Plano commuters may have noticed new wayfinding signage going up around the city, designed to point to major districts and attractions within the city.
The Texas economic hot streak continued in Q1 2023 with the Lone Star State outpacing the entire U.S. for the fourth quarter in a row to start the year. Key industry drivers include aerospace, aviation and defense; biotechnology and life sciences; energy; IT; and petroleum refining and chemical products.
With the world’s 10th largest economy based on GDP, pro-business Texas perennially dominates rankings across multiple categories and indicators. Current highlights include leading the nation in corporate relocations from other states, adding the most jobs in 2022 and topping the charts in jobs created by military veteran, African-American and Hispanic women business owners. In 2022, leading business publication Chief Executive named Texas the nation’s “Best State for Business” for the 18th consecutive year, calling it “proven catnip for companies.”
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is a meetings magnet, with big-city allure, small towns filled with unique North Texas charm and everything in between, from luxe to downhome and “only in Texas.” The Metroplex town of Plano is definitely on the ascent as a meetings destination, with four major entertainment districts, upscale shopping opportunities, unique dining and vibrant nightlife options, and top golf courses on tap only 30 minutes from Dallas and a little less than that from the area’s two major airports, Dallas-Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field.