Economic Development
I see Quality Economic Development as the key to continued job growth, increased property values, new commercial and residential growth and improved lifestyle. In its most basic terms, it’s the importation of new dollars into our communities.
We’ve been fortunate in NETC with continued growth and a somewhat stable business climate; I believe this has happened because our cities and our citizens have demanded a higher level of quality concerning development. When you demand quality, you receive long term valve. We’ve had numerous major corporate investments in NETC which include Fidelity Investments-2,500 new jobs, Blue Cross Blue Shield-300 new jobs, Deloitte & Touche-800 new jobs. Most cities in Precinct 3 are experiencing a stable commercial base. The H.E.B. area has major retail and conference center projects progressing. The Town Center projects in Southlake, Colleyville, Keller and North Richland Hills are doing well. Keller and Watagua have had retail projects started, Grapevine continues to benefit from the commercial giant they have created in retail/tourism around the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Great Wolf Lodge and Grapevine Mills. North Fort Worth and the Alliance corridor is one of the fastest growth areas in the country.
Our Economic Development department works with all cities in Precinct 3 to help facilitate bringing new or expanded business opportunities to our area. We believe that a potential user needs to fit the demographics of the area they choose to operate in. Quality and stability are the important factors we look at when assisting any relocation.