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The City of Denton is honored to announce its recognition as a top city for business in Texas, according to a recent report from Scout, the leading independent economic development platform. The report, “Top Cities in Texas for Business, According to Employers,” draws from over 2,000 data points and includes...
Denco 9-1-1 and nonprofit PulsePoint looking for the public’s help to build AED database
Mar 15 2024Denco 9-1-1, in partnership with PulsePoint, is working to register every Automatic External Defibrillator in Denton County on the PulsePoint AED app and is asking for the public’s help.When an AED is registered on the PulsePoint AED app, those with the app can see all the nearest AEDs in their...
Texas gained more new residents than any other state between 2022 and 2023. According to new census numbers, the state’s population grew by five percent during the study period, while several counties’ populations grew by more than seven percent each.State demographer Lloyd Potter told the Standard that a considerable portion...
North Texas Fair & Rodeo, Through the YearsThe North Texas Fair & Rodeo dates back to 1885, when its main attraction was a mule race held by the Denton County Fair and Blooded Stock Association. The jockey who owned the first-place mule won $5, but some tried for second place...
What makes a state a great place to do business? Let us count the ways.There are more than a dozen factors that enterprises find are important to their success — and, in particular, vital considerations as they decide where to locate, relocate or expand. These factors influence various aspects of...
Governor Greg Abbott today approved the Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2024–2031. Developed by the Texas Workforce Investment Council, “Accelerating Alignment: Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024–2031” guides the state’s workforce system partners in the administration of training and development programs that promote the...
“Distributing Great Beer Since 1959”In 1959, Clyde Fisher set up a local election that would lead to the City of Muenster’s eligibility to sell beer. Soon after, Clyde and Polly Fisher launched Fisher59 — formerly known as Miller of Denton — operating out of a warehouse in Muenster and selling...
TEXAS NAMED TOP BUSINESS CLIMATE IN AMERICA
Nov 1 2023Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation by Site Selection Magazine. Announced during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, this is the third national best business climate ranking for Texas this year, with awards announced in June and September.“Today,...
Closing the Workforce Gap: How Economic Developers Can Address Shortages in the Job Market
Oct 23 2023The modern job market is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and changing economic landscapes. As a result, many regions across the globe are facing significant shortages in the workforce, posing challenges to economic growth and development. However, with the right strategies and initiatives, economic developers can play...