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May 5 to 11 is National Small Business Week 2025 across the United States. The hard-working and innovative small business owners of Denton, Texas, contribute to the vibrancy and character of our communities and help define what it’s like to live in Denton. This week is an opportunity to celebrate...
Denton EDP Investor Profile: Atmos Energy
Apr 15 2025Atmos Energy's history in Denton dates back to 1912 when natural gas service started on December 19. Over 113 years, Atmos and its forerunners have provided Denton customers with exceptional service and contributed to economic growth through strategic infrastructure investments. Utilities like Atmos support the communities they serve by ensuring...
Let’s take a look at the latest news and insights from within DEDP (Denton Economic Development Partnership). This organization is tasked to develop strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors, educate key stakeholders on the value of economic development, and engage in strategic marketing efforts on behalf of Denton,...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas' booming manufacturing sector and highlighted the state's notable investments to this critical industry to further cement "Made in Texas" as a powerful global brand.“Through innovation, dependability, and our world-class workforce, our manufacturing industry ensures ‘Made in Texas’ remains a powerful global...
Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas' booming energy industry and highlighted the progress that Texas made in 2024 to increase the electric capacity of the state grid and invest in an all-of-the-above energy approach to solidify Texas as the world's energy hub. “Texas would not be the energy capital of the...
We all know what manufacturing, often referred to as “the backbone of our economy” means.But what about the term “advanced manufacturing” which has become such a common phrase in corporate site selection and the field of business attraction. The definition that I like to use explains that advanced manufacturing incorporates...
Saturday, November 30, 2024, is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support small businesses in Denton and recognize their community impact. Denton Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Director of Strategic Partnerships, Jamie Adams says, “When you shop local in Denton, you help our small businesses thrive and our neighborhoods...
Over the past year, Steve Severance, the owner of Steve's Wine Bar on Industrial Street, has noticed a downswing in business — just enough, he said, to cause anxiety.Severance opened his business with his wife, Karen, in 2016 after friends suggested he take their love of wine and hosting dinner...
This article originally appeared on and was written for Winn-Worth Betco by Golden Shovel Agency.Reducing Carbon Footprint and Easing CongestionAs businesses and communities become more aware of the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, finding innovative solutions to everyday challenges is critical. Commute with Enterprise is a unique concept in...
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is poised to be the hottest real estate market in the nation for investment and development next year, according to a new Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, which compiled data from more than 2,000 industry experts.But what does this mean for the North Texas region...
Industrial automation and robotics offer huge benefits to manufacturing and warehouse distribution and fulfilment operations. This is not a new concept; articles going back decades have explained how these applications can improve quality and consistency, optimize productivity and throughput, increase worker safety, and reduce direct labor cost.The topic has gained...
When Archer Review CEO Dr. Karthik Koduru moved his small but growing company from Illinois to Texas a few years ago, he had the same things on his mind as the CEO of any giant multinational.“I wanted to move to Texas for the business-friendly reasons,” he told me on a...
Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival in Texas, is a free, annual family-friendly weekend event taking place this year on October 25-27, that is a “mashup” of the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), along with Halloween and the fall harvest season. It’s an inclusive and...
Every state offers companies tax incentives, a mechanism by which states agree to forgo tax revenue in the hope that the companies’ activities will catalyze new economic activity. These incentives collectively cost states billions of dollars in tax revenue each year.But do states know how well these tax incentives are...
Many companies have chosen Denton, Texas, as their home base because of its reputation as a place where businesses can get up and running easily with support from the community. The business-friendly climate, highly educated talent pool available, three universities, and geographically centralized location are all contributing factors. One of...
Denton, Texas, did not become a premier location for warehousing in North Texas overnight. In fact, the city has a long history of serving as a focal point for transporting and storing goods. The first glint of Denton’s future as a distribution hub came in 1881 with the arrival of...
New plan for Southeast Denton has goals: infrastructure updates, options for developers, input from locals
Jul 26 2024Southeast Denton's small-area plan is now part of Denton's 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan after the City Council voted unanimously to adopt it Tuesday night.The new plan will develop a culture district to celebrate the diverse history of the area, infrastructure improvements and an anti-displacement plan to help Southeast Denton...
Group of North Texas colleges just made it easier to earn a bachelor's degree with less debt
Jul 25 2024For college students, transferring to a different school has often come with a hidden expense: credits that don't transfer.In a novel move, four north Texas colleges signed an agreement to help students get their bachelor's degree with less debt. Leaders from Dallas College, the University of North Texas at Dallas,...
Mitigating Site Risks for Industrial Projects
Jul 22 2024With the many decisions that confront site selection teams, worries about hidden or subsurface threats can be easy to ignore. But teams that fail to include comprehensive site testing can end up with millions of dollars in expenses to mitigate unforeseen conditions. In worst-case situations, projects may be deemed unviable...
The War on Talent in Aerospace: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining a Skilled Workforce
Jul 22 2024In the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector, we are witnessing a transformative period marked by increased federal funding and the emergence of new markets. This evolution has ignited fierce competition among companies to attract and retain the skilled workforce necessary to sustain growth and innovation. There’s a war on talent...
Applications are now open for the REDI Sites Program.What is the REDI Sites Program?REDI Sites is the first-ever national standard in site readiness, with a rigorous assessment and designation process and a site database that showcases commercial and industrial sites across the country. In addition to helping corporations find the...
The Surprising Diversity of Tech Hub LocationsOne of the most surprising aspects of the Biden-Harris administration’s announcement of $504 million in funding for its Tech Hubs is the geographical diversity of the 12 selected hubs. Unlike previous federal initiatives that often concentrate resources in established tech centers, this funding round...
Denton EDP Investor Profile: Madem-Moorecraft
Jul 10 2024In 2017, Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA, Inc. was formed when Brazil-based Madem Reels Group joined forces with USA-based Moorecraft Reels, Inc. This joint venture helped expand Madem-Moorecraft into more North American territory and has proven successful, most recently with the grand opening of its second manufacturing plant in Denton, TX. Madem-Moorecraft is...
To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.The draft 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) proposes $104.2 billion in transportation spending, making...
