Texas remains home to some of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, both in population and economy. Texas has been a hotbed of foreign direct investment in recent years and is now one of the leading destinations for foreign-owned companies that employ nearly 700,000 workers in the state. Gov. Greg Abbott and economic developers have aggressively pursued
trade missions and initiatives with international partners in recent years, including France, Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico and Korea. Siemens announced in November 2023 that it will build a $150 million high-tech manufacturing plant in Fort Worth. UK-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB announced in October 2023 a massive $30 billion project in San Antonio that will create 1,500 jobs.
Texas Enterprise Fund: The largest deal closing fund of its kind in the nation offers cash grants for projects that create at least 75 full-time jobs that meet or exceed the county average wages.
Skills Development Fund: Offers up to $1,800 per trainee to assist Texas public community and technical colleges to finance customized job training for local businesses.
Texas Enterprise Zone Program: Offers various state sales and use tax refunds, ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 per job, for state-approved projects in designated communities.
Texas Capital Fund Infrastructure Program: Offers up to $750,000 towards public infrastructure upgrades for businesses that create and retain permanent jobs, primarily for low and moderate-income persons.
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houston.org
greatersatx.com
Texas has been busy making inroads in Asia. In July 2024, Gov. Greg Abbott met with dignitaries and business leaders from South Korea to establish a more formal partnership with a shared focus on AI and semiconductor manufacturing. Texas has led in semiconductor exports for 13 years. Over the past decade, South Korean companies have invested more than $27 billion in nine projects and created nearly 5,000 jobs in the state.
Fifty-three Fortune 500 companies headquartered in state, including:
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
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Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
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General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
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