Frisco Economic Development Corporation

The Frisco Economic Development Corporation announced today the launch of an investment zone pilot program that provides support to qualified businesses and property owners in the Frisco Rail District. The program provides performance-based matching grants for Type-A qualified improvement projects within the Frisco Rail District. Approved applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 50% reimbursement for approved development expenses after improvements are completed. “The Frisco EDC board is proud to launch an initiative that supports local businesses and advances the City’s priority of revitalizing downtown Frisco,” said Jason Dudley, Chair of the Frisco EDC Board of Directors. “Our goal is to help attract a daytime and nighttime economy to the Rail District to support more commerce in the area.”  Applications are now open on the Frisco EDC website. Read the full press release for more information: https://lnkd.in/gGGAdqzk

Spotlight #3 - John Lettelleir    Tune in to learn more about how John Lettelleir Director of Development Services for the City of Frisco, has taken a proactive approach to develop the city.    John has more than 35 years of municipal experience, and has been with the City of Frisco for more than 20 years. His leadership has made Frisco a hub for business in the Greater Dallas region through proactive leadership, and he is proud to be able to provide a framework for other fast-growing cities in the region.    You can find the interview in the link in our bio, or on our website! www.gdpc.org    #spotlight #leader #Dallas #DFW #GDPC

Congratulations to our Marketing & Events Coordinator Kaitlin Tramonte for graduating with a Masters in Strategic Communications from Liberty University! We are so proud of Kaitlin and this amazing accomplishment. 🎓👏

This week is #EconDevWeekTexas and the Frisco Economic Development Corporation is excited to release our economic impact as we approach the midpoint of our 5-Year Strategic Plan. At the midpoint of the Frisco EDC's 5-Year Strategic Plan, from October 2021 through April 2024, the Frisco EDC Team has closed 🏗 45+ relocation and expansion projects 📈 $950.9 million (just $49M shy of $1B) in tax base improvements 🏙 2.6 million square feet of commercial real estate absorbed (the equivalent of a 104-story office tower) 👷♀️ 7,800 new jobs in Frisco associated with companies such as TIAA, Boingo, Ruiz Foods, McAfee, Toshiba, Extenet, Plug and Play Tech Center and more. 🚘 Frisco's talent shed has been reduced to 62.8% in 2023 from 86% in 2019. This is a Culture of Unrivaled Performance in action! 🔥

Join us in celebrating a strategic powerhouse! Frisco EDC Vice President Gloria Salinas was recognized in the Dallas Business Journal's 40 under 40 for 2024.🌟 Her strategic vision has been a driving force behind Frisco EDC's growth and success. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Gloria! 👏🏽 #DBJ40under40 #StrategicLeadership #Innovation #TeamSuccess" Read the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gYyzDK-D

Frisco EDC is hiring an Executive Assistant to the President. Are you a go-getter looking to join an economic development team in one of the fast-growing cities in the nation? Read the full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gDjzFftC

Earlier this week, our board and staff saw a sneak peak of the new Baylor Scott & White Health campus coming to Frisco at the corner of PGA Parkway and Dallas North Tollway. Baylor Scott & White is bringing another world class medical facility to Frisco. Huge thank you to the BSW team for the tour!

Our friends at Visit Frisco want to hear from YOU! Visit Frisco has been tasked with developing a brand for the Frisco Rail District that encompasses the area's personality, and tells its story in a meaningful, memorable way. Please take a moment to take the survey and help us create a brand for the heart of Frisco. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gzuGm8VM

Thank you to the Frisco Chamber of Commerce for inviting the Frisco EDC to be a part of its inaugural Development Summit. Frisco EDC President Jason Ford gave an overview of all of the growth that is happening in Frisco, generating nearly $1 billion in capital expenditure and thousands of new jobs over the last few years. We also heard updates on Fields, Frisco Station, and the Frisco Rail District. One thing is certain – Frisco is growing and thriving. Frisco is the place to be!

Huge week for the Frisco EDC! We spent the last three days working with some amazing people to help us do an overhaul of our photography and marketing assets. Huge thank you to Medium Giant, MDC Media, and all of the partners that opened up your companies and facilities to showcase Frisco. Stay tuned as our new and improved images make their debut across all our marketing materials!