ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The area served by the Metroport Chamber offers a stimulating business environment for companies to thrive. 8.09 million people live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the fourth largest population center in the United States. The metropolitan economy is the fourth largest in the nation and the tenth largest in the world, providing numerous opportunities for development.
With Texas’ pro-business atmosphere, companies also will find strategic economic advantages, including competitive tax rates, freeport exemptions, foreign-trade zones, enterprise zones and more. These financing structures are designed to lower the cost of business and provide a sturdy foundation for corporations to succeed.
In addition, companies have access to a skilled labor force with over 4 million qualified workers living in the Metroplex. Employees benefit with an abundance of affordable housing, excellence in public education and a cost of living generally lower than the national average.
GROWING DEMOGRAPHICS
55% Increase in Community Populations 2010-2020
Source: Chamber Communities
70% Increase in
Regional Population
2010-2020
Source: Esri
TRANSPORTATION ADVANTAGES
2 Airports
2 Class I
Rail Lines
Intermodal Hub
Ideally located in the Northwest DFW / Alliance market, the Metroport Region benefits from outstanding transportation access. Nearby DFW International Airport enables passengers to fly to all major cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico within four hours. The Alliance Global Logistics Hub, featuring Alliance Airport and BNSF Railway’s Alliance Intermodal Facility, provides an inland port with global reach - right in our region’s backyard.
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DFW International Airport - 20 to 30 minute drive time, direct via Texas Highway 114
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Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport - industrial airport
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Alliance Global Logistics Hub - full inland port
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BNSF Railway's Alliance Intermodal Facility
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BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Class I rail lines
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FedEx Southwest Regional Sorting Hub
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Amazon Air and Fulfillment Center
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Interstate Highway 35W - from Mexico to Canada
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Proximity to Interstate Highways 20 (and 820 loop), 30 and 40
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Texas Highways 114 and 170
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Mobility Innovation Zone
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Foreign-Trade Zone #196
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Central Time Zone
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Third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders and more
THE METROPORT REGION
BUSINESS PARKS
A variety of business parks welcome world-class corporations to the area and provide tremendous flexibility in real estate options. Whether you're among the Fortune 500 and Global 500, a mid-sized company or start-up operation, the Metroport Region has the perfect location for you.
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AllianceTexas - 26,000-acre master-planned development including the Alliance Global Logistics Hub, Circle T Ranch corporate campuses and more.
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Entrada - 1 million square feet of office, retail, hotel, entertainment in Westlake
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Northport Business District at Northlake
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Oak Street Historic District - Roanoke
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Terraces at Solana - Westlake
RELOCATION RESOURCES
Commercial
Real Estate
Agents
Engineers / Surveyors
Construction / Contractors
Banking, Finance
Public Utilities
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Vendor
DESTINATION RETAIL & ENTERTAINMENT
Not only is the Metroport Region home to world-class business parks, the area also features several significant destination retail, hotel and entertainment venues, including:
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AllianceTexas Aviation Expo
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BigShots Golf
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Cabela's
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DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club
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Entrada at Westlake
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Hawaiian Falls
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Marriott Dallas / Fort Worth Westlake
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Northlake Cambria Hotel and Conference Center
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Oak Street Historic District
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Roanoke "Unique Dining Capital of Texas"
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Tanger Outlets
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Texas Motor Speedway
More economic development resources can be found at each of our communities' websites:
