Challenge Advantageously positioned in the Texas Triangle (the megaregion consisting of Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin) and served by a regional airport, College Station is a commercial hub with deep retail density. Intellectual capital is equally robust, including Texas A&M University’s (Texas A&M) flagship campus, Texas A&M—RELLIS, Blinn
Challenge Alexandria, Virginia, is defined by its rich history, distinctive character, and a symbiotic relationship with the federal government. While its proximity to Washington, DC, and a highly educated workforce have fueled a thriving economy, the City now faces a pivotal moment of uncertainty. Housing has become increasingly unaffordable, and
Challenge Led by the Cities of Nixa and Ozark, Christian County grew almost 43 percent between 2000 and 2010, outpacing the rest of the region. Excellent education opportunities, good value housing, and high quality of life made North Christian County a destination for young families in the Springfield metropolitan area.
Challenge Known as the Crossroads of America, the Central Indiana region—Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, and Morgan Counties—has a wealth of assets. Home to Indianapolis, the 15th largest city in the US, the region has a long history as the sports capital of America. Events like the Indy
Challenge The Northern Virginia portion of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area boasts one of the nation’s most highly educated talent pools, giving communities like Prince William County (PWC) an important edge in site selection. Yet, PWC is also faced with challenges including the wide-ranging workforce needs of its employer base
Challenge Located in the Tampa Bay region, Pinellas County, Florida, is home to beautiful beaches, vibrant communities, excellent colleges and universities, and diverse and forward-looking companies, assets that have served it well through tumultuous times. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the county has been effective in working with
Challenge The Right Place, Inc. (RPI) is an award-winning economic development organization serving the West Michigan region that includes Grand Rapids. The region is in an enviable economic position. The area has consistently led the state in population growth and the city of Grand Rapids was named one of the
Challenge The City of Virginia Beach found itself at an economic development crossroads in late 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic raged. Home to approximately 450,000 residents, the city boasts 38 miles of beachfront, four of the world’s fastest subsea cables, exceptional transportation infrastructure, and access to the third-largest container port
Challenge Despite its position as the central city of one of the most dynamic regions in the country, Dallas faces fierce competition for investment, jobs, and talent. Many of the city’s regional competitors boast well-funded economic development organizations, enabling them to offer generous financial incentives in the form of land,
Challenge Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (WFSDallas) is the local workforce development board serving Dallas County, Texas. The county’s central role in the fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth metro area—a national economic hotspot for business activity, corporate relocations, philanthropic connections, and technological innovation—drives employer demand for skilled talent across multiple industry sectors. At
