TexasEDConnection

02/22/2026

Long before a company ever lands on an EDC website, they’ve already decided on Texas.

The real question is:
Will they find your community?

That’s what Texas 12 is built to answer.

This special series of the Gone to Texas Podcast highlights twelve regions across Texas ,showcasing the communities, employers, and economic development leaders who are building real momentum.

We’re not talking theory.
We’re telling real stories of:

• Business expansion
• Workforce wins
• Industry growth
• Local leadership that gets it

Because visibility isn’t about posting more.
It’s about showing up in the places decision-makers are already looking.

If your community wants to be part of the Texas 12 series ,or if you simply want to see how other regions are positioning themselves for growth, take a look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PaI-LM8SUY&list=PLhre-xTbm0QNgWZYHS4oYwtqa_bVU-G60



Texas is winning.
The communities that tell their story clearly will win even more.

If you’re a business owner sitting in a high-cost state wondering how much longer you can carry the weight… this one’s for you.The Metroplex isn’t just Dalla...

02/20/2026

If you’re a business owner feeling…. 👇
.squeezed by cost, regulation, or stagnation… pay attention to what’s happening in North Texas.

The Metroplex isn’t just Dallas.
It isn’t just Fort Worth.

It’s a 16-county economic engine that refuses to slow down.

This month on the Gone to Texas Podcast – Texas 12 Series, we step into the region quietly becoming the financial backbone of the South.

With the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange and NYSE Texas, capital isn’t watching Texas anymore.

It’s moving here.

But here’s what the headlines miss:

This isn’t only about corporate towers.

It’s about:
• Manufacturers protecting inventory with Triple Freeport

• Communities deploying Chapter 380 tools for real operators

• Semiconductor and AI investments creating supplier ecosystems

• Workforce pipelines that are aligned with industry

In the Metroplex, growth is structured. It’s intentional. It’s built.

If you lead a shop of 10 or a team of 200, the real question is simple:

Are you building where momentum already exists?

Follow along as we explore the Metroplex region on the Gone to Texas Podcast, part of the Texas 12 Series. (Link in comments)

This is how Texas competes.
This is how Texas builds.

02/18/2026

This Thursday at 2 PM CST!

Join us for Success From Day One, featuring Lorie Vincent, CEcD

When it comes to community growth, clarity and action matter.

Lorie Vincent brings more than 34 years of economic development leadership to the table ,driving job creation, capital investment, and real momentum for communities across the country.

As founder of ACCELERATION by design LLC, she’s known for bold strategy, practical ex*****on, and helping communities step confidently into their next chapter.

Here are Lorie’s 3 powerful tips:

1. Know the Current Trends
The landscape is shifting. Workforce, industry targeting, and digital visibility are changing fast. Communities that stay informed stay competitive.

2. Take Action
Planning is important. Ex*****on is everything. Forward motion creates opportunity.

3. Tell Your Story
If you don’t clearly define your value, you risk being overlooked. Communities that win investment know how to communicate who they are and why they matter.

If you’re serious about elevating your community's strategy and accelerating results, this is insight worth leaning into.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89411691295?pwd=kvveZFEMH2JhNKUbSAd3E34TgzaDux.1 - Click on the link to join!

02/12/2026

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In Coppell, Texas, you’ll find something simple but important: a community that invests in quality of life.

Events and art experiences — including Hawaiian cultural art showcases — aren’t economic development strategies by themselves. But they are indicators.

They signal:

• An engaged community
• Local leadership that supports culture
• A city people enjoy spending time in

When business owners consider expansion, hard factors lead: workforce, infrastructure, logistics, taxes.

But once those boxes are checked and in the DFW region, many cities check them softer factors begin to matter.

Can employees see themselves living there?
Will leadership feel confident recruiting talent there?
Does the community feel active and stable?

Coppell’s arts programming is not the reason businesses move.
It’s part of the broader picture that shows a city investing in more than just buildings.

Attracting a business to Texas isn’t just about land availability.
It’s about whether your community reflects long-term stability and livability.

02/09/2026

Texas isn’t one story. It’s twelve.

Across Texas, business owners are making big decisions of where to expand, where to invest, where their people can thrive.
And those decisions don’t start with a site visit. They start with stories.

That’s why we created Texas 12 a special video podcast series from Gone to Texas that explores all 12 regions of Texas, one region at a time.

Real conversations with business owners
Why companies choose these communities
How workforce, infrastructure, and leadership come together
What makes each region work for business and for life

If you’ve missed an episode you can watch here!

Watch the full Texas 12 series here:
https://www.gonetotexaspodcast.com/gone-to-texas-special-seriestexas-12/

Because long before a business ever visits a city…
they’re already deciding where they belong.

Twelve Regions. One Texas Story. Welcome to Gone To Texas Podcast: Texas 12, a year-long special series spotlighting all 12 regions of Texas, one region at…

02/08/2026

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Day One Camouflage is a Texas-based, veteran-owned outdoor apparel brand that actually manufactures its shirts in Texas—not just headquartered here. Their fieldwear is built for men who lead from the front, build real businesses, and value American craftsmanship over shortcuts.

As we travel the state spotlighting the entrepreneurs and small business owners who are the backbone of Texas’ economy, it matters to us to be outfitted by a brand that lives the values it claims.

Listeners can support the show and explore Day One Camouflage by using promo code GONETOTEXAS.

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