North Texas continues to be know for its diversity of industry and business-friendly environment which has lead to dozens of major corporate moves over the past quarter of a century. However, companies move here for more than lower taxes; they look at the quality of life North Texas has to offer their employees. On top of the typically delightful weather, vast open spaces and a booming tourism and entertainment industry, North Texas boasts a low cost of living as one of its m

Why is the Alamo such an enduring Texas icon? Perhaps it’s the embodiment of our tenacity and strength as Texans. The Alamo remains an iconic image to many people around the world, drawing tourists and historians, even fascinating celebrities like musician Phil Collins and Paul Reubens (better known as Pee Wee Herman, and no, there is no basement in the Alamo). The most popular tourist site in Texas, The Alamo has been the subject of numerous books, a Disney miniseries and a

This survey reaches every industry sector and all feedback is carefully considered. The responses to the survey result in a report that is used by North Central Texas secondary and post-secondary educators to implement and develop programs that will skill the workforce based upon the demand shown through the survey. The greater the response, the stronger the future workforce. Please share this link with the hiring authority at your organization and encourage them to participa

If you found yourself saying ‘yes’ to your computer, then consider applying for Leadership North Texas Class 7. Leadership North Texas is a graduate-level, regional leadership program designed to recruit, develop and support leaders who have a commitment to civic engagement and to the North Texas region. Participants hear from regional and national experts on various issues facing North Texas with discussion on how to address the challenges unique to our region. The program i

North Texas lost two regional pioneers this year, Hon. Bob Bolen and Hon. Ray Hutchison. The North Texas Commission would like to a moment this holiday seasons to highlight their community works and remind our region of the deep roots they left that continue to facilitate our exponential growth. BOB BOLEN – STAR-TELEGRAM ARCHIVES Bob Bolen is known to most North Texans as Mayor after holding the Fort Worth office over a span of nine years, the longest in the history of the ci