fort Worth at the convergence of Interstate 35E and 35W, and currently experiencing a growth explosion. Denton Economic Development services include site selection assistance, development updates, work force development, demographics, maps, traffic counts, and other useful information. The City of Denton offers incentive packages that include triple freeport tax exemption, tax abatement, electric industrial development rider, industrial revenue bonds, and Chapter 380 loans. Denton is also in the process of the establishment of a foreign-trade zone.Karen Dickson, V.P.
414 Parkway
Denton, TX 76201
940-382-7151
Fax: 940-382-0040
Local Contact
DeSoto Economic Development Corp. - www.desototexas.com
DeSoto is located at the crossroads of the NAFTA corridor and features a skilled technology workforce.Judy Hudson, Dir., Bus. Dev.
211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
DeSoto, TX 75115
972-230-9611
Fax: 972-230-9670
Local Contact
Mission Economic Development Authority - www.missioneda.org
Mission offers the location, international crossings, and infrastructure necessary to compete in today's global market.Pat Townsend Jr., Pres./CEO
901 Business Park Dr., Ste. 200
Mission, TX 78572
956-585-0040
Fax: 956-581-0470
Local Contact
Pearland Economic Development Corp. - www.pearlandedc.com
Pearland, just minutes from Houston, offers big-city amenities with a small-town atmosphere — the perfect place to live & work.Fred Welch, Dir.
3519 Liberty Dr.
Pearland, TX 77581
800-240-3684
281-652-1627
Fax: 281-652-1704
Local Contact
Brooks Development Authority - www.bc-b.com
Brooks City-Base in San Antonio is a premier location for research, technology, and business created through innovative economic development.Donald E. Jakeway, Pres./CEO.
1 B.D.A. Crossing, Ste. 100
San Antonio, TX 78235
210-678-3300
Fax: 210-678-3338
Local Contact
Seagoville Economic Development Corp. - www.seagovilleedc.com
Seagoville, located in Dallas County, is an economical and ideally located choice for industrial and retail business.Carlos Vigil, Pres.
1512 N. Hwy. 175
Seagoville, TX 75159
972-287-9944
972-287-9939
Local Contact
Seguin Economic Development Corp. - www.seguinedc.com
Seguin is located 30 miles east of San Antonio, and is home to such companies as Continental Automotive and Alamo Group.Ms. Terry Trevino, Director, Economic Development
P.O. Box 591
211 N. River St.
Seguin, TX 78156
888-4-SEGUIN
830-401-2476
Fax: 830-401-2358
Local Contact
City of Sugar Land - www.sugarlandecodev.com
Sugar Land, located southwest of Houston, offers an educated work force, aggressive economic development program, and lower tax rates.Regina Morales, Dir., Econ. Dev.
2700 Town Center Blvd. N.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
281-275-2229
Fax: 281-275-2217
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