Site Selectors
Dallas' pro-business climate, low taxes and central location offer an unbeatable competitive advantage for relocating and expanding businesses. Our staff is prepared to assist you by providing the following services:
- Locate greeenfield sites/buildings individually suited to your project needs
- Supply local and regional data and information
- Coordinate site-selection visits to the City
- Negotiate a customized incentive package
- Serve as a liaison with State and County officials
Dallas' Competitive Advantages
Dallas has many compelling advantages for relocating and expanding businesses. See how Dallas fits your company's needs.
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Target Industries
Several industries have proven to be very successful in Dallas. See more information about Dallas' target industries.
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Incentives
Growing Business Community
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How Dallas stacks up 
Rankings & Ratings
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Texas is the #1 relocation destination in the U.S. for five straight years.
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Dallas ranked 2nd for Highest Job Growth for the Last 5 Years.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Highest Job Growth for the Last 5 Years
July 2010
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Dallas ranks 3rd on the list of Best Cities for New College Grads.
Bloomberg Businessweek
Best Cities for New College Grads
July 2010
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Dallas-Fort Worth ranks #3 for New and Expanded Corporate Facilities in 2009.
Site Selection Magazine
New & Expanded Corporate Facilities
March 2010
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Texas has the 3rd lowest Overall Tax Burden.
Forbes.com
Overall Tax Burden
April 2010
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The Dallas-Fort Worth economy ranked 6th largest in U.S., at $379.9 Billion.
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In Forbes Magazine Article “World Capitals of the Future,” Joel Kotkin writes “North America boasts at least three genuine emerging world-class cities: Calgary, Houston and Dallas."
Forbes Magazine
Emerging World-Class Cities, Joel Kotkin
September 2009
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Texas ranks #1 in number of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.
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Texas is the #1 exporting U.S. state for eight straight years.
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Dallas-Fort Worth named #1 Major Market of the Decade for Success in Landing Major New Employers and Investment.
Southern Business and Development Magazine
Major Market of the Decade for Success in Landing Major New Employers and Investment
April 2010
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For the sixth year in a row, Texas is the #1 place to do business.
Rankings & Ratings

Dallas ISD Talented and Gifted High School ranked #1 and the Magnet High School for Science and Engineering ranked #2 in the nation.
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The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area ranks 10th among America's Most Entertaining Cities.
Forbes Magazine
America's Most Entertaining Cities
September 2009
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Texas ranks #3 in tech exports to China in 2009.
TechAmerica
TechAmerica Foundation Report, Tech Exports
November 2010
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Dallas-Fort Worth ranks 10th in a Global Competitiveness Study by the Greater Dallas Regional Chamber Economist Consortium Report.
Greater Dallas Regional Chamber, Economist Consortium Report
Global Competitiveness
April 2009
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Dallas makes Newsweek's Top 10 Places in America Poised for Recovery and NewGeography.com's 10 Places to Watch Coming Out of the Recession.
Newsweek
Top 10 Places in America Poised for Recovery
November 2010
NewGeography.com
10 Places to Watch Coming Out of the Recession
November 2010
Rankings & Ratings
Dallas ranks 6th Best City for Young Professionals.
Forbes
Best City for Young Professionals
June 2010
Financially Fit
America's Best Cities for Young Professionals
June 2010
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Dallas is one of the Top 20 Best-Performing Cities of 2010.
Milken Institute
Best-Performing Cities of 2010
October 2010
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Texas ranks 2nd among America's Top States for Business.
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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 8th for the Best Cities for Jobs This Fall.
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Dallas ranks 14th of the Top 100 Tech Centers.


