Richardson Economic Development Department

Richardson is building new connections with Finland🗺️

Representatives from the Consulate General of Finland in Houston recently joined Richardson Economic Development, Startup Runway, and UT Dallas for a conversation focused on helping Finnish startups and companies explore opportunities in North Texas and the U.S. market.

The discussion highlighted Richardson resources, connections to the local business community, research and commercialization opportunities, and support available to companies looking to establish and grow a U.S. presence.

Through partnerships like Startup Runway, Richardson is helping create pathways for international companies to connect with the people, resources, and opportunities that can support long-term growth.

AT&T is expanding its presence in Richardson, reinforcing the Lakeside campus as a destination for long-term corporate investment.

Today, the City announced a new economic development agreement with Provident Corp. supporting AT&T’s lease of an additional 190,000 square feet at 2201 and 2221 Lakeside Boulevard. The expansion includes a 12-year lease and continued investment in the campus.

The agreement advances Richardson’s broader economic development strategy of partnering with property owners to modernize existing corporate campuses, retain and grow major employers, and position legacy office properties for long-term success.

Located along US 75, Lakeside remains one of Richardson’s most prominent corporate campuses and continues to attract significant reinvestment. The surrounding area, including nearby Galatyn Commons, has been a major focus of Richardson’s commercial office revitalization strategy in recent years. Since 2024, announcements involving companies including Halff, 1Finity (formerly Fujitsu), and GEICO have represented nearly 1 million square feet of commercial office activity.

Read the full release at RichardsonEconomicDevelopment.com/News

Continental Electronics Corporation continues to grow in Richardson🏢

The company has added 73,000 square feet at Lookout Logistics Center to support growing customer service operations, further strengthening its Richardson presence alongside its offices at Galatyn Commons and manufacturing operations already located at Lookout Logistics Center.

For more than 75 years, Continental Electronics has advanced radio frequency technology serving scientific, industrial, government, defense, and broadcast sectors around the world. Its continued growth in Richardson reflects the strength of our local business ecosystem and aligns with several of the city’s target industry clusters, including advanced manufacturing, technology, research and development, and professional services.

Continental Electronics’ expansion adds to Richardson’s long-standing legacy in telecommunications, advanced electronics, high-tech innovation, and talent pipeline… reinforcing why companies with specialized technical expertise continue to choose Richardson as a place to grow.

Truck Yard Richardson officially opens today, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city.

Located in Richardson Restaurant Park along Central Expressway between Floyd Road and James Drive, the new venue transforms a longtime property with food, daily live music, and outdoor gathering spaces. It also adds new activity to Restaurant Park as reinvestment continues in the area.

Projects like this require long-term vision, persistence, and commitment to move from concept to completion. We congratulate the entire Truck Yard team on reaching this milestone and appreciate their investment in the community.

We look forward to seeing Truck Yard become part of Richardson’s growing business landscape.

Richardson continues to build connections with innovators looking to grow in the U.S.

The 2026 Global Business Meetup Program visited The IQ®HQ to explore the city’s technology ecosystem and potential business expansion opportunities. Entrepreneurs from leading Korean technology universities represented industries including AI, software, healthcare, biotech, aerospace, energy and smart infrastructure.

As part of the visit, the delegation met with UT Dallas entrepreneurs from the Venture Development Center and IQ®HQ Catalyst to exchange ideas and make connections within Richardson’s innovation community.

Visits like this create opportunities to introduce international companies and entrepreneurs to Richardson’s talent, research institutions, business resources, and established technology community, while building relationships that can support future investment and growth.