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Avelo Airlines begins commercial passenger service at McKinney National Airport Nov. 11. [Photo: Avelo Airlines]
Countdown to DTX: McKinney National Airport Just Weeks Away From First Commercial Passenger Flights
by Sandra Engelland | Oct 22, 2026
The airport, dubbed DTX for airline service, opens its new terminal Nov. 11. Avelo Airlines plans to have nonstop flights to 11 destinations by the end of December.
by Sandra Engelland |
Aug 27, 2026
As Taiwanese companies expand operations in North Texas, the three-day event aims to pair U.S. buyers with more than 100 suppliers.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Aug 18, 2026
With the goal of turning the 2.68-acre site into a dynamic mixed-use hub, the city plans to unveil its interim gathering space at a Community Celebration Aug. 22.
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by Hilary Weaver |
Jul 14, 2026
The Taiwan-based company is expanding its power management and AI infrastructure business to a planned 650,000-square-foot facility.
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[Photo: AllianceTexas, Debra Hale/Hillwood]
AllianceTexas Is Building America’s First Autonomous Logistics Ecosystem and Redefining North Texas as the Future of Freight
by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone | Jun 2, 2026
Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development has long served as a proving ground for what’s next in logistics. Now, through decades of public-private partnership, the creation of a Smart Port, and the integration of forward-thinking policy, AllianceTexas is helping define the future of freight by positioning North Texas to lead in the algorithmic age of supply chain infrastructure.
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sponsored by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone
by Quincy Preston |
Mar 4, 2026
The state attracted more than 1,400 projects and $75 billion in capital investment in 2025 — more than twice the projects of the second-ranked state.
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by Quincy Preston |
Aug 6, 2025
At the statewide TUNIE meeting hosted at SMU, top local economic developers laid out how they’re teaming up with universities to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Leaders from Dallas, Richardson, Frisco, and McKinney talked anchor institutions to smart-city pilots—but for better partnerships, one ask rose to the top: “Who do I call first?”
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 5, 2025
David E. Snow brings more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and economic development. He most recently was president and CEO of the University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation.
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Left: Anthony Michelic, partner at Jorgenson Pace; Right: Todd Jorgenson, managing partner at Jorgenson Pace [Photos: LinkedIn]
EDC Headhunter Merger: Dallas’ The PACE Group Teams With North Carolina’s Jorgensen Consulting
by Lance Murray | Aug 7, 2024
Known for their work in economic development, community development, and nonprofit, Jorgenson Pace will conduct high-level searches nationwide for leadership positions in economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, downtown development, government, and other not-for-profit organizations.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 28, 2024
NTXIA's new Urban Resilience Fellowship Program, launched in partnership with UT Arlington and UT Dallas, connects students from universities and higher education institutions across Dallas-Fort Worth with community and industry partners. The pioneering initiative "aims to nurture emerging leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges facing the North Texas community."
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 5, 2024
According to a new report from Dallas-based JLL, society is accelerating the volume of data it creates at a rapid rate—and that data is foundational to how we work, live, and play. That's led to sharply increasing demand for data centers in a time of tightening supply, forcing a shift toward secondary and new, emerging markets.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 14, 2023
JCNA's model plant in Fort Worth will be its cornerstone North American R&D hub, driving innovations for the EV market and creating over 120 jobs by 2025.
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[Credit: Francesco Scatena/istockphoto]
Dallas Launches New Incentive Tools Targeted at Underserved Areas
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Apr 5, 2023
Dallas city officials have implemented a new Incentive Policy that includes a range of new tools to promote investment in underserved areas, including standardized tax abatements, community development loans and grants, predevelopment loans, and an infrastructure investment fund. These measures are expected to spur new development, create jobs, and enhance equity for all Dallas residents.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 29, 2022
GKN Aerospace, which has its U.S. headquarters in Irving, will relocate its North America additive manufacturing center of excellence to the Lone Star Commerce Center in Fort Worth....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 26, 2022
Johnson launched the ‘Mayor’s Franchise Initiative’ to foster economic growth earlier this week. Carlos White’s goal will be to make Dallas “a global hub for franchising” by forming partnerships that can help teach city residents how to create, systematize, and scale successful businesses.
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Mar 5, 2022
Dallas-Fort Worth is a contender—not only nationally, but on the global stage.
Here's what real estate and economic development leaders have to say about the region's 'X factors.'
Here's what real estate and economic development leaders have to say about the region's 'X factors.'
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