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Why Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas-Fort Worth is a magnet for major companies and talent. The convergence of life science and tech is happening now in DFW, making us a hub for research and progress and a destination for companies looking to launch, grow, or reposition their life science business.

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Use these resources to help you and your company make your relocation or expansion decision.

Access

With two major airports, a central location, and one of two IATA CEIV Pharma Community airports in the country, life science companies will find easier connections in DFW. MORE

ecosystem

For leaders and innovators looking to launch, grow, or reposition their life science businesses, DFW offers a dynamic economy and welcoming business community. MORE

COSTS & INCENTIVES

Texas' low-tax and business-friendly state environment encourage business growth, and state and local incentives are often available to make it even easier. MORE

Talent

A growing life science cluster converging with a deep base of existing talent in computer science and engineering makes DFW a premier location for life science companies. MORE

Real Estate

With attractive rent, an abundance of choice, and new developments built specifically for life science companies, DFW offers cost-effective options for companies to locate. MORE

Living

Our lower costs set us apart from other metros and make DFW one of the best places to live in the country. With hundreds of communities, it's easy to find your place to call home. MORE

CONVERGENCE

Already a leader in AI/ML, Big Data, IoT, Software, and Gaming, Dallas-Fort Worth is poised to supercharge the life science industry. We call this convergence — where emerging tech collides with life sciences.  MORE

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McKesson

We made the decision to move our headquarters here, after a very thoughtful evaluation and with very specific reasons. Dallas has been one of the more economic growth-focused areas. There are a lot of high-quality companies here. I know you like to do things bigger in Texas, and that certainly resonates with us as an organization, in terms of aspiring to push for change and innovate, and make big changes happen in health care. - Brian Tyler, CEO, McKesson

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Verily

Dallas-Fort Worth represents a growing center for technology and health innovation—a growth powered by a vibrant community of diverse, experienced, and highly-skilled people—who we know will add to Verily’s leadership.. - Preston Simons, CIO, Verily

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Evolve Biologics

Dallas-Fort Worth’s skilled workforce, expanding pharma sector, and central location combined with our new facility are the foundation of our future growth. - Jim Caggiano, CEO, Evolve Biologics

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Projects

New facilities, including wet labs, university research collaborations, and new office campuses, are being developed across the region to support the life science community.

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The 23-acre biotech campus

Pegasus Park

Partnership between UT Southwestern and UT Dallas

Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Building

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The Dallas Regional Chamber's economic development team works directly with companies, location consultants, and local and state allies to market the region and attract new and expanding corporations. We serve as a single point of contact for companies, site selection consultants, and corporate real estate executives examining the region.

Kelly Cloud

Vice President – Life Sciences
Dallas Regional Chamber
214.746.6749 
kcloud@dallaschamber.org

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bioNTX

BioNTX is the bioscience and healthcare innovation trade organization in North Texas, an affiliate of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization in Washington, DC. They are the bridge between businesses and job opportunities, providing direct cost savings services, networking events, and educational programming to the bioscience and healthcare innovation community in North Texas.

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