IRVINGLAS COLINAS DFW METROPLEX

Irving is the 13th largest city in the state and has increased in population by 12.9% over the last decade. With several Transit Oriented Developments (TOD) coming out of the ground, the city will see continued growth with a potential build out population projected to be 320,000 depending on the exact housing densities within the TOD sites and the final mix of uses proposed for the former stadium site (Planned Unit Development #6).

POPULATION

SOURCE: US CENSUS BUREAU

NORTH TEXAS IS

THE 4TH LARGEST METROPOLITAN

AREA IN THE U.S.

IRVING HAS THE MOST DIVERSE ZIP CODE IN THE U.S. AND IS THE 7TH MOST

DIVERSE CITY IN AMERICA WITH OVER 90 NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED.

– BUSINESS INSIDER –

The North Texas region adds 360 new residents every day. That means more homes, infrastructure needs and a growing workforce. Irving’s future job growth over the next two decades is projected to increase 42.8% or 90,000 new jobs. The success of the Irving Economic Development Partnership* “wins” continues to contribute to Irving’s low unemployment rate.

TOP 5 INDUSTRIES IN IRVING

SOURCE: US CENSUS BUREAU, AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TRACER

RELOCATIONS SQUARE FOOTAGEADVANTA SEED 6,500 SQ.FT.

ATOS IT SOLUTIONS 100,000 SQ.FT.

FIRST AMERICAN TITLE 77,000 SQ.FT.

LOUIS VUITTON 25,000 SQ.FT.

MAG* 45,000 SQ.FT.

MCKESSON 525,000 SQ.FT.

OKI DATA 22,000 SQ.FT.

OSG TOOLS 58,337 SQ.FT.

PABST BREWING 30,000 SQ.FT.

PIN STACK 53,000 SQ.FT.

* CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

RETENTIONS SQUARE FOOTAGEAMERICAN AIRLINES 344,000 SQ.FT.

AVERO 28,000 SQ.FT.

CARDINAL FINANCIAL 30,000 SQ.FT.

FASTSIGNS 8,500 SQ.FT.

HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES 160,000 SQ.FT.

MICHAELS STORES HQ* 296,000 SQ.FT.

MULTIVIEW 110,000 SQ.FT.

NOKIA 292,000 SQ.FT.

PROGENITY 14,000 SQ.FT.

UNITED HEALTH 76,400 SQ.FT.

* CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

37,133

2,300,737SQ.FT. OFFICE SPACE

LEASED / PURCHASED / CONSTRUCTED

$63,574,303TAXABLE SALES

$286,400,000TAXABLE INVESTMENT

4,232NEWJOBS

3,805RETAINED

JOBS

232,413 7,102,796

32MEDIAN AGE IN IRVING

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN IRVING

$50,778PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENTS WHO WORK WITHIN THE CITY24%

IRVING IS THE SECOND LARGEST MAJOR REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT CENTER2

LAS COLINASNORTH TEXAS’ LARGEST OFFICE PARK

218,000NUMBER OF CURRENT JOBS IN IRVING

Economic FreedomThe voice of business to ensure pro-business legislation and regulations.

JobsLead our community’s plan of action to recruit businesses.

International TradeFoster global accessibility and establish the Irving-Las Colinas reputation as an international city for commerce and talent.

Conduit to ConnectivityConnect and provide purposeful lead generation opportunities and foster innovation.

2016 was a dynamic year for economic development with the creation of 4,232 new jobs and the retention of some 3,805 jobs. The Las Colinas submarket has the lowest vacancy rate since the 1990s. The Irving Economic Development Partrnership has driven diverse economic development “wins” and successful retention and expansion projects. Our world-class infrastructure, diversity, amenities and transportation opportunities make Irving-Las Colinas highly-desirable to businesses and their employees.

At the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, we call our members member-investors, because as members, businesses in Irving make an active contribution and work strategically together toward the same mission. Our member-investors, board, committees, and staff come together to create, advance, and promote economic growth in our community. We’re currently more than 1,900 member-investors strong, representing nearly 200,000 employees. As a Chamber member-investor, you’ll benefit from:

Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce

MAIN OFFICEThe Towers at Williams Square5201 N. O’Connor Boulevard, Suite 100Irving, Texas 75039

CHAMBER INFORMATION CENTERHeritage Crossing District135 S. Jefferson StreetIrving, Texas 75060

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PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOSPITALITY

TRANSPORTATION& UTILITIES

TRADE

*The Irving Economic Development Partnership is a strategic collaboration of the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber, City of Irving, the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau, Las Colinas Association, Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District and private investors. The partnership exists to fuel business growth, promote new capital investment, create high-quality jobs and improve Irving-Las Colinas’ quality of life.

2016 Annual Report

IN PUBLIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING=

1 JOB

$193.48

CREATED IN IRVING

IN PUBLIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING=

$4.17

$1

SAVED IN TAXES ANNUALLY BY THE AVERAGE IRVING HOUSEHOLD

Economic Development

Chamber Investment Opportunities

Demographics Workforce

Irving-Las ColinasChamber of Commerce

DART Rail Orange Line DART Rail Green Line

SOURCE: US CENSUS BUREAU, SPERLING’S BEST PLACES

SOURCE: US CENSUS BUREAU

Irving consists of five public school districts, along with multiple charter and private schools. Irving schools spend $9,756 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 507 students per librarian and 412 children per counselor in Irving. Irving ISD has been recognized by the College Board as its 2015 AP District of the Year. One Irving, now in its fifth year, is the Chamber’s five-year programmatic capital campaign aimed at providing strategic education programs in Irving schools. Workforce development is key for Irving’s continued growth and success. Irving is home to the University of Dallas, North Lake College, Universal Technical Institute, DeVry University and Aviation Institute of Maintenance.

36%PERCENTAGE OF

IRVING- LAS COLINAS

POPULATION WITH A BACHELOR’S

DEGREE OR HIGHER5 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN IRVING

80%PERCENTAGE OF

IRVING- LAS COLINAS

POPULATION WITH A HIGH SCHOOL

DIPLOMA

Centrally-located in the heart of North Texas, Irving is a city built on transportation and a city built for business. From Irving’s proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the world’s 4th busiest airport and the economic engine for North Texas, to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Orange Line, a key component of our region’s growing light rail system, Irving is nationally recognized as a leader in transportation and infrastructure.

84%WORKFORCE COMMUTES INTO IRVING

23 MINUTESAVERAGE TIME OF TRAVEL

TO WORK IN IRVING

Investments from Member-Investors

Public Funding for Economic Development Recruitment / Retention

Sister Cities / Trade Center Other

Recruiting New Businesses Protecting Irving’s Brand Retaining & Expanding

Existing Business Engaging Business /

Lead Generation for Business International Trade Workforce Development Legislative Advocacy

Our Five-Star Chamber provides value to businesses in Irving and the North Texas region through networking, creating powerful business connections that drive results, and identifying marketing trends. We strive to be the experts and go-to source for our community and business industry with a regional, national and international footprint. The Chamber has continued to improve productivity, value and results for our investors while providing workforce training, economic development activity and advocacy. The Chamber’s number of member-investors continues to grow nearly 3% every year.

Expenses

Revenue

Four Irving-Las Colinas Chamber member-investors were selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as 2016 DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Award Winners, including a Regional Finalist, one of only seven across the nation. This prestigious award recognizes a company’s innovation and contribution to economic growth. The Chamber assists businesses in applying and leads a fly-in to Washington D.C. where winners are recognized at the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Summit and advocate for small business interests on Capitol Hill.The Chamber remains a resource for entrepreneurs, innovators and small businesses providing services like SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives) which offers business planning guidance, lead generation and vendor referrals. SCORE has assisted in the successful start-up of more than 50 businesses in Irving-Las Colinas in the last seven years.

The Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce continues to pave the way for international opportunities with businesses across North Texas and the world. The Irving Chamber’s International Trade Development and Assistance Center/Sister Cities Program (ITDAC) provides support to Irving companies interested in starting or expanding their international business activities. In 2016, ITDAC, in partnership and alignment with the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, DFW International Airport and TexasOne, assisted more than 150 local companies and entrepreneurs in expanding their international footprint.

IRVING ISD

GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD

GRAND PRAIRIE ISD

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD

COPPELL ISD

COMPANIES WITH GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS IN IRVINGCREATING

AND MANAGING WEALTH, LLC

SOUTHWEST & SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL

FINALIST

DHD FILMS

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT

PROFESSIONALSIRVING CARES

EXPENSES$3,332,370

REVENUE$3,334,332

Public policy significantly impacts businesses and their ability to operate. From transportation initiatives to workforce funding to tax law, legislation influences the competitiveness and profitability of our businesses. The Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce uses an integrated approach to develop our policy positions and then proactively advocates for those positions at all levels – federal, state and local.

CALLOWAY AT LAS COLINAS COWBOY CHICKEN EXPEDIA

FASTSIGNS NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL

U.S. EXPORT-IMPORT BANK REAUTHORIZATION • The Chamber, working with our partners at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) and the Texas Association of Business (TAB), supported the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

OVERTIME RULE • In partnership with the USCC, TAB and Chambers across the state, the Irving Chamber joined efforts to challenge the Department of Labor’s new regulations in federal court.

FIDUCIARY RULE • The Chamber joined the USCC and TAB in challenging the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule in federal court.

VOICE OF BUSINESS AT LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL LEVEL • In May, Chamber investors traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for our federal priorities and small business issues on Capitol Hill.

COMMITTEE TO INFORM VOTERS ON BUSINESS ISSUES (CIVBI) • The Chamber will continue to actively support issue campaigns through our CIVBI PAC. We will provide a fair, consistent voice for balanced business policy.

Workforce Development Public Policy Priorities

Global Gateway Small Business Success

Connecting North Texas

Your Investment at Work