Economic Development
Reimagine | Redevelop | Revitalize
Choose Garland
Since our founding as a chiseled pioneer town in 1891, Garland, Texas, has flourished into a large city with Texas-sized opportunity.
Garland’s diverse workforce has specialized skills for the nation’s fastest-growing industries – healthcare, renewable technology, and wireless communications – as well as Garland’s historic foundation in manufacturing and fabrication.
See why more people are choosing to call Garland home.
Grow your business
We provide multiple options to help you get your business going and keep it growing. From grants to advice on expansion, Garland Economic Development is your resource. Connect with us to find the right plan for you.
Residential
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New permits during 2022:
Multi-Family: 1,596 Units
Single Family: 701,105 Sq ft
Retail
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Firewheel Town Center has an average annual attendance of
5.7 million guests
Commercial
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Travel time to :
DFW International Airport – 20 miles
Dallas Love Field Airport – 19 miles
Accessible access to PGBT, 635, and IH 30
Build in Garland
With a high quality of life, talented workforce, and business-friendly local government – and state government, for that matter – Garland is where more people and businesses are choosing to move in North Texas.
Using our commercial expertise and data-driven techniques, our team will help you find the perfect location for your next project in Garland.
Re-imagine Garland with us.
Texas is made here
More than 10 Fortune 500 and 100 businesses call Garland home
More than 375
manufacturers
Home of Dallas County
Manufacturers’ Association
13th largest city
in Texas
3rd largest city in
Dallas County
More than 375
manufacturers
Home of Dallas County
Manufacturing Association
12th largest city
in Texas
2nd largest city in
Dallas County
Business Support and
Incentives
We understand that each development is unique, and that’s why we welcome project partners to come sit at the (literal) table. Let’s get to the bottom of your project strengths, challenges, and needs, and work together to find true solutions.
Keep up with Garland
Success Stories
Make your mark.
Let’s begin building a relationship, and let’s grow it here in Garland. By unleashing the power of entrepreneurs and innovators, and securing the freedom to aspire, we will long remain the best location for businesses large and small.