Dallas Economic Development Corporation

Building Enterprise AI at Scale

Dallas is emerging as a powerful platform for enterprise AI. Our Fortune 500 base gives AI companies direct access to major customers across financial services, aviation, healthcare, real estate, and logistics. Dallas-headquartered companies including AT&T, CBRE and Southwest Airlines offer large-scale environments where AI can be tested and deployed, while innovators like Island and Verily demonstrate the city’s growing AI capabilities.

With strong job growth and strong purchasing power for tech talent, Dallas has the scale, customers, and workforce to turn AI innovation into enterprise impact.

Learn more: www.dallasedc.com

Big Tex, Big Impact: The State Fair of Texas

Opening September 25, the State Fair of Texas is more than a Dallas tradition - it’s a major economic engine. For 24 days, Fair Park draws millions of visitors, generates hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity, and supports jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation, and more.

From Big Tex to the Texas Star, the Fair puts Dallas on a national stage while showcasing the culture, energy, and quality of life that make our city an exceptional place to live, work, invest, and grow.

Learn more: https://bigtex.com/

The Next Chapter for Southern Dallas

Southern Dallas is drawing new investment, with high-potential areas including Fair Park, University Hills, Cedar Crest, and the RedBird/Dallas Executive Airport corridor. Public agencies hold more than 450 acres near the airport alone, creating opportunities for mixed-use development and advanced manufacturing.

Learn more about Southern Dallas investment opportunities: www.dallasedc.com

Competitive Costs. Greater Opportunity.

Dallas gives businesses and talent more room to grow. Key operating costs are 2% to 21% below the national average, while Dallas’ cost of living is 1.6% below the U.S. average, with meaningful savings in housing and transportation.

Add Texas’ no state personal or corporate income tax, and Dallas delivers a compelling cost advantage for companies, employees, and investment.

Contact Dallas Economic Development Corporation (Dallas EDC) to discuss your future growth here: www.dallasedc.com

A Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Dallas manufacturers benefit from central U.S. access, integrated rail, road, and air infrastructure, and a workforce pipeline built through partnerships with local colleges. The manufacturing base spans electronics, aerospace components, and fabricated materials, anchored by companies including Texas Instruments and Trinity Industries.

Find out how Dallas EDC can support your manufacturing operation: www.dallasedc.com

Dallas Design District: Creativity Drives Growth

The Dallas Design District has evolved into a thriving center for design, architecture, hospitality, technology, and creative business. Alongside renowned showrooms and galleries, innovative companies are choosing the district for its distinctive character, adaptive workspaces, and proximity to the city's urban core.

Learn more about Dallas' dynamic business environment at https://dallasedc.com/.

Two Airports, Global Reach

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the world's fourth-busiest airport, connects Dallas to 194 domestic and 77 international destinations, while Dallas Love Field Airport offers high-frequency corporate access just seven miles from downtown. Together, DFW's airports generate an estimated $38 billion annually and support more than 634,000 jobs.

Explore how global connectivity strengthens the business case for Dallas: https://dallasedc.com/competitive-advantages/transportation/.

Today is North Texas Giving Day. Communities Foundation of Texas covers all transaction and technology fees, so 100% of every donation goes directly to nonprofits across North Texas.

Dallas Economic Development Corporation (Dallas EDC) encourages everyone in our community to take part, whether that means a gift to a favorite cause or a first-time donation to an organization doing new work. Dallas has always shown up when it counts, and today is another chance to put that generosity and can-do spirit into action.

Find a cause and give: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/.

A City Built for Living, Not Just Working

Dallas offers a competitive cost of living, no state personal income tax, and neighborhoods ranging from the walkable Dallas Arts District to Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum. With roughly 1.33 million residents and a young, working-age population, Dallas gives employees room to grow their careers without leaving the city they call home.

Learn more about quality of life in Dallas: https://dallasedc.com/competitive-advantages/living/

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Dallas Economic Development Corporation (Dallas EDC) recognizes the Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs, artists, and business owners who help drive Dallas's economy and culture. Their businesses, cultural institutions, and neighborhoods shape our city's growth and character.

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