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The Denton EDP is Economic Development
May 6 2024Innovation and collaboration are two primary components of economic development. From attracting new businesses to supporting existing ones, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing each community’s quality of life, the Denton Economic Development Partnership (EDP) follows the same values and goals.The Denton EDP is excited to celebrate the efforts and...
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...
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...